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GACA launches first aviation sector report for Saudi Arabia highlighting contributions of $53 billion

The move falls in line with the country's ambitious plan to reach 250 global destinations by 2030

The number of airports in the country will go up to 13, supporting the aviation and tourism sectors

The airport spans 742,000 square meters and can handle up to 45 million passengers per year

Number of flights increased to over 37 million last year, according to GACA President

Electric tug boasts a 70-ton bollard pull able to handle the largest vessels

The Saudi aviation sector contributed $53 billion to the country's economy and supported around 958,000 jobs nationwide

India remained DXB's top destination country, with passenger traffic reaching 3.1 million

The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft

The breakdown includes over 10.7 million arrivals, 10.9 million departures, and nearly 15 million transit passengers

Developing transport system falls under Third Qatar National Development Strategy

The sector supports 241,000 jobs, with a further estimated 717,000 jobs in the tourism sector

Saudi Arabia topped the list of Arab countries importing the most from Egypt during the year

The Chamber also played a crucial role in supporting the expansion of 21 local companies into new global markets during Q1

Number of exported containers up 3.72 percent to 216,504 TEUs in April

Qatar, U.S. seek to enhance cooperation in the commercial, investment and industrial sectors

Investments, trade alliances and cultural exchanges to further deepen UAE-China ties

The airline, too, reported record profit of AED17.2 billion, up 63 percent

The roadmap aims to increase the sector's contribution to GDP to $2 billion by 2030

Air travel growth in Saudi Arabia is anticipated to remain significant

The project's total investment value reaches $3 billion

Over $50 billion will go to developing the country's airports

Announcing his retirement, McLoughlin says he will maintain an advisory role with the organisation

The airline will offer daily flights to Bodrum and double daily flights to Trabzon