dnata and Dubai Police have jointly launched a centralised smart cargo screening control hub at Dubai International Airport’s (DXB) cargo facility, enhancing security and operational efficiency. From a single high-tech command centre, Dubai Police officers can now remotely operate and monitor six X-ray screening machines connected to dnata’s One Cargo digital management system, enabling real-time data sharing, streamlined workflows and faster decision-making. This consolidated approach replaces dispersed screening points, reducing manual touchpoints and optimising resource use, while improving throughput by around 3 per cent annually.

The control room includes advanced monitoring interfaces, live imaging and automated reporting tools to ensure traceability at every stage. dnata handles roughly 60,000 tonnes of cargo per month at DXB and processed over 1 million tonnes across DXB and Dubai World Central (DWC) between April 2024 and March 2025—a roughly 30 per cent year-on-year increase.

The initiative underscores a commitment to digital transformation, collaboration and sustained improvements in throughput, safety and resource efficiency.