ArabPlast, the international trade exhibition for plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber industries, opened its 17th edition in Dubai on Tuesday.

 

The three-day show is being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre until January 9.

 

The event is being attended by more than 750 exhibitors from 35 Arab, European and Asian countries, and pavilions representing more than 12 countries, with the participation of international exhibitors from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Austria, China, Egypt, Germany, Italy, India, South Korea, Switzerland, Vietnam and Jordan.

 

Arab Plast is the largest plastics and petrochemicals exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa. It is held annually in Dubai with the participation of Gulf, Arab and international petrochemical and plastics manufacturers, to highlight the latest developments in these industries and their future in the coming years, and to unveil their new products that enhance the concepts of environmental awareness and sustainability, said a Wam news agency report.

 

“The event is of great importance as it presents a diverse range of products, technologies and solutions that shape the future of the plastics, petrochemicals and rubber sectors in the region,” said Nidal Mohammed Kadar, Exhibition Director. 

“The exhibition highlights the pivotal role of the Gulf countries, Arab countries and the Middle East in the global plastics and petrochemicals industry due to their abundant natural resources,” he added.

 

Kadar continued: "The event is being held in Dubai as a global gateway to the markets of modern technologies in the field of plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging, rubber and related industries, which are witnessing increasing growth globally, noting that the exhibition highlights the position of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries as a global leader in manufacturing and innovation."

 

Sadiq Al Lawati, Executive Director of Polymer Marketing at OQ Oman, the main sponsor of the exhibition, said the event highlights Dubai as a global platform to showcase the latest technologies and contribute to presenting them to major countries in the world.

 

Farah Abdul Hamed, the exhibition’s media director, said that the event witnesses a significant increase in the number of participants and exhibitors from the UAE and the region every year, which confirms the great position that the exhibition represents for those interested in the plastics, recycling, sustainability, petrochemicals, and packaging and rubber industries at the international level. 

 

She added ArabPlast 2025 is expected to attract more than 10,000 visitors during its three days this year which reflects the importance of the show annually.