Saudi capital Riyadh will host a series of trade-only exhibitions next month turning the city into a sourcing hub for toys, stationery, and corporate gifting.
dmg events will organise the inaugural Kids & Toys Expo Saudi Arabia, Stationery & Paper Expo Saudi Arabia, and Gifts & Homeware Expo Saudi Arabia. All three shows will be co-located under one roof at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre from September 16 to 18, providing attendees with a comprehensive platform for all their sourcing needs.
The debutant trio represents the kingdom’s first full-service B2B sourcing hub, giving local distributors and traders, retailers and resellers, government stakeholders, mega project developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, the opportunity to meet more than 150 regional and global exhibitors.
Among the confirmed exhibitors are representatives from 23 countries, including four with their own major national pavilion: China, Türkiye, and Hong Kong. The co-location also offers buyers the opportunity to consolidate multiple procurement needs in a single visit, streamlining supply chains and reducing sourcing time while fuelling strategic partnerships that support Vision 2030 goals.
“This represents something of a marketplace revolution,” said Jasmeet Bakshi, Vice President, Design and Hospitality at dmg events. “For the first time, three dedicated B2B exhibitions will run side-by-side at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, creating a sourcing super-hub designed to transform how Saudi businesses buy, connect, and grow.
“By co-locating these specialised events, we are enabling buyers to meet world-class suppliers, discover market-ready innovations, and forge valuable partnerships in a single visit. The concept is simple but powerful: Bring the right people and the right products together in one place, and business will happen faster. For busy buyers, this means less travel, less time lost, and more strategic sourcing.”
Three industries, one destination
At the Kids & Toys Expo Saudi Arabia – the kingdom’s first trade event uniting the full kids and toys ecosystem from educational to hi-tech and digital children’s products – visitors will step into a world of creativity, innovation, and imagination. With a heavily import-dependent market forecast to grow 12 per cent annually to reach a value of $1.4 billion by 2030, the kingdom’s demand for high-quality, innovative toys is soaring. From global brands such as Mattel, Hasbro, Disney, Crayola and Spinmaster to AI toy leader Anki Toys and leading local players such as Samaco Toys, Al Shula, Supreme Trading, Hobbies Castle, the show will reveal the trends shaping the future of play.
“This exhibition has the power to be a gateway to market transformation by being a springboard for local manufacturing and strategic partnerships,” added Bakshi.
The Stationery & Paper Expo Saudi Arabia will unveil and celebrate the tools that power schools and offices, from sustainable paper products and smart office solutions to premium writing instruments from brand leaders including Abo Moati, Pilot Pens, Linc Limited, the BNB Group, and DOMS. Highlighting artisanry, innovative designs, and corporate gifting, the show is a window into how tradition meets innovation in an industry where creativity is increasingly both physical and digital.
“Stationary and Paper Expo Saudi Arabia promises to be a hub for idea empowerment through paper, where innovation and technology are answering sector-wide demand for sustainability and smart office solutions,” said Bakshi. “Visitors can look forward to seeing the latest in eco-friendly notebooks, digital writing tools, and smart organisation systems, as well as leveraging the synergy with the co-located shows for enhanced networking and efficiency.”
Completing the trio is the Gifts & Homeware Expo Saudi Arabia, a curated display of corporate gifting solutions, artisan crafts, and lifestyle products. Confirmed exhibitors include Event Gifts, Alpha Arts, Rooh, Green Point, Abreeze, Sima Creative and Crystal Arc, which will unwrap exceptional business opportunities.
“This is a timely event to service the rising disposable income in a Kingdom experiencing robust growth in retail, home décor and gifting,” added Bakshi. “Visitors will also be able to experience products first-hand, network and learn via a programme of interactive demos, and business and panel sessions.”
The Creative Circle
Running alongside the exhibitions, The Creative Circle is a dynamic two-day conference that will bring together more than 25 industry leaders for high-impact discussions and trend analysis. Attendees will to have access to various skill-building features – including a special collaboration with Artse, the leading marketplace for works by some of the world’s best emerging and established artists. Designed as a fast-paced forum to spark ideas and foster collaboration, Creative Circle attendees will gain an insider’s perspective into the trends shaping the region’s retail, homeware, and gifting sectors via fast-paced panels, expert-led discussions.
“The Creative Circle is a business accelerator for the Kingdom, a platform for growth,” said Bakshi. “It adds another layer of opportunity by offering exclusive insights on trends, consumer behaviour, and creative strategies that can directly shape business for years to come.”
Global reach, local impact
With more than 5,000 visitors expected, the expos are tailored exclusively for B2B buyers — from large retailers and corporate procurement teams to boutique wholesalers and e-commerce entrepreneurs. Products displayed are hand-selected for the Saudi market, ensuring they meet local business needs and consumer preferences.
“Sure, this sourcing cluster is focused on bringing products to Saudi Arabia, yet it’s also strongly focused on aligning with Vision 2030 through its encouragement of local manufacturing, boosting retail competitiveness, and positioning the Kingdom as a sourcing powerhouse in the region,” added Bakshi. “Every product on display is hand-selected for the Saudi market, ensuring cultural relevance and immediate business potential.”
Organiser dmg events is also ensuring the three expos reflect global best practice in sustainability. Plastic-free badges and cups, replacing single-use plastic bottles with glass, and donating used food to workers are some of the visible steps attendees may notice next month. Meanwhile, QR code-driven marketing, reusable exhibition structures, and biofuel-powered logistics all ensure the shows are designed with environmental responsibility in mind. - TradeArabia News Service