Oman Airports and Huawei Launch Region's First Intelligent Campus Showcase, Marking a New Era in Aviation Innovation

[MUSCAT, Oman, October 20, 2025] On the 20th of October, Oman Airports, in partnership with Huawei, inaugurated the region's first Smart Airport Showcase at Muscat International Airport. The event celebrated a series of successful digital transformation milestones and underscored the shared vision of both organizations to build smarter, more efficient, and seamlessly connected airports for the future.

Oman Airports and Huawei Intelligent Campus Showcase Launch Ceremony

The showcase highlights the powerful synergy between Oman Airports' operational excellence and Huawei's cutting-edge ICT solutions, including the world's first full-scenario Wi-Fi 7 airport network and a comprehensive campus security system. This collaboration is a cornerstone of Oman Airports' strategy to enhance passenger experience and operational resilience in line with Oman Vision 2040.

The partnership, which began in 2022, has rapidly progressed through several key phases:

• A successful Proof-of-Concept trial for smart campus solutions.

• The launch of the world's first Wi-Fi 7 network in May 2024, revolutionizing passenger connectivity.

• The deployment of an advanced Intelligent Project in June 2025, significantly boosting security.

"Today's showcase is not just a demonstration of technology; it marks the beginning of Oman’s journey to becoming a regional leader in smart aviation," said David Xu, CEO of Huawei Oman. "Together with Oman Airports, we are building not just a smart airport, but a smarter future for Oman. Our commitment is to provide the technological foundation that turns vision into reality."

David Xu, CEO of Huawei Oman, delivering speech

Transforming Passenger Experience with Wi-Fi 7

Facing the challenge of serving over 40,000 daily passengers, Oman Airports needed a robust network to handle peak-hour demand. The deployment of Huawei's Wi-Fi 7 solution provides unprecedented bandwidth, lower latency, and superior concurrency capabilities. This ensures passengers can enjoy instant connectivity, smooth video streaming, and seamless online check-in, even in the most crowded areas like check-in halls and waiting lounges.

Furthermore, Huawei's iMaster NCE-Campus intelligent management system has transformed network maintenance. Using AI for one-map visualization and one-click optimization, it has reduced troubleshooting time from over 12 hours to minutes, ensuring maximum network uptime and a consistently high-quality passenger experience.

Building a Safer, Smarter Airport with Intelligent Security

Security is paramount in a high-traffic environment like an international airport. The new unified security platform integrates an advanced video system powered by AI.

Key features include:

• Efficient Storage and Bandwidth: Built-in SuperCoding technology halves bandwidth and storage requirements, reducing operational costs.

• Future-Ready Infrastructure: The system is supported by a resilient F5G-A 10G all-optical network, simplifying architecture and enabling future expansions.

A Shared Vision for the Future

Basim Al Lawati, Vice President of ICT Infrastructure & Security at Oman Airports, commented on the collaboration: "Huawei brings not only advanced ICT but also a long-term digital development plan. This partnership has already led to a significant increase in passenger satisfaction and a major uplift in our security and operational capabilities. We are leveraging data and AI to make our operations 'visible, manageable, and controllable,' directly contributing to the goals of Oman Vision 2040."

Basim Al Lawati, Vice President of ICT Infrastructure and Security, delivering speech

According to Ahmed Al Amri, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Airports, "Our collaboration with Huawei marks a pivotal moment in Oman Airports' digital transformation. This partnership demonstrates our commitment to implementing cutting-edge technologies that simultaneously elevate passenger experience and optimize operational efficiency."

He further emphasized, "Today's announcement initiates a new chapter in redefining smart airport infrastructure throughout the region from Oman. We have established a clear vision for Oman Airports to serve as a pioneering platform for innovative technologies and a testing ground for intelligent solutions that anticipate future demands while contributing to aviation sector sustainability."

Ahmed Al Amri, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Airports, visiting the showcase

The Oman Airports & Huawei Smart Airport Showcase stands as a testament to how strategic collaboration and technological innovation can redefine industry standards, setting a new benchmark for smart airports globally.