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A substantial slice of the fast pace and progress of airport technology and innovation
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and a look into the future – will be showcased and discussed at the 24th edition of

the Airport Show, the world’s largest B2B platform for the airport industry, to be held
at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 6 to 8. The exhibition will offer
unparalleled networking and business opportunities for the airport industry players

from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, with the participation of over 160
exhibitors from over 20 countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with
participants from different national pavilions and connect with numerous

representatives the through the renowned Business Connect Programme.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation
Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates
Airline and Group, and Patron of Airport Show, remarked: “Airports are vital

connectors and economic engines for communities and countries. By 2040, airports in
the Middle East will handle 1.1 billion passengers. Airports across the region are also
modernizing and expanding to meet growing demand. The Airport Show has remained

a vital stage for business growth and expansion in the airport industry.”

The three-day show will have co-located conferences - the Global Airport Leaders
Forum (GALF), Airport Security Middle East, the ATC Forum, and Women in Aviation

(WIA). The annual platform is supported by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai
Airports, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, Emirates Airlines, Dubai Air Navigation

The Airport Show will remain a crucial platform in 2025 too for the Middle East, Africa,

and South Asia region as US$1.3 trillion in airport development projects are readying
to take off. The B2B platform will facilitate global companies to showcase their
cutting-edge technologies and innovations designed to enhance airport operations,

facility expansion, safety enhancement, improve passenger experiences and
sustainability, and widen automation.