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Mischelle Cacho, a Dubai resident, says the travel experience has changed for ever.
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A biometric smart gate system is among the innovations on display at the Airport Show in Dubai. Photos by Pawan Singh / The National
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Dubai resident Reynaldo Jr David wants countries to work together to implement more seamless travel protocols.
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A model of the Dubai World Central airport and surrounding areas in Dubai South is displayed at the Airport Show in Dubai.
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Raven Black is a security system that protects airports and aircraft from birds.
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From biometric smart gates to self-sanitising tunnels, the pandemic has changed the airport experience.
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Zain Abedin Shaikh, a travel agent in Sharjah, attends the event.
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Dubz, a home check-in and PCR testing service by Dnata, at the Airport Show in Dubai.
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Mischelle Cacho, a Dubai resident, says the travel experience has changed for ever.
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A biometric smart gate system is among the innovations on display at the Airport Show in Dubai. Photos by Pawan Singh / The National
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Dubai resident Reynaldo Jr David wants countries to work together to implement more seamless travel protocols.
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A model of the Dubai World Central airport and surrounding areas in Dubai South is displayed at the Airport Show in Dubai.
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Raven Black is a security system that protects airports and aircraft from birds.
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From biometric smart gates to self-sanitising tunnels, the pandemic has changed the airport experience.
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Zain Abedin Shaikh, a travel agent in Sharjah, attends the event.
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Dubz, a home check-in and PCR testing service by Dnata, at the Airport Show in Dubai.
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Mischelle Cacho, a Dubai resident, says the travel experience has changed for ever.
Dubai Airport Show unveils latest hands-free travel systems
From biometric-based smart gates to self-sanitising tunnels, the future of travel will feature much less human interaction
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Kelly Clarke
27 May, 2021
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