Dubai Airshow 2019 was officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces. Also in attendance was Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The show welcomed 1,288 exhibitors and more than 87,000 trade visitors.