Gulf calendar
Upcoming trade fairs 2026/2027
The leading trade fairs of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, from August 2026 to June 2027. The food calendar is the core of KORIDOR’s focus, joined by the key events of other industries.
- trade fairs
- 30
- industries
- 11
- markets
- 4
30 of 30
September 2026
Jeddah
- 27–29Sep
The Saudi Food Show
Food & Beverage
Jeddah, Jeddah Superdome
1,000+ exhibitors from 95+ countries, now in Jeddah, the Kingdom’s main trade and logistics gateway.
27 - 29 September 2026
Official site: The Saudi Food Show (opens in a new tab) - 27–29Sep
Saudi Food Manufacturing
Food processing & packaging
Jeddah, Jeddah Superdome
Ingredients, processing equipment, packaging and automation for food production, co-located with The Saudi Food Show.
27 - 29 September 2026
Official site: Saudi Food Manufacturing (opens in a new tab)
October 2026
Riyadh
- 6–8Oct
Beautyworld Middle East
Beauty & Care
Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre
The region's largest trade event for beauty, care and fragrance; 30th edition.
6 - 8 October 2026
Official site: Beautyworld Middle East (opens in a new tab) - 12–14Oct
Food Qatar
Food & Beverage
Doha, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Qatar's only specialised B2B food and beverage trade fair, running alongside Hospitality Qatar.
12 - 14 October 2026
Official site: Food Qatar (opens in a new tab) - 12–14Oct
Hospitality Qatar
HoReCa
Doha, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Qatar's trade fair for hospitality, catering and HoReCa equipment; 11th edition.
12 - 14 October 2026
Official site: Hospitality Qatar (opens in a new tab) - 12–14Oct
Saudi International Pharma Expo
Pharmaceuticals
Riyadh, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
The Saudi pharma show: manufacturing, ingredients and drug distribution.
12 - 14 October 2026
Official site: Saudi International Pharma Expo (opens in a new tab) - 19–22Oct
Saudi Agriculture
Agriculture
Riyadh, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
Saudi Arabia's largest agriculture show, with over 400 exhibitors from more than 35 countries.
19 - 22 October 2026
Official site: Saudi Agriculture (opens in a new tab) - 20–22Oct
WETEX
Energy
Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre
The water, energy, technology and environment exhibition run by DEWA, the region’s main sustainability platform.
20 - 22 October 2026
Official site: WETEX (opens in a new tab) - 26–29Oct
Global Health Exhibition
Healthcare
Riyadh, Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham
2,200+ exhibiting brands and over 130,000 healthcare professionals.
26 - 29 October 2026
Official site: Global Health Exhibition (opens in a new tab)
November 2026
Dubai
- 2–5Nov
ADIPEC
Energy
Abu Dhabi, ADNEC
One of the world's largest energy industry exhibitions.
2 - 5 November 2026
Official site: ADIPEC (opens in a new tab) - 2–5Nov
Saudi Build
Construction
Riyadh, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
Around 420 exhibitors from 22 countries across 25,000+ sqm, focused on building materials and equipment.
2 - 5 November 2026
Official site: Saudi Build (opens in a new tab) - 3–5Nov
Gulfood Manufacturing
Food processing & packaging
Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre
The regional show for ingredients, processing, packaging and automation in the food industry.
3 - 5 November 2026
Official site: Gulfood Manufacturing (opens in a new tab) - 3–5Nov
GulfHost
HoReCa
Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre
350+ exhibitors from 35+ countries in kitchen, café and hotel equipment; co-located with Gulfood Manufacturing.
3 - 5 November 2026
Official site: GulfHost (opens in a new tab) - 3–5Nov
ISM Middle East
Food & Beverage
Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre
The regional sweets, snacks and confectionery show, co-located with Gulfood Manufacturing.
3 - 5 November 2026
Official site: ISM Middle East (opens in a new tab) - 10–12Nov
Automechanika Dubai
Automotive
Dubai, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City
Leading trade show for the automotive aftermarket in the MEA region.
10 - 12 November 2026
Official site: Automechanika Dubai (opens in a new tab) - 15–18Nov
Saudi Food Expo
Food & Beverage
Riyadh, Riyadh Front Expo
National food exhibition with 450+ exhibitors, 900+ brands and around 15,000 expected trade visitors.
15 - 18 November 2026
Official site: Saudi Food Expo (opens in a new tab) - 23–26Nov
Big 5 Global
Construction
Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre
The region's central construction event: 1,800+ exhibitors and 65,000+ attendees.
23 - 26 November 2026
Official site: Big 5 Global (opens in a new tab)
December 2026
Riyadh
- 7–11Dec
GITEX Global
Technology
Dubai, Expo City Dubai (otvaranje u DWTC)
The world's largest tech expo, this year at Expo City Dubai with the opening summit at DWTC.
7 - 11 December 2026
Official site: GITEX Global (opens in a new tab) - ≈Dec
Saudi Horeca
HoReCa
Riyadh, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
Saudi Arabia's leading HoReCa event, with chef and barista competitions.
≈ 7 - 9 December 2026
Official site: Saudi Horeca (opens in a new tab) - 14–16Dec
CPHI Middle East
Pharmaceuticals
Riyadh, Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malham
Regional edition of CPHI, the world's leading pharmaceutical trade show.
14 - 16 December 2026
Official site: CPHI Middle East (opens in a new tab) - 14–16Dec
Qatar Medicare (QMED)
Healthcare
Doha, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Qatar's exhibition for medical devices, equipment and healthcare services.
14 - 16 December 2026
Official site: Qatar Medicare (QMED) (opens in a new tab)
January 2027
Kuwait City
- 11–13Jan
Automechanika Riyadh
Automotive
Riyadh, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
The Saudi edition of Automechanika, covering parts, workshop equipment and aftermarket services.
11 - 13 January 2027
Official site: Automechanika Riyadh (opens in a new tab) - ≈Jan
HORECA Kuwait
HoReCa
Kuwait City, Kuwait International Fair, Mishref
Kuwait's leading B2B event for hotels, restaurants and cafés; the 2026 edition ran 19 to 21 January.
≈ January 2027
Official site: HORECA Kuwait (opens in a new tab) - 25–28Jan
WHX Dubai (Arab Health)
Healthcare
Dubai, Dubai Exhibition Centre i Dubai World Trade Centre
The region's leading healthcare show (formerly Arab Health); 4,200+ exhibitors from 195+ countries.
25 - 28 January 2027
Official site: WHX Dubai (Arab Health) (opens in a new tab) - 31–3Jan
Web Summit Qatar
Technology
Doha, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Middle East edition of the world's largest technology summit.
31 January - 3 February 2027
Official site: Web Summit Qatar (opens in a new tab)
February 2027
Riyadh
- 3–6Feb
LEAP 2027
Technology
Riyadh, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
Sixth edition of the Saudi flagship technology conference.
3 - 6 February 2027
Official site: LEAP 2027 (opens in a new tab)
March 2027
Dubai
- 15–19Mar
Gulfood
Food & Beverage
Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre i Dubai Exhibition Centre
The world's largest food & beverage show: 8,500+ exhibitors from 195 countries, across twelve sectors.
15 - 19 March 2027
Official site: Gulfood (opens in a new tab)
June 2027
Riyadh
- 1–3Jun
The Hotel Show Dubai
HoReCa
Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre
The UAE's trade fair for hotel and hospitality fit-out, from interiors to kitchen technology.
1 - 3 June 2027
Official site: The Hotel Show Dubai (opens in a new tab) - 21–23Jun
Beautyworld Riyadh
Beauty & Care
Riyadh, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
The Saudi edition of Beautyworld; the 2025 edition drew over 400 exhibitors and 17,700+ visitors.
21 - 23 June 2027
Official site: Beautyworld Riyadh (opens in a new tab) - ≈Jun
Project Qatar
Construction
Doha, Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Qatar's largest construction and building materials show; the 2027 date is not yet published.
≈ June 2027
Official site: Project Qatar (opens in a new tab)
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