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.
UAE, Uzbekistan sign digital infrastructure deal
The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan have signed an investment memorandum, establishing a framework for investment cooperation in digital infrastructure with a focus on data centre and artificial intelligence projects in Uzbekistan.
TECOM Group profit increases 15% on record high occupancy levels
Dubai's TECOM Group has announced a 15 per cent year-on year (YoY) growth in net profit to AED 293 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2024.
Sony and Apollo submit $26 billion Paramount offer, WSJ reports
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and Apollo Global Management APO.N have made a $26 billion cash offer for Paramount Global, the Wall Street Journal reported.
UAE, Iran expand cooperation in additional sectors
The UAE and Iran have explored ways to expand economic cooperation in sectors such as tourism, transport, entrepreneurship and renewable energy.
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It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!
