The system, a collaboration among the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Police, and Dubai Customs, aims to boost predictive analysis and reinforce Dubai’s status as a leader in aviation safety and innovation.

Officials say intelligent systems will enhance collaboration, improve anticipation of challenges, and support Dubai’s global leadership in safety, efficiency, and innovation.

Al Maktoum International Airport is undergoing a AED 128 billion expansion to become the world’s largest-capacity airport, targeting up to 150 million passengers annually and 12 million tonnes of cargo upon completion.

Dubai has unveiled a Smart Security Breach Reporting System to strengthen aviation sector security through real-time monitoring, rapid incident response, and improved inter-agency coordination.

The initiative was announced by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Border Security Council, with the goal of strengthening anticipation of challenges and ensuring seamless aviation operations.

The H1 2025 performance underscores ongoing expansion in Dubai’s aviation sector, highlighted by rising passenger numbers and solid cargo volumes.

The security initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s safest and most advanced cities.

The same AED 128 billion expansion will push Al Maktoum International Airport toward 150 million passengers per year and 12 million tonnes of cargo, with completion anticipated within the next decade.

In the first half of 2025, Dubai International Airport recorded a 2.3% increase in passenger traffic to 46 million, marking its busiest first half on record, and moved just over one million tonnes of cargo.

DXB retained its status as the world’s busiest international airport, with 92.3 million passengers in 2024 and about 2.88 million tonnes of air cargo, reflecting sustained growth into 2025.