Paper Arabia 2026

Paper Arabia is a long-running B2B exhibition in Dubai for the paper value chain, covering paper, board, tissue, hygiene products, nonwovens, disposables and pulp. The 2026 edition brings manufacturers, converters, machinery suppliers and buyers together to trade and explore new technology for one of the world's fastest-growing paper markets. It is organised by Al Fajer Information & Services, a Dubai exhibition company founded in 1975.

What's on show

Exhibitors present products, machinery and solutions across the whole industry chain, from raw materials and chemicals to converting and packaging.

• Paper and board manufacturing
• Tissue production and converting
• Hygiene products and wipes
• Nonwoven materials and disposables
• Pulp
• Packaging technologies
• Recycling and sustainable solutions

CIDPEX Middle East 2nd edition

Held within Paper Arabia 2026, CIDPEX Middle East returns for a second edition as a dedicated segment for the tissue paper, nonwoven, hygiene and disposable products value chain, with speaker panels on production, sustainability and changing consumer demand.

Who attends

The show targets decision makers from paper and tissue mills, converters, packaging and food-packaging companies, printers, distributors and wholesalers, hypermarkets, hospitality groups, recyclers, consultants and investors.

Key figures

The organiser cites around 120 exhibitors from 28 countries and some 7,500 visitors for the show.