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Al Arabiya
10 hours ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Dubai Airport logs record 46mln passengers in first half of 2025
Dubai International Airport welcomed a record 46 million passengers in the first half of this year, authorities said on Tuesday, despite disruptions due to the Iran-Israel conflict. The facility marked its busiest first half on record with a 2.3 percent year-on-year growth, Dubai Airports said in a statement, 'despite temporary regional airspace disruptions in May and June.' During the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict, airlines cancelled flights to many Middle East destinations as some governments closed their airspace. In the first six months of 2025, the average monthly traffic stood at around 7.7 million passengers or 254,000 daily travelers. 'Based on our performance to date and a positive outlook, we expect the annual traffic to reach 96 million this year, bringing us closer to the symbolic 100 million milestone,' said Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths. In 2024, Dubai International Airport recorded its highest annual passenger traffic in history, totaling 92.3 million. 'January was the busiest month of the period and also set a new monthly record, with 8.5 million guests,' said the statement. 'As we enter the second half of the year, travel activity is expected to accelerate,' it added. The top countries for passenger traffic to and from Dubai were India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. The Emirati city, located between Asia, Europe and Africa, has been ranked the world's busiest air hub for international passengers for a decade. Dubai is planning a $35 billion expansion and relocation of the airport to Al Maktoum International, on the city's outskirts, in 2032. The new airport will be scaled up in phases, with an eventual capacity of about 240 million -- expected to be the world's largest by a wide margin.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Stuart's double ton sends Social Circle to the summit
Farnworth Social Circle are the new Premiership leaders in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League - and they were indebted to record-breaking Jameel Stuart for firing them there on Saturday. Bajan batting all-rounder Stuart hit a remarkable 236 not out off 119 balls as Social Circle beat Atherton by 258 runs at home - his second double-century of the summer represented the highest ever individual score in the three-season history of the NWCL. He crashed 19 sixes and as many fours, underpinning a 45-over total of 376-5 to which Atherton could only respond with 118 all out. New-ball seamer Dave Mather impressed for 6-58. The Bolton side's 11th win in 14 games saw them claim the full 12 points on offer and capitalise on a slip-up by Read, who were beaten at Padiham - only their third reverse of the league season. It now sets up a blockbuster clash between the top two teams at Read on Saturday, the difference between them just a point. Social Circle have 127 points, Read 126. That will be the first of eight remaining games. Padiham's home victory over Read - their eighth in 14 to move up to third in the table on 103 points - was achieved by five wickets chasing 188. South African overseas amateur Zander Van Tonder struck four times to limit Read to 187-9 before opener Ben Uttley's 72 off 66 balls led a stress-free chase, started with a first-wicket stand of 56 with Joe Edgar. The eye-catching result in the Championship saw Astley Bridge captain Syd De Silva claim a superb 'seven-for' to inspire a landslide seven-wicket victory at home to Oswaldtwistle Immanuel, who they bowled out for just 33. De Silva opened the bowling with spin and returned figures of 7-16, supplemented by three wickets for South African overseas amateur Ulli Bronkhorst. Five Oswaldtwistle batters recorded ducks and no one reached double figures, Bridge winning for the eighth time to keep themselves in the promotion mix. Ribblesdale Wanderers strengthened their grip on top spot in the second tier, their 10th win in 16 achieved in impressive fashion - by nine wickets chasing 203 at Baxenden. Seamer Ian Britcliffe's five wickets featured in Baxenden's 202-9 before Australian OA Jordon Kelly's brilliant opening 122no lit up a chase inside 28 overs. He dominated partnerships of 94 and 113 unbroken for the first and second wickets with Hammad Amin and Waqar Rafique. Whalley are just behind Ribblesdale in second place having won their 10th game in 14, this one away at bottom-placed Brinscall by 110 runs defending a 209-target. Ethan Jackson's middle-order 72 was the feature innings in Whalley's 208-9 before pro Levi Wolfenden and Josh Dentith equally shared eight wickets in Brinscall's 98 all out. Ribblesdale sit top with 132 points from 16 games and Whalley second with 127 from 14. Those two occupy the promotion places. Cherry Tree are third on 115 points after 13 games and the aforementioned Astley Bridge fourth on 103 from 14. Cherry Tree beat Earby at home in an engaging low-scoring game which could have gone either way. The hosts won for the ninth time in 2025. This came by 16 runs on the back of a 192-9 total led by pro Mini Bhada's composed 56. In reply, second-bottom Earby were 54-0 and 95-2, only to fall to 176 all out in the penultimate over. Mark Hadfield and captain Andreas Sudnik claimed three wickets apiece. Back in the Premiership, fourth-placed Kearsley - 100 points from 14 games - were six-wicket winners away at champions Blackrod, who crumbled to 84 all out. New-ball seamer Mustafa Bashir claimed five wickets as Kearsley won for the eighth time to continue their productive campaign. Like Oswaldtwistle in that aforementioned Championship fixture, a handful of Blackrod batters posted ducks. South African substitute pro Jacques Snyman top-scored with 32 in reply. Blackrod are part of the mid-table pack hunting down a top-four finish for Lancashire Knockout qualification for next year. Little Lever are fifth with seven wins. They won at Salesbury, who are part of that conversation. Opener Cameron Murray's well-paced 110 off 115 balls underpinned Little Lever's 253-8 before Pakistani professional Muhammad Junaid followed up 49 with five wickets in Salesbury's 197 all out. Sixth-placed Lostock's sixth win was achieved away at bottom-side Eagley, by seven wickets chasing 108. Adam Syddall claimed four wickets having taken the new ball to help bowl Eagley out for 107, before Pakistani pro Akbar Ur Rehman underpinned a routine reply with an unbeaten 59. Blackrod are seventh, Salesbury eighth - both still within striking distance of Kearsley. Farnworth boosted their survival hopes and dented Tonge's chances of top four. They won at Tonge by 77 runs. Win number four puts them on 72 points, 10 clear of second-bottom Atherton and 14 ahead of Eagley. Opener Matthew Hicks top-scored with 62 in Farnworth's 181 all out before striking three times as Tonge were bowled out for 104. Back in the Championship, Walkden dented Barnoldswick's promotion hopes with a five-wicket home win chasing 208. Walkden's fifth win came after captain and new-ball seamer Ammad Afzal claimed five wickets in Barnoldswick's 207 all out before Indian OA Saqlain Haider top-scored in reply with a brisk 69. Barnoldswick are now fifth in the table, 27 points adrift of second-placed Whalley.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Back to the Future' fans break costume gathering record in Mexico City
A record-breaking 718 fans dressed as characters from the 'Back to the Future' films gathered at the Churubusco Convention Center in Mexico City on July 27. Footage captured crowds of people dressed as characters from the iconic movie trilogy. Organizers say the event is now under review by Guinness World Records.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bryan Adams believes his remarkable UK Singles Chart record will be 'broken'
Bryan Adams believes that his record-breaking 16-week run at the top of the UK Singles Chart wth (Everything I Do) I Do It For You will eventually be broken.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
CFI achieves record-breaking $1.51 trillion trading volume in Q2 2025
These results reinforce CFI's position at the forefront of the global trading industry, powered by innovation, client trust, and strategic execution CFI Financial Group, a leading global online trading provider, is proud to announce a record-breaking trajectory with landmark performance in the second quarter of 2025. The Group posted an all-time high quarterly trading volume of $1.51 trillion, bringing the first half of 2025 total volume to $2.79 trillion, representing a 110% increase from the first half of 2024 and a 31% increase from the second half of 2024. These results reinforce CFI's position at the forefront of the global trading industry, powered by innovation, client trust, and strategic execution. Q2 2025: Another quarter of unprecedented growth CFI's Q2 results marked a new company record with a trading volume of $1.51 trillion, an 18% increase over Q1 2025, and a 97% increase compared to Q2 2024. Client growth remained a key driver of CFI's momentum: Funded accounts increased by 2% in H1 2025 compared to H2 2024, and by 60% compared to H1 2024. Active accounts rose by 22% compared to H2 2024, and 84% compared to H1 2024, demonstrating strong engagement and growing platform activity. Strategic milestones and leadership evolution CFI's vision for expansion and leadership took bold new steps this quarter: Appointment of Ziad Melhem as Group CEO: In a defining move, Ziad Melhem stepped into the role of Group CEO during Q2, marking a new era of leadership. Co-founders Hisham Mansour and Eduardo Fakhoury transitioned to chairman and vice chairman of the Group, continuing to guide long-term strategy and governance. Official Launch of CFI South Africa: Expanding the Group's on-ground footprint, CFI celebrated the official launch of its operations in South Africa, reinforcing its commitment to long-term presence and growth in key markets. Launch of CFI Academy: A major initiative aimed at empowering traders and investors through education, the CFI Academy was launched to provide accessible, professional-level knowledge across trading and investing topics. Launch of CFI Bahrain: Laying the foundation for CFI's entry into Bahrain, with the support and license from the Central Bank of Bahrain, further enhancing CFI's global presence as part of the group's bold growth strategy. Global partnerships and brand growth Q2 2025 was defined by high-profile partnerships that elevated CFI's global brand visibility: Official Online Trading Partner of the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four: A major step into elite international sports sponsorship, boosting brand presence in Europe and beyond. Official Online Trading Partner of Etihad Arena: A high-impact partnership with the UAE's premier entertainment venue, emphasizing CFI's connection to innovation, performance, and community engagement. A new global icon joins the CFI Family In a landmark brand moment, CFI announced the appointment of Maria Sharapova, five-time Grand Slam champion and entrepreneur, as its official Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership reflects shared values of discipline, excellence, and international reach. Celebrating excellence: Awards and recognition In recognition of its continued excellence, CFI received several prestigious awards in Q2 2025, including: 'Most Regulated Trading Broker' - ProFX Expo MENA 2025 'Best Broker in the Middle East' - Money Expo Abu Dhabi 2025 'Best Trading Tools - Africa' and 'Best Rising Broker – Africa' - Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:25) 'Most Transparent FX Broker' and 'Best FX Broker, Middle East' - World Finance Forex Awards 2025 Looking ahead Ziad Melhem, group CEO of CFI, commented: 'Stepping into the CEO role during a quarter of record-breaking performance makes this chapter especially meaningful. Q2 2025 was not only about numbers, it was about momentum. From our global partnerships and regional expansion to launching initiatives like the CFI Academy, we are actively shaping the future of trading. The results we're seeing today reflect years of building, refining, and pushing boundaries. With a world-class team behind me, I'm excited about what we'll accomplish together in the second half of the year and beyond.' As the Group progresses through 2025, its focus remains steadfast: scaling innovation, expanding its global footprint, and delivering world-class trading experiences to clients everywhere. For more information:
