In 2025, the UAE aviation sector hit record milestones, with DXB handling 95.2 million passengers, Abu Dhabi Airports over 33 million, and Sharjah 19.48 million. Ras Al Khaimah surpassed one million passengers. Expanded connectivity, cargo growth, and technological upgrades reinforced the UAE’s global aviation and logistics leadership.
The 4th edition of Global Airports Forum (GAF), to be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) on December 16 and 17, will see over 50 new exhibitors including flag-carrier Saudia and global travel technology giant Amadeus, along with Airport Innovation Trail and Airport Innovation Hub making its debut.
The UAE is set to inject $6 billion into Africa's travel and hospitality sector - a move expected to create 70,000 new jobs as Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, it was revealed at a recent summit in Dubai.
The Dubai Airshow 2025 set a historic record with deals surpassing $202 billion, double the $101 billion secured at the 18th edition in 2023.
Dassault Aviation is expanding its network of strategic technology partners through a new collaboration with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII).
The Saudi Tourism Authority and the Cluster2 Airports signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen integration between the aviation and tourism sectors, aiming to enhance the tourism experience across the Kingdom.
The Middle East’s in-service aircraft fleet is set to more than double over the next two decades, rising from 1,480 jets in 2024 to 3,700 by 2044, said aviation giant Airbus in its latest market forecast, spotlighting it as one of the fastest-growing aviation regions for the future.
Kyndryl, a provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, and Auj, an aviation strategy and operations advisory firm, announced a strategic collaboration at the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, Portugal, aimed at accelerating digital transformation across Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector.
The 19th edition of Dubai Airshow, to be held in November under the theme ‘The Future is Here,’ will spotlight advancements in sustainability, AI-powered innovation, advanced mobility and next-generation talent development.
Dubai Airshow 2025 will inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace, uniting the global industry to deliver real-world solutions for a net-zero future.
