The 17th edition of ArabPlast, a flagship trade fair for plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber industry, is set to take place at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The event, scheduled to run from 7th to 9th January 2025, will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, and will present 750 exhibitors from 35 countries, with pavilions representing over 12 nations.
The trade fair will feature a diverse range of products, technologies and solutions that are transforming plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber sectors in the region.
Nadhal Mohamed Kadar, Exhibition Director of ArabPlast, commented that, “The Middle East, especially the GCC, plays a pivotal role in the global plastics and petrochemicals industry due to its abundant natural resources, with Dubai serving as the gateway to these thriving markets.”
The director added that hosting ArabPlast in Dubai emphasizes the region’s stature as a key player in manufacturing and innovation, reinforcing its position at the forefront of industrial progress. Kadar also pointed out that the petrochemical sector significantly contributes to the GCC’s GDP, with combined revenues exceeding $100 billion.
Sadiq Al Lawati, Polymer Marketing Managing Director at OQ, from the Sultanate of Oman, Principal Sponsor of ArabPlast 2025, stated that the event has showcased cutting-edge solutions within the region and has supported the event since 2019.
ArabPlast 2025 plays a key role in fostering the concept of recycling and sustainability in the plastics sector, propelling innovation and driving the goals of circular economy.
