The forthcoming Airport Show will see key industry majors from across the world participating, its organiser Reed Exhibitions Middle East says.

The show, to be held from May 31 to June 2 at the Airport Expo in Dubai, is dedicated to airport construction, operations, technology and services.

ADB Airfield Solutions, Smiths Detection ME FZE, Siemens ME, AXA Power and ADPi are some of the companies that have pledged to showcase their products and solutions at the show which will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, chairman of Dubai Airports and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group.

Airport Show 2011 will host suppliers of equipment and services covering all areas of airport development and operations under one roof, offering a one-stop platform that caters to the needs of airports in the region. It will feature solutions in security, ground support equipment, supply, airport revenue management, design and build, technology and, air traffic management as well as operations, training and recruitment.

Commented Mohammed Bader-Eddin, show director, Reed Exhibitions Middle East:  “The Airport Show has always remained the region’s leading event under which major industry players convene to showcase their latest portfolio and tap into the opportunities offered in region. The event comes at a time when the region’s investments in airport construction are projected to touch over $100 billion.”

Impetus to projects
Mohammed Jaber, general manager of business development for the Middle East and Africa at SD (Middle East) LLC, a Siemens Business, said: “As the Middle East has successfully emerged out of the global economic challenges, airports in the region are adapting to this positive trend by planning and implementing small-, medium-, and large-size development projects.

“In addition, the Middle East is taking a leading role in shaping the overall global airports industry. These development projects provide opportunities to specialised companies such as Siemens, making it the venue of choice for businesses that seek new opportunities and prospects.”

According to the Middle East Airport Security Market Assessment Report, safety and security remains an important focus that grows in parallel with the ongoing airport construction activity witnessed in the region. The study has estimated that the region accounts for 14.4 per cent of the global critical infrastructure protection market. Spending in the Middle East on security-related equipment and service is also set to increase to Dh212 million ($57.7million) by 2015, according to research.

A perfect forum
Chandrachood Vatheeri, managing director, Smiths Detection ME FZE, said the Airport Show was the perfect forum in the Middle East to gain insights into the latest advancements in security technology, especially with the expanding infrastructure around the transportation sector. The event also offered an opportunity to interact with an elite group of decision-makers from governments and businesses in the region. “As a leading manufacturer and developer of threat detection equipment, we look forward to meeting customers and officials and showcasing premium products from our wide-ranging portfolio,” Vatheeri said.

The upcoming edition of Airport Show 2011 will offer a combination of high-quality networking and business development opportunities through a series of roundtable discussions, innovation and project seminars. In addition, a hosted buyer programme will serve as one of the highlights of the event.

Reed Exhibitions is one of the world’s leading organiser of trade and consumer events and has excelled in creating high-profile, highly targeted business and consumer exhibitions and events to establish and maintain business relations and generate new business.

Every year the company runs over 440 events in 36 countries, bringing together over 6 million active event participants worldwide. With over 2,500 employees in 35 offices around the globe, Reed Exhibitions serves 44 industries worldwide. It also enjoys a network of offices and promoters that extends to 93 countries.