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Dubai International Airport Reports Record Passenger Volumes in First Half of 2026

Dubai International Airport recorded its highest-ever passenger traffic for the first half of the year, supported by network expansion from flydubai and rising long-haul transit demand between Asia and Europe. The figures underline Dubai’s strengthening role as a global aviation hub for premium and connecting travel.
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