Travel
The airport saw a 12.2 percent growth in aviation movements, totaling 52,702 flight operations
Data showed a significant uptick in both domestic and international travel
The new service will commence operations on December 20, 2024, with a frequency of 4 non-stop weekly flights
The GCC region already boasts some of the world's most modern airports
Etihad will also begin flying its state-of-the-art Airbus A350 once daily to Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada, starting October 27
flynas already connects Egypt to Saudi Arabia with more than 120 weekly direct flights
The move aims to reduce bureaucracy and save time for citizens
Most popular destinations for international travel from the UAE include Thailand, Maldives and Mauritius
Public and private initiatives drive growth
Middle Eastern airlines saw a 9.7 percent year-on-year increase in demand
Saudi’s inbound visitor spending surpasses $12 billion, travel account surplus reaches $6.39 billion
Outbound travelers from the Kingdom spent an estimated $5.59 billion
