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the highest globally, growing by 3.7 per cent compared to H1 2023." His Excellency

noted that national efforts continue to support joint action in the implementation of
tourism-related plans and strategies and solidify the UAE's position as one of the best

destinations in the world, in the light of the We the UAE 2031 vision.

H.E. Bin Touq explained: "In terms of travel and aviation, the country's airports
recorded an increase in passenger numbers during the first half of this year. This

echoes the international confidence and trust in the quality and efficiency of travel

services in the UAE, as well as the quality of air transport infrastructure. The UAE has

invested in aviation infrastructure development projects, increasing airports' capacity
to accommodate larger numbers of passengers, with a total capacity now estimated at

more than 160 million passengers. In addition, the UAE has entered cooperation

agreements with 188 countries around the world in the air transport sector. This

facilitates inbound and outbound flights to these destinations and consolidates the
UAE's position as a leading regional and global destination for travel and aviation."

Significant expansion in number of hotel rooms
The total number of hotel rooms in the UAE has increased significantly, reaching

213,741 by the end of the first half of this year, with 3 per cent growth compared to the

same period in 2023. The total number of hotel nights in the seven emirates increased

to over 53 million nights, up 10 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Travel and aviation activity

Passenger traffic at the UAE's airports grew by 14.2 per cent in the first half of 2024.

The total number of passengers received by UAE airports during the first six months
of this year reached over 71.75 million from 62.79 million in the same period last year.

The number of arrivals in UAE airports was 20,274,694 passengers, departures totaled

21,090,750 passengers, while transit passenger numbers totaled 30,391,978.

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