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Middle East Airports to Triple Capacity by 2045

12/5/2025

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  • Airports in Dubai, Istanbul, Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi plan to triple capacity to 750 million annually in the coming decades.
  • Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, describes the region as a "black-hole mega-hub" for air traffic.
  • Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 aims for 330 million passengers by 2030, prompting questions about feasibility.
  • Global air traffic is expected to double by 2045, while competition among hubs could limit growth.