Dubai Intl runway work to complete on 21 July.

Dubai International airport's northern runway will return to full capacity on 21 July.

The 80-day runway refurbishment and upgrade programme is undergoing certification by the General Civil Aviation Authority.

Both of the airport's runways were closed consecutively from 1 May for refurbishment.

The project involved the resurfacing of the entire 4,000-metre long northern runway as well as the upgrading of runway lighting and construction of additional taxiways and rapid exits on the southern runway.

Upgrades were needed to accommodate an increasing number of aircraft as traffic at the airport continues to grow rapidly.

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