Merath Expo 2027 - Middle East Museums & Heritage Expo

Merath, from the Arabic word for heritage, is dmg events' trade exhibition for the museum and cultural heritage sector in the Middle East. It brings suppliers of museology, exhibition design, conservation and immersive technology together with the museums, cultural institutions and heritage developers driving Saudi Arabia's cultural build-out.

Product sectors

The exhibition covers the full range of what museums and heritage sites procure.

• Audio visual
• Museology and museum technology
• Exhibition design and project services
• Conservation and restoration
• Museum and cultural institutions
• Art and cultural merchandise
• Safety and security systems

Who attends

Museum directors and curators, heritage authorities, cultural developers, designers, architects, contractors and technology integrators. Entry is free for trade and industry professionals; visitors under 18 are not admitted.

Market context

dmg events points to Saudi cultural investment led by the Museums Commission, with 16 new museums planned by 2030 and a target of 150 million visitors by 2030. Merath runs alongside the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo and Saudi Light & Sound Expo at Riyadh Front, and includes a summit programme.