Air cargo activity in the Middle East showed steady growth at the end of 2025, giving the region a positive close to the year. Data from the latest global air cargo trends shows that capacity from the Middle East and South Asia rose by 8% year on year, driven by strong trade demand and expanding airline networks. The growth comes at a time when global air cargo markets are starting to cool after the peak season. Worldwide tonnages dipped slightly in mid-December, but the Midd