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Dubai to host the world's largest

airport industry show in May

Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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DUBAI, 20th February, 2024 (WAM) -- 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 compared to 2019 The Middle East's 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 $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 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), 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) H H 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,
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