Dubai International Airport welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019.
According to the national news agency WAM, the closure of the Southern runway between April 16th and May 30th for refurbishment, reduced the airport’s capacity, contributing to a 5.6% decline in traffic.
The runway closure also impacted cargo traffic. A total of 1.03 million tonnes of airfreight was handled at DXB during the first half this year, down 18.3 per cent.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for AI Impact Summit
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit, taking place in New Delhi.
India AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos mounts
Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, dealing another blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and delegate complaints over traffic disruptions.
UAE President appoints new Federal Tax Authority chief
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Uber expands into 7 new European markets in food-delivery push, FT reports
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UAE strengthens market oversight to ensure price stability for Ramadan
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Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
Taxi drivers, delivery riders and workers are the focus of a new Ramadan road safety drive in Dubai, aimed at reducing accidents during the holy month.
An AED 100 million boost has been announced for the 'Edge of Life' campaign, which aims to rescue five million children from hunger and malnutrition worldwide.
