Doors opened at Dubai World Trade Centre on 12 October.
The 25th Airport Show runs through 14 October. Dubai Police is presenting 10 specialist services, including AI tools for aviation risk analysis and passenger forecasting.
More than 150 exhibitors from over 30 countries are showing airport development and digital transformation solutions. Aviation security and sustainability solutions are also on the floor. The programme includes the Global Airport Leaders' Forum. Airport Security Middle East is also on the schedule, alongside Women in Aviation Middle East. An air traffic management forum is part of the programme as well. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, opened the exhibition, according to the Dubai Media Office.
The systems are designed to assess risks affecting Dubai's airports and support operational planning. At the Future Inspection Centre, or FIC, artificial intelligence analyses security data. It forecasts passenger numbers and logistical support needs, then tracks movement density and waiting times. Dubai Police also displayed an autonomous patrol vehicle fitted with intelligent surveillance technology.
The General Department of Airport Security is presenting its Aviation Security Risk Assessment and Analysis Centre. The centre monitors and evaluates risks locally and internationally. It assesses their potential effects on Dubai's airports, then provides recommendations to decision-makers.
The General Civil Aviation Authority, or GCAA, oversees aviation security in the UAE through national programmes and risk-based supervision. Airport operators and airlines submit security programmes under the National Civil Aviation Security Programme. Oversight covers CAR Part VII requirements for aviation security. CAR Part VI governs the transport of dangerous goods. The GCAA framework follows ICAO aviation security standards and recommended practices. The authority's aviation security guidance describes its responsibilities.
Dubai Police's Air Wing Centre is showing a system that detects aerial obstacles and warns low-flying aircraft. Digital maps track a helicopter's location and movement. The system then issues graduated alerts and vibrations to notify the pilot.
The Air Wing Centre transports injured people and personnel. It also moves equipment. Its crews conduct search-and-rescue operations in difficult terrain, support security plans and monitor crowds and police operations from the air.
Dubai Police says its approach is meant to protect people while making passenger journeys smoother.
Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Ports Affairs Marwan Abdulkarim Julfar said the force is developing its readiness and capabilities. He pointed to established practices and new solutions intended to support airport security and safety.
Airport Security Director Hamed Al Hashemi said security is central to protecting lives and facilities. He also linked it to maintaining travellers' confidence. He described the force's approach as proactive and flexible, with an emphasis on anticipating change. As travel grows, he said, Dubai Police is developing its personnel and technology.
Al Hashemi cited the Airports Council International annual report, which ranked Dubai International Airport first globally for international passenger numbers for 12 consecutive years. Dubai International handled a record 95.2 million passengers in 2025. Reporting on 2026 traffic put first-half passenger numbers at about 31.5 million. Monthly totals rose from approximately 3.5 million in April to 4.5 million in May. June reached 5 million. Al Hashemi said integrated security and modern technology help streamline passenger journeys and speed up travel procedures.
Dubai Police's wider focus on digital risks includes its deepfake warning. At the airport exhibition, the focus is aviation security and operational planning. Other displays covered biometric identity solutions and passenger-flow management. Air traffic systems were also on show, as were tools for protecting airspace.
The Dubai Civil Aviation Security Centre is also involved in the exhibition. Several Dubai Police departments are participating, including those responsible for emergency response and artificial intelligence. The line-up also includes criminal investigation and operations departments. Administration and the K9 Security Inspection Department are involved as well.
