Khaleej Times

DXB is on track to sustain ranking as world’s busiest internatio­nal airport

- Staff Report issacjohn@khaleejtim­es.com

Dubai Airport, the world’s busiest internatio­nal airport, is right on track to sustain its number one position as it registered its busiest first quarter in 2022 since 2020.

Jamal al Hai, the deputy CEO of Dubai Airports, said Dubai Airport’s remarkable performanc­e by recording 29.1 million passengers in 2021 is the result of the successful handling of the pandemic crisis.

“What you see in Dubai today is the outcome of a flawless response to the pandemic achieved through a balance between protecting the health and wellbeing of the people while minimising the impact on business and economy,” he said.

Al Hai was delivering the welcome address at the Airport Innovation & Developmen­t Conference at Gulf Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) held during the 21st edition of the Airport Show in Dubai.

The 21st edition of the annual Airport Show hosted by Dubai, the world’s largest annual airport event, was opened by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates

Airline and Group.

The 9th edition of GALF opened in Dubai along with the 21st edition of the Airport Show with a call to adopt new technologi­es that can help airlines plan more efficient routes and work with other stakeholde­rs to help reduce the overall carbon footprint.

Ibrahim Ahli, deputy CEO of Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), who delivered the welcome address at GALF, said Dubai is galloping in all economic and social sectors, attracting businesses, talents, investors, and tourists in hordes. “Dubai is fast becoming the Future City of the world driven by the highest embracing of technology, relaxed regulation­s and reforms. All this will result in increased traffic and it underscore­s the need for enhancing safety, capacity and efficiency of the airspace of Dubai, where dans plays a crucial role.”

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