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Sharjah Airport welcomed over 8.3 million passengers over the past six months, while recording a similar growth in aviation movement during the same period of 12.2% with 52,702 flight movements. Additionally, Sharjah Airport succeeded in recording a significant growth in cargo handling operations, which reached 40.7% with a total of 97.2 thousand tons. Meanwhile, sea-air cargo operations increased by 17.5% with a total of 7.4 thousand tons. In the context of solidifying its competitiveness and leadership by enhancing operational performance and providing services of the highest global standards, Sharjah Airport achieved a 12.4% growth in total passengers in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. Sharjah Airport Represents a Dynamic and Active Gateway Supporting Economic, Tourism, and Business Sectors in the Emirate of Sharjah His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), affirmed that the progressive and well-planned growth in Sharjah Airport’s performance in travel, aviation, and cargo operations enhances its strategic efforts to solidify its leading regional position as the optimal choice for passengers in the region. This is due to the airport’s provision of a safe and seamless travel experience, adoption of the latest innovative technologies, adherence to environmental sustainability standards, and offering of integrated and high-quality services that align with passengers’ desires and aspirations. His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa pointed out that Sharjah Airport serves as a dynamic and effective gateway supporting economic activity, tourism, and the business sector, while attracting investments to the Emirate of Sharjah and connecting it with industrial and economic zones as well as commercial markets. This is achieved by expanding the airport’s connectivity networks and increasing the frequency of aviation movements globally. The …

Saudi tourism statistics achieved positive results during this year, with total number of tourists (overnight visitors for all purposes) reaching (53.6 million), including (39.0 million) domestic tourists and (14.6 million) inbound tourists. The Ministry of Tourism is delighted to announce the preliminary data for the first half of 2023 tourism statistics, which demonstrates the continuous achievements following 2022’s remarkable growth within the tourism sector, in addition to informing local and international investors on the sector’s latest updates, this confirms the effectiveness of the Ministry of Tourism and its partners efforts in attracting visitors by enhancing the tourism products and quality of services, in addition to improving visa structures. Saudi tourism statistics achieved positive results during this year, with total number of tourists (overnight visitors for all purposes) reaching (53.6 million), including (39.0 million) domestic tourists and (14.6 million) inbound tourists. The total tourism spending reached (SAR150 billion), of which (SAR 63.1 billion) came from domestic tourism and (SAR 86.9 billion) from Inbound tourism, that indicates a new historical record for Saudi tourism. Inbound tourism achieved historical record numbers in the first half of 2023, recording an increase of (142%) in number of tourists and (132%) in total tourism spending vs. the first half of 2022. With the continuous development of the tourism sector, there has been an increase in the number of tourists for all purposes with leisure tourists showing the highest growth (347%) vs. the first half of 2022. Domestic tourism in the first half of 2023 recorded a growth of (16%) in tourism spending, due to the average length of stay increasing from (4.6) nights in the first half of 2022 to (6.3) nights in the first half of …