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UAE’s aviation industry shines with positive growth

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05/10/2024
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The UAE’s aviation sector on Saturday celebrated the “UAE Civil Aviation Day”, which falls on 5th
October each year, marking the anniversary of the first plane landing in the UAE, specifically in the
Emirate of Sharjah, on the same day in 1932.

The runway for the plane landing was prepared in the Al Qasimia area of Sharjah in 1930, making it
the first airport established in the Arabian Gulf region at that time.

Over 90 years later, the UAE’s civil aviation sector leads numerous global competitiveness
indicators, surpassing many developed nations.

The country boasts six national carriers renowned for luxury, quality, security, and safety. During the
first eight months of this year, our national carriers operated 4,807 weekly flights to numerous
destinations around the world.

In addition, the UAE has 10 airports, including 8 international airports ranked among the best and
busiest in the world. These airports welcomed more than 97.9 million passengers in the first eight

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