Dubai international airport remains the world's busiestJanuary 24, 2017 - 12:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dubai remains home to the world's busiest international airport after seeing 83.6 million passengers in 2016, The Associated Press reports. However, the figures released on Tuesday, January 24 by Dubai International Airport fall short of an estimate of 85 million passengers authorities had hoped to have. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, says in a statement that authorities hope to have 89 million passengers in 2017. Griffiths says that figure would show Dubai is "closing the gap on Atlanta and Beijing for the top spot in overall traffic." Dubai International Airport first surpassed London Heathrow as the world's busiest airport for international traffic in 2014. The airport is home to the long-haul carrier Emirates. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |