Paperworld ME 2025 to Draw Record Global Attendance
Paperword Middle East and co-located Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East to showcase over 500 regional and international brands; over 15,000 visitors expected; Hub Forum, Project Sustainability, and Artistry Workshop to feature industry leaders and experts in paper, gifting, and sustainability
Paperworld Middle East, the region’s leading trade fair for paper, stationery, office supplies, and creative materials, returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 11-13 November 2025.
Now in its 14th edition, Paperworld Middle East is once again co-located with Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East, a curated platform featuring innovative giftware and lifestyle products, connecting brands with regional retailers, distributors, and sourcing professionals.
Building on last year’s huge success, Paperworld Middle East is set to welcome over 15,000 visitors and host over 500 companies this year. The event will unite global market leaders, with regional industry heavyweights, as they converge in Dubai, the strategic gateway for sourcing and trade flows between East and West.
Confirmed participants include the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (Official Country Pavilion Partner), one of the world’s largest chambers of commerce representing 6,50,000 companies across Turkey; APP Group (Official Paper Partner), one of the largest pulp and paper manufacturing companies globally; Thien Long Group Corporation (Gold Sponsor), Vietnam’s leading stationery manufacturer, and Ittihad Paper Mill (Strategic Partner), the GCC’s largest paper producer.
Paperworld Middle East will feature a wide-ranging showcase of international solutions spanning office supplies, school products, stationery, writing instruments, writing and printing paper, arts and crafts supplies, kraft paper and packaging, and more.
Meanwhile, Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East will present a curated collection of leather finished goods, homeware, corporate gifts, and lifestyle products, connecting global brands with regional retailers and distributors.
“Paperworld Middle East offers a unique opportunity to discover innovative, purpose-driven products tailored for offices, schools, and educational institutions,” says Teresa Heitor Goncalves, Portfolio Director – Consumer Goods, Messe Frankfurt Middle East. “Beyond sourcing, the event is a platform for knowledge exchange and inspiration, where sustainability, digital transformation, and creativity take centre stage. Whether through the Hub Forum’s thought-provoking sessions, Project Sustainability’s eco-conscious showcase, or the Artistry Workshop’s hands-on learning, this year’s edition is designed to spark new ideas, foster meaningful connections, and highlight the trends shaping the future of the industry.”
The Hub Forum returns with a dynamic programme of presentations and panel discussions featuring industry experts, thought leaders, and analysts. Key themes will include innovations in recycling, the rise of e-commerce in stationery and book retail, and emerging export opportunities for the sector.
A highlight of the programme will be a panel discussion exploring why writing instruments, notebooks, and planners remain irreplaceable in the era of AI, highlighting the enduring value of hands-on expression and creativity.
As the paper industry continues its commitment to producing environmentally friendly products, Project Sustainability will showcase environmentally-friendly product ranges. From recycled stationery, to energy-efficient office supplies, attendees will have the chance to explore a wide array of sustainable offerings and gain detailed insights on their eco-credentials.
The popular Artistry Workshop will welcome artists, art students, and enthusiasts to learn new creative skills and techniques. Guided by some of the region’s most talented creatives, the workshop will offer a range of disciplines, including Arabic calligraphy, painting, sculpting, and many more.
Reserved exclusively for invited high-value buyers and decision makers, the Premium Club at the co-located events, is an invitation-only programme designed to elevate the exhibition experience. Invited participants will have access to tailored networking opportunities and personalised business matchmaking.
Paperworld Middle East and Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East 2025 will be held in DWTC’s Halls 1-4 and Za’abeel Hall 3.
Timings: 10 am – 6 pm (all days).
