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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 20, 2024:
With the civil aviation industry almost fully recovered after the steepest fall in passenger

numbers due to the 21st century's second pandemic, airports across the world are bracing
themselves to handle a big boom in air travel until 2030 by going in for expansions and

redevelopments.
The Middle East Aviation Market, valued at US$60 billion in 2023, is predicted to rise
substantially until 2030. Air connectivity in the Middle East had seen a 26 percent-plus growth

in 2022 as compared with 2019.

The Middle East airports are set to handle 1.1 billion passengers by 2040, more than double
the 2019 figure of 405 million passengers. They will be required to invest around US$151
billion in capacity expansion. The region, with over 110 airports, is among the fastest-growing

aviation markets in the world.
Airport developers, officials, and suppliers from across the world will come to Dubai in mid-

May 2024 to participate in the world's largest annual event dedicated to the global airports
industry. The 23rd edition of the three-day B2B event at the Dubai World Trade Centre

(DWTC), the Middle East's leading exhibition and convention venue, will have more than 150
exhibitors from more than 20 countries and 7,500 visitors from over 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).

His Highness 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, digitalization, and urban air mobility.”

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