(October – December 2024)

The Middle East, over the years, has blossomed into a major hub of economic growth and innovation. This transformation is also vividly seen in the printing, paper, and packaging industries, as some of the best exhibitions are being hosted in the region, including Gulf Print & Pack, FESPA Middle East, SGI Dubai, Paperworld Middle East, etc.

As more of such high-profile events continue to be staged, the region’s significance in the industry will grow, making it a dynamic and exciting destination for professionals and companies from around the world.

Listed below are some of the most important regional and international printing and packaging exhibitions and trade shows.

Middle East & Africa      

OCTOBER

plastprintpack West Africa: 8-10 October, 2024, Parc des Expositions, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Plastics, Printing & Packaging). www.ppp-westafrica.com

GITEX Global: 14-18 October 2024, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, UAE. (Agritech, Digital Health, Smart Manufacturing). www.gitex.com

NOVEMBER

Gulfood Manufacturing: 5-7 November, 2024, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, UAE. (F&B). www.gulfoodmanufacturing.com

Qatar 4P’s: 6-8 November, 2024, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC), Doha, Qatar. (Packaging, Processing, Printing & Plastics). www.hospitalityqatar.qa/qatar-pppp

paperworld Middle East: 12-14 November, 2024, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, UAE. (Paper, Stationery & Office Supplies). www.paperworld-middle-east.ae.messefrankfurt.com

Saudi Stitch & Tex Expo: 18-20 November, 2024, The Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Textile & Garment Machinery, Printing Technologies, Yarn & Fabric Innovations). www.saudistitchandtex.com

Africa Food Show Morocco: 19-21 November, 2024, Office Des Changes, Casablanca, Morocco. (Farming, Food, Food Processing & Packaging). www.morocco.africafoodshow.com

Iraq Plast / Agro Pack Iraq: 25-28 November, 2024, Erbil International Fairground, Erbil, Iraq. (Plastics, Agrofood, F&B Processing & Packaging). www.ppp-iraq.com / www.iraq-agrofood.com

DECEMBER

pacprocess MEA / Food Africa: 3-5 December, 2024, Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), Cairo, Egypt. (Processing & Packaging, Food & Beverages). www.pacprocess-mea.com / www.foodafrica-expo.com

Other Major Global Trade Shows

OCTOBER

glasstec: 22-25 October, 2024, Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre, Dusseldorf, Germany. (Glass Manufacturing, Processing & Finishing). www.glasstec-online.com

Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2024: 23-26 October, 2024, Tuyap Fair and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey. (Packaging). www.packagingfair.com

NOVEMBER

WEPACK ASEAN 2024: 14-16 November, 2024, Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Packaging). www.wepackasean-expo.com

Labelexpo India 2024: 14-17 November, 2024, India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, India. (Label & Package Printing). www.labelexpo-india.com

DECEMBER

Global Printing & Packaging Expo Surabaya: 12-14 December, 2024, Grand City Convex, Surabaya, Indonesia. (Printing & Packaging). www.globalprintpackexpo.com