97.9 million passengers passed through the country’s airports in 8 months

The country’s aviation sector celebrates the UAE Civil Aviation Day, which falls on October 5 every year, coinciding with the anniversary of the first plane landing in the Emirates, especially in the Emirate of Sharjah, at the same time. day in 1932, and the runway for landing was covered in the Al Qasimiya area of ​​the Emirate of Sharjah in 1930, it was the first airport established in the Arabian Gulf area at that time.

After more than 90 years, the civil aviation sector in the UAE is at the top of many global competitiveness indicators, outperforming many developed countries The country also has 6 national carriers with a global reputation associated with luxury, quality, security and safety, and during the first eight months of the year Currently, the number of flights operated by our national carriers has reached 4,807 flights per week, to different countries of the -world.

In addition to 10 airports, including 8 international airports that are classified among the best and busiest in the world, as the country’s airports received more than 97.9 million passengers in the first eight months of this year, with a growth rate of 12.6% compared to 86.9 million passengers for the same period last year.

Speed ​​and quality of growth

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of the Dubai Airports Group, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, and Member of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority said: “It is considered that the aviation sector in the UAE as an essential artery that connects us to the world, as it shows that Dubai International Airport is a global model in terms of growth speed and quality, as the airport serving more than 90 million international passengers every year, and through our partnerships with international airlines we strive to increase air connections between the UAE and the countries of the world. Today, we celebrate our achievements that would not have been achieved without the proactive vision of our wise leadership, and we remain committed to providing the best, to ensure that space UAE continues to be a major global civil aviation hub. “

Competitive infrastructure

His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority, said: “UAE Civil Aviation Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the vision of our wise leadership, which has set the UAE. at the forefront of the world’s countries in the aviation sector, which today is a fundamental pillar of “The growth of the national economy and the increase of competitiveness at the regional and international levels position the UAE as a bridge for communication with global markets.”

His Excellency said: “The UAE is one of the leading countries in the world in terms of the speed of growth of the infrastructure of the aviation sector, which did not exceed 1% of the GDP when the state was established in 1971, and the -today the department. Contributing up to 13.3% of the economy’s GDP.” 101 million passenger flights by 2037. This growth will also support the national product equivalent to 127.7 million dollars, and will provide 1.4 million jobs.

Exceptional services

Mohammed Ali Al-Shurafa, Chairman of the Department of Cities and Transport – Abu Dhabi, and a member of the Authority’s Board of Directors, said: “This day is an opportunity to celebrate what we have achieved in the civil aviation sector in Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general. Today, the country has an infrastructure that is among the best in the world, as Zayed International Airport is a global example of modern airport design.”

Zayed International Airport is a model of advanced and sustainable infrastructure that supports the growth of the aviation sector and ensures exceptional services for millions of passengers, who come to our city from around the world and consider it their home.

Strategic plans

Sheikh Khalid bin Essam Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Department – Sharjah, and a member of the Authority’s Board of Directors, said: “We are proud of the important role played by the Emirate of Sharjah in strengthening the UAE’s civil aviation sector, because the emirate marks the date of the first plane landing on the country’s soil. Unrelenting efforts continue to invest in the aviation sector, through strategic plans aimed at improving infrastructure, improving sustainability and technological innovation, and building a qualified national workforce who have the skills and abilities necessary to keep pace with the rapid changes in the global aviation sector.”

Bright future

Engineer Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Department – Ras Al Khaimah, and a member of the Authority’s Board of Directors, said: “We are committed in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to develop an advanced civil aviation infrastructure in line with the ambitions of the country and supports its future vision. UAE Civil Aviation Day is an important event to demonstrate our determination to continue working hard towards a bright and sustainable future for this vital sector. “

Promising opportunities

Mohammed Abdullah Al Salami, Head of the Civil Aviation Department – Fujairah, Vice Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors, said: “UAE Civil Aviation Day is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, and the sector’s ability to overcome many challenges, as well as consider the promising future opportunities for this vital sector. In the Emirate of Fujairah, we are proud to have Fujairah International Airport, which is the only airport on the east coast of the country, and a safe haven for national and foreign carriers during volatile weather . We are constantly working to further improve, increase the airport’s efficiency, and improve its services to meet the expected growth in air traffic in the coming years.

international relations

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, said: “On UAE Civil Aviation Day, we celebrate many success stories, which have been the cornerstone of this successful sector, whether in terms of fundamental development -airport structure or competitiveness. the reputation of our national transporters, as well as the growing network of international relations, since the country is in first place in the world in the number of air transport contracts, by signing 189 agreements air cooperation to date, which represents more than 90% of the countries. of the world.