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Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Exhibition
The 25th edition of the Airport Show takes place from:
- October 12–14, 2026
- At the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Key Details
- Patronage: Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports).
- Scale: Features over 150 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and expects over 7,000 visitors.
- Focus Areas: Airport infrastructure, smart biometrics, baggage automation, sustainability, digital transformation, and urban air mobility.
HID maintains a prominent position as a worldwide provider of dependable:
- Identity verification
- Biometric authentication
- Access control technologies.
Operating extensively throughout international airports, airlines, and governmental institutions, HID facilitates a seamless passenger experience from curb to gate.
The organization’s comprehensive portfolio encompasses advanced high-speed artificial intelligence facial recognition systems, ICAO 9303-compliant identity document scanning technology, boarding gate processing:
- Systems
- Intelligent
- Automated eGates
- Integrated physical security access infrastructure.
Spanning applications from passenger check-in and self-service processing stations through immigration procedures and workforce credential administration, HID strengthens security protocols, minimizes passenger processing durations, and optimizes airport operational performance.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Exhibition
