What is the event focus?

The event focuses on museums, heritage preservation, cultural infrastructure, and visitor engagement solutions.

Where and when is the event taking place?

In 19 – 21 May 2026 at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Why you should not miss it?

It offers access to global expertise, advanced technologies, and partnerships essential for developing sustainable, engaging, and future-ready cultural destinations across Saudi Arabia.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business or smart-casual attire is recommended.

What types of solutions are showcased?

Conservation technologies, exhibition design, digital storytelling tools, storage systems, and museum services.

Merath 2026 - atndr

Name: Merath 2026
Start: 2026-05-19T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-21T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center

About this event

Merath – Middle East Museums & Heritage Expo Saudi Arabia 2026 is the Kingdom’s dedicated trade exhibition focused on museums, heritage preservation, and cultural infrastructure. Hosted in Riyadh, the event brings together museum directors, curators, conservators, cultural authorities, architects, designers, and technology providers to explore how heritage is preserved, interpreted, and presented in line with Saudi Arabia’s cultural transformation and Vision 2030 ambitions.

Key Highlights

Exhibition showcasing museum technologies, conservation solutions, and heritage services
Participation from international suppliers and Saudi cultural institutions
Strong focus on digital transformation, immersive storytelling, and preservation methods
High-value networking with museum leaders, policymakers, and cultural professionals

Who Should Attend?

Museum directors and curators
Heritage and conservation specialists
Cultural authorities and government entities
Exhibition designers and architects
Technology providers for museums and heritage sites

Main Features

Museums & Heritage Exhibition – Solutions for conservation, storage, exhibition design, and visitor engagement
Expert Talks & Knowledge Sessions – Discussions on preservation strategies, digital heritage, and cultural innovation
Professional Networking Platforms – Direct engagement with stakeholders shaping Saudi cultural projects.

Merath 2026 was an Arts & Crafts event that took place 19-21 May 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Event recap

Merath 2026 took place from May 19 to 21, 2026, at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Organized by Dmg events, the museums and heritage expo focused on cultural institutions and the technologies shaping preservation, storytelling, and visitor engagement. The event covered museum technologies, conservation solutions, heritage services, exhibition design, storage, digital heritage, immersive storytelling, and preservation methods. It brought together museum directors, curators, conservators, cultural authorities, government entities, architects, designers, technology providers, international suppliers, and Saudi cultural institutions. The programme included a museums and heritage exhibition, expert talks and knowledge sessions on preservation strategies and cultural innovation, and professional networking platforms for stakeholders involved in Saudi cultural projects and Vision 2030 ambitions.