Dubai Airports presented with Operational Excellence Award
Dubai Airports has received the Operational Excellence Award from AirportLabs at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025, recognising a decade of innovation that has transformed operations at the world's busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International DWC, Dubai's vision for the future of aviation, reported WAM.
The award honours Dubai Airports' sustained leadership in operational performance, digital innovation, and the deployment of cutting-edge technologies across DXB and DWC, setting new global standards for airport excellence.
By adopting and scaling cloud-based, real-time systems tailored and co-created to its unique operational demands, Dubai Airports has redefined what efficiency, resilience, and passenger-centric service look like in modern aviation.
Presented during AirportLabs' 10th anniversary, the award also reflects a long-standing commitment to continuous improvement and future-focused airport operations.
This award is not just a nod to technological advancement, but a reflection of Dubai Airports' long-standing commitment to continuous improvement, sustainable growth, and its role as a powerhouse of global connectivity and economic progress.
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