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Airport Show Dubai

Air connectivity in the Middle East had seen a 26 per cent-plus growth in 2022 compared to 2019.

The Middle East’s airports are set to handle 1.1bn passengers by 2040, more than double the 2019

figure of 405 million passengers.

They will be required to invest around $151bn in capacity expansion.

The region, with more than 110 airports, is among the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world.

Airport developers, officials, and suppliers worldwide will reach Dubai in mid-May 2024 to
participate in the world’s largest annual event dedicated to the airport industry.

The 23rd edition of the three-day B2B event at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will have
more than 150 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and 7,500 visitors from more than 30
countries attending.

The Airport Show will have co-located events – ATC Forum, Airport Security Middle East, and the

11th edition of the Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF).

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman

of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Patron of
Airport Show said: “The business event will provide the industry professionals from Middle East,

South Asia, and Africa region, the opportunity to see innovations in airport sustainability,
digitalisation, and urban air mobility.”

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