Gulf 2026: The Year of Opportunities – Are You Ready?

JANUARY

• Intersec | Jan 12–14, Dubai | Security, Fire, Cyber

• SteelFab | Jan 12–15, Sharjah | Machinery & Industrial

• WFES | Jan 13–15, Abu Dhabi | Future Energy, Smart Cities

• Future Minerals Forum | Jan 13–15, Riyadh | Mining, Investment

• THIMUN Qatar | Jan 13–16, Doha | Youth & Education

• DIMDEX | Jan 19–22, Doha | Maritime Defense

• DOMOTEX Middle East | Jan 19–22, Dubai | Flooring & Interiors

• Gulfood | Jan 26–30, Dubai & Expo City | Global F&B Innovation

• Real Estate Future Forum | Jan 26–28, Riyadh

• Sidra Research Forum | Jan 27–28, Doha | Medical Innovation

• WCO Tech Conference | Jan 28–30, Abu Dhabi | Customs, Border Tech

FEBRUARY

• LNG2026 | Feb 2–5, Doha | Global LNG Forum

• Breakbulk Middle East | Feb 4–5, Dubai | Logistics & Supply Chain

• World Stamp Exhibition | Feb 4–8, Dubai | Culture & Collectibles

• Global AI Show | Feb 9–10, Riyadh

• WHX Dubai (ex-Arab Health) | Feb 9–12, Expo City Dubai

• DEAL Expo | Feb 9–11, Dubai | Amusement Parks & Entertainment

• Jeddah Interiors Show | Feb 9–11

• GTR MENA | Feb 10–11, Dubai | Trade & Finance

• iFX EXPO | Feb 10–12, Dubai | FinTech & Forex

• 2nd Fintech Week | Feb 17–18, Dubai

DJWE | Late Feb, Doha | Luxury Jewellery & Watches

MARCH – APRIL

• IAAPA Expo | Mar 30 – Apr 2, Abu Dhabi | Amusement & Attractions

• Paper & Tissue Show | Mar 31 – Apr 2, Abu Dhabi

• Real Estate Supply Chain Forum | Apr 6–7, Riyadh

• Abu Dhabi Global Health Week | Apr 7–9

• Middle East Energy + Intersolar | Apr 7–9, Dubai

• Industry Week | Apr 12–15, Riyadh

• LEAP + DeepFest | Apr 13–16, Riyadh | Tech, AI, Startups

• MICE Expo | Apr 14–16, Abu Dhabi

• Middle East Coatings Show | Apr 14–16, Dubai

• Automechanika Riyadh | Apr 20–22

• WPC Energy Congress | Apr 26–30, Riyadh

MAY – JUNE

• SEA Expo | May 4–6, Riyadh | Theme Parks & Leisure

• Make it in the Emirates | May 4–7, Abu Dhabi

• QMED | May 6–8, Doha | Digital Healthcare

• CPHI Middle East | May 11–13, Riyadh

• AI Everything Summit | May 11–13, Abu Dhabi

• CABSAT | May 20–22, Dubai | Broadcast & Satellite

• INDEX Dubai | Jun 2–4 | Interior Design

• Big 5 Construct Saudi | Jun 6–9, Riyadh

  • Middle East Event Show | Jun 9–10, Dubai

  • FSB Riyadh | Jun 15–17 | Sports & Leisure

• Hardware Fair Saudi | Jun 15–17

LATE 2026 (DATES TBC)

• ConteQ Expo | Doha | Construction & Robotics

  • Hotel Expo Saudi | Sept 13–15, Riyadh

  • Jeddah Trade Exhibition | Sept 27–30

  • Quantum.Tech Qatar | November

  • ADIPEC | Nov 3–6, Abu Dhabi | Global Energy Leaders

  • GITEX Global | Dec 7–11, Dubai | Future Tech

  • MEBAA Show | Dec 8–10, Dubai | Business Aviation

  • Automechanika Dubai | Dec 9–11

  • AutoMadness | December, Dubai | Supercars & Motorsport

  • eFIBA World Finals | Doha | Esports Basketball