Dubai to host 17th edition of Arab Plast next January

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center will host, from 7th to 9th January 2025, the 17th edition of the Arab Plast International Trade Fair for Plastics, Recycling, Petrochemicals, Packaging and Rubber Industry.

The event will consolidate the participation of more than 750 exhibitors from 35 countries, including 12 countries pavilions.

It will showcase a variety of products, technologies and solutions that shape the future of the plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber sectors in the region, where UAE exhibitors will converge with international exhibitors from Austria, China, Egypt, Germany, Italy, India, Korea, Switzerland, Vietnam, Jordan, Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries under a single roof to strengthen industry goals for a sustainable future.

Other prominent participants include Borouge, KEZAD, AstraPolymers, and Ecopolymers from the UAE, Tasnee and Advanced Petrochemical Company from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, among others. These industry leaders will showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations in the plastics and petrochemicals sectors, emphasising standards that promote sustainability.

Nadhal Mohamed Kadar, Exhibition Director of ArabPlast, affirmed the role of the 17th Edition of ArabPlast in showcasing cutting-edge technologies in plastics, recycling, petrochemical, and packaging, rubber and allied industries. He said, "Keeping in mind, the government initiatives taken to meet the universal standards for environmental protection and the remarkable development achieved by the UAE, this event serves as a platform for regionally and internationally renowned industry leaders to present the latest technological solutions and artificial intelligence techniques that accelerate the sustainability of the future, and we are pleased to bring together the aspiring leaders of these industrial sectors.”

Farah Abdul Hamed, Media Director of Arab Plast 2025, said, “Given Dubai’s strategic location, as a gateway to the Europe, Middle East and African regions, ArabPlast has been considered, since its launch, an ideal platform for manufacturers, recyclers, merchants and international businessmen looking to expand their horizons and seize new opportunities in the Middle East and beyond, and I can’t be but more proud of being part of such a global show that continues its success for more than 17 years."