UAE airports receieved around 62 million passengers during the first half of 2023, an increase ofr 46 percent compared to 43 percent in 2022, UAE Civil Aviation Authority stated on Wednesday.
The data issued by the authority shows that the country’s airports recorded 446,000 flights during the first half of the year, compared to 359,000 flights last year, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
Abu Dhabi Airport welcomed 10 million passengers, an increase of 67 percent, with 67,000 flights during the first half of 2023, it added.
Dubai welcomed 8.5 million visitors, up 20 percent, in the first half of 2023, it added.
Sharjah welcomed seven million visitors in the first half of 2023, adding that air cargo reached 70,000 tons and six tons by land and sea.
Ras Al-Khaimah Tourism Development Authority registered for the first time a record-breaking number between January and June with 600,000 visitors, an increase of 14 percent, compared to last year, it noted.
Source: Kuwait News Agency