Sheikh Mohammed reviews upgrades at Dubai airport’s Terminal 3

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has emphasised that Dubai relentlessly strives to be a global leader in diverse sectors, including the travel sector and the air transport sector, in particular. 

The capabilities Dubai has developed reaffirm its standing as a pivotal global travel hub that offers an optimal transit point to countries far and wide, facilitating the efficient movement of people and goods alike.

 In this regard, Dubai is an indispensable partner when it comes to enhancing the travel and aviation experience globally, he said.

Sheikh Mohammed was speaking while reviewing the progress of various upgrades and amenities at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3 today.

 He was accompanied 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 visit comes close on the heels of Dubai International Airport recording the best quarterly performance in its history this year.

 This achievement reiterates the airport’s eminent position as a global aviation hub and its pivotal role in driving the economic growth of the Emirate of Dubai, besides enhancing its position as a global tourist destination.

 The airport witnessed a significant increase in the number of travellers during the first quarter of 2024, at 23 million, an increase of 8.4 per cent compared to the same period last year.