Events

Diary of events

Future Minerals Forum from January 12 to 14, 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dubai Airshow 2025, November 15 to 19, 2026. The event brings together global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers driving the future of aviation, space, and defense. Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

Global Sources Saudi Arabia Expo 2026, November 30 to December 2, 2026. Launched, in January 2026, Global Sources Saudi Arabia Expo brings the Hong Kong sourcing organiser’s supplier-meets-buyer format to Riyadh. Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, November 30 to December 2, 2026. The Kingdom’s leading international platform is dedicated to automation, digitisation, smart manufacturing, advanced industrial technologies, additive manufacturing, intralogistics, and energy solutions. The event is designed for companies seeking market access, partnerships and growth in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

GITEX Global 2026, December 7 -11, 2026. Gitex Global stands as the world’s most established and iconic large-scale tech exhibition . For over four decades, it has been the premiere gateway for tech creators, investors and enthusiasts to collaborate. Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

Mach & Tools Saudi 2026, December 14 to 17, 2026. Mach & Tools Saudi 2026 is a B2B trade show for industrial machinery, machine tools and equipment, linking global makers with Saudi industrialists and distributors. Dhahran Expo, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Future Minerals Forum 2027, January 12 to 14, 2027. The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) returns to Riyadh for its 2027 edition, hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. It is also where Saudi Arabia pitches its ambition to become a global minerals hub. King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

World Manufacturing & Industrialisation Exhibition and Conference (WMIEC), January 21 to 23, 2027. WMIEC is an arena of industrial influence, where the meetings that change a company’s course are held and the decisions that redraw the region’s industrial map are made. Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Gulfood 2027, March 15 to 19, 2027. Gulfood is where the entire world comes to source, trade and grow. Curated from every major producing region, Gulfood connects buyers, suppliers, governments and industry leaders at a scale unmatched anywhere else. Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

CPHI Middle East & BIO Middle East, April 26 to 28, 2027. Supported by the Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia, CPHI Middle East and BIO Middle East bring together leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, innovators, investors and industry decision makers to explore new opportunities, advance innovation and strengthen collaboration across the life sciences sector. Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Plastics & Petrochem, April 26 to 29, 2027. The Saudi Plastics & Petrochem trade fair is the platform that brings international and local innovative solutions, machinery and sustainable workflow practices for the plastics and petrochemicals industry to the Kingdom. Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Print & Pack, April 26 to 29, 2027. Saudi Print & Pack is Riyadh’s international trade exhibition for paper, printing and packaging technologies, products and services, now in its 22nd edition. Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

bauma SAUDI ARABIA 2027, May 8 to 11, 2027. bauma SAUDI ARABIA brings the bauma construction machinery brand to Riyadh as an international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.