Work on the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion continues according to the approved timeline, with Phase 1 scheduled to begin operations in 2032. Contracts worth AED13 billion are currently being executed, and more than 10 million work hours have been completed over the past 15 months. Strategic project contracts exceeding AED55 billion are set to be awarded in the coming months.The airport is being developed to handle more than a quarter of a billion passengers annually, supporting Dubai's long-term economic growth. Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s major projects continue to advance with steady progress and confidence.(Hamdan bin Mohammed)