Attending industry-specific events builds connections, opens doors to hidden job opportunities, and gives you access to valuable insights and resources. So, if you’re working in the Chemical sector, we’ve got you covered with 10 key industry events to put in your diary👇
Saudi Arabia Coatings Show, Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 17-19 February:
The Saudi Arabia Coatings Show is the only dedicated coatings trade exhibition in Saudi Arabia that brings the coatings industry together. The event creates the perfect environment for manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, buyers and technical specialists like formulators from the coatings industry to meet face-to-face and do business. That’s not all, the event offers the opportunity to gather insight into the latest processes, exchange ideas with industry leaders and build a strong network in the region. For three days, the trade exhibition facilitates serious business and networking opportunities for the coatings community. For more information and to register, visit: saudiarabiacoatingsshow.com
Middle East Coatings Show, Dubai, UAE | 16-18 April:
With more than 29 years in the industry, the Middle East Coatings Show has established itself as the only trade event dedicated to the coatings industry in the Middle East. For three days, the trade exhibition facilitates serious business and networking opportunities for the coatings community. The event creates the perfect environment for manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, distributors, buyers and technical specialists like formulators from the coatings industry to meet face-to-face and do business. That’s not all, the event offers the opportunity to gather insight on the latest processes, exchange ideas with industry leaders and build a strong network in the Middle East and North Africa. For more information and to register, visit: middleeastcoatingsshow.com
Saudi Plastics & Petrochem, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 6–9 May:
The Saudi Plastics & Petrochem trade fair is the platform that brings international and local innovative solutions, machinery and sustainable workflow practices for the plastics and petrochemicals industry to the Kingdom. Government decision-makers, trade buyers, industry professionals and top international and local plastics and petrochemical companies come together to network, exchange knowledge and showcase the newest and best in plastics and petrochemical machinery, technologies, goods and services that will transform the sector in 2024. For more information and to register, visit: saudipp.com
Middle East Sulphur, Abu Dhabi, UAE | 20-23 May:
MEScon is devoted to networking, thought leadership, innovation and best practice operations across the entire sour gas and sulphur value chain. With the region’s prominence in the global sulphur industry, MEScon is the place where the sulphur and sour gas community meet to discuss and debate the key strategic themes that are driving the industry. For more information and to register, visit: middleeastsulphur.com
Middle East Composites & Advanced Materials (MECAM) Expo, Dubai, UAE | 10-12 September:
This three-day trade show will once again gather the entire composite value chain including raw materials, equipment, tools & ancillary products, intermediate products, engineering, R&D etc, for a comprehensive event. For more information and to register, visit: mecamexpo.com
UTECH Middle East Foam and Polyurethane Expo, Dubai, UAE | 10-12 September:
UTECH Middle East Foam and Polyurethane Expo brings together exhibitors and visitors including manufacturers, suppliers and buyers of technical foam and polyurethane materials, products, technologies & services under one roof. Various segments and applications of polyurethane, including insulation, are showcased. Coupled with a dedicated conference, this event is a powerful platform for the entire industry. For more information and to register, visit: mefpu.com
ARABLAB LIVE (pictured), Dubai, UAE | 24-26 September:
The Lab Show for science, the environment and chemicals. Where innovation delivers the future of laboratory technology. ARABLAB LIVE welcomes visitors and exhibitors from 120+ countries worldwide. For more information and to register, visit: arablab.com
ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE | 11-14 November:
ADIPEC convenes oil, gas, and energy companies and professionals to discuss and discover prospects and opportunities that will unlock new value in an evolving energy landscape. For more information and to register, visit: adipec.com
ArabPlast, Dubai, UAE | 15–18 November:
The leading trade fair for plastics, rubber, petrochemicals and packaging in the MENA region. Global industry stalwarts gather to project the most resilient industry’s changing dynamics & to establish the importance of a circular economy for sustainable environment. For more information and to register, visit: arabplast.info
Gulf Coatings Show, Sharjah, UAE | 24-26 November 2025:
The Gulf Coatings Show is part of the world’s largest and leading network of professional B2B events for the coatings industry, led by the European Coatings Show. For more information and to register, visit: gulf-coatings-show.com
Some of the key areas where we place talent in the Chemical industry include:
◆ Basic & Specialty Chemicals
◆ Agricultural Chemicals
◆ Paints & Coatings
◆ Consumer Products
◆ Fragrances & Flavourings
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