Dubai International Airport records 31% traffic drop amid Iran war disruption
Dubai International Airport recorded a about 31% drop in first-half passenger traffic due to the Iran war and resulting Gulf airspace disruptions, with 31.5 million travelers in H1 2026 and 13 million in the second quarter; however, officials say activity is gradually recovering as more international routes and capacity return. The airport remains optimistic about a return to stronger demand and connectivity later in the year as carriers resume services and load factors rebalance.
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About Paul Griffiths
Paul Griffiths is a British businessman and musician, CEO of Dubai Airports, a company based in the United Arab Emirates and wholly owned by the Dubai government. He is also a vice president and former chairman of the board of trustees of the Royal College of Organists.
Everything about Paul Griffiths →- Occupation
- chief executive officer, organist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- October 16, 1957