(MENAFN) Airports across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded a total of 102.9 million passengers during the first eight months of 2025, marking a 5.3 percent increase compared to 97.9 million in the same timeframe last year, official data revealed on Monday.

The report emphasized that these numbers underscore the UAE’s standing as a leading global aviation hub. It highlighted Dubai’s emergence as a benchmark in air traffic management and service excellence, driven by continuous investments in infrastructure and advanced smart technologies.

Additionally, the statement noted ongoing capacity expansions at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport through development initiatives designed to enhance the capital’s status as a key regional aviation center.

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