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Dubai Opens 25th Airport Show Featuring Over 150 Global Exhibitors

The 25th edition of The Airport Show opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 12 October 2026, running through 14 October. The exhibition convenes more than 150 exhibitors from over 30 countries showcasing airport technology, digital transformation, and aviation security solutions. Dubai officials emphasized ongoing investments across the emirate's airport ecosystem to support trade and passenger growth.

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The 25th edition of The Airport Show 2026 officially opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 12 October 2026, inaugurated by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

Scheduled to run until 14 October, the exhibition convenes more than 150 exhibitors representing over 30 countries. The three-day event showcases solutions in airport infrastructure development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, aviation security, and sustainability.

Sheikh Mansoor was accompanied during his tour by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, and Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South. The delegation visited pavilions of entities including Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, Smiths Detection, Empower, Schneider Electric, Emaratech, dnata, Amadeus, Dubai Air Navigation Services, Vanderlande, ADB SAFEGATE, NAFFCO Aviation, Dubai Police, and the German national pavilion.

Sheikh Mansoor stated that Dubai continues to strengthen its role as an international aviation hub by investing in airport infrastructure and adopting new technologies to keep pace with travel and cargo growth, improve service delivery, and enhance passenger experiences, according to WAM.

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