Passengers traveling through Dubai International Airport (DXB) may soon experience a smoother security process, as new technology could eliminate the need to remove laptops or liquids over 100ml from hand luggage.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, told Gulf News that advanced security scanners—developed by UK-based Smiths Detection—are being trialed across Terminals 1, 2, and 3. The deployment is part of a contract awarded by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP).
Griffiths emphasized that the goal is to improve efficiency without expanding infrastructure. “Over the past decade, passenger numbers have grown by 20% without major additions to our facilities. Increasing efficiency in our current infrastructure is a key part of our growth strategy,” he said.
The trials, according to Griffiths, have already shown promising results. “We are seeing faster and more reliable screening. Security remains our top priority, but speed and convenience for travelers are also key benefits of this new technology.”
Under the new system, passengers will be able to keep electronics and liquids inside their bags during screening, addressing one of the most time-consuming parts of airport security.
With more than 46 million passengers in the first half of 2025—a 2.3% increase from last year—DXB remains the world’s busiest airport. Griffiths explained that the upgraded
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