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.
All terminals at Jebel Ali port operating normally: DP World
Dubai's DP World has announced that all terminals at Jebel Ali port are operating normally, adding that it is continuously monitoring developments in close coordination with relevant authorities.
ADX, DFM, Nasdaq Dubai to resume trading
Trading and settlement activities on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) will resume on Wednesday, March 4.
Apple launches new MacBooks with M5 chips, bigger base storage
Apple on Tuesday unveiled updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, featuring its latest M5-series chips and bigger base storage, in a bid to lure buyers in a softening PC market squeezed by rising memory costs.
UAE, Ecuador announce CEPA agreement signing
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa have announced the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations on Sunday.
DFSA announces closure of Nasdaq Dubai exchange
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai exchange on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, due to the ongoing regional developments.
