“Arab Plast”… the companies’ gateway to world markets

Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, opened the activities of the “Arab Plast 2025” exhibition, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the participation of more than 750 exhibitors from 35 Arab, European and Asian countries, and it is the largest exhibition for the plastics and petrochemical industries. Rubber, sustainable industries and the circular economy in the Middle East and North Africa region, at a time when participating international companies confirmed that the exhibition and the Emirates in general can To form a gateway to various markets.

According to a press release issued yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum toured the exhibition, which includes 12 international pavilions, including the pavilions of the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy, China and India, and learned about the latest technologies on display that contribute to supporting the plastics and petrochemical industries, and listened to an explanation. Officials of major companies representing various Gulf, Arab and European countries spoke about the development of these industries.

His Highness said, “Holding the exhibition in Dubai in its 17th session reflects Dubai’s leading position as a distinguished destination for organizing major exhibitions, a major player in serving industry and modern technologies, industrial and economic partnerships, and a center that brings together industrial cadres, businessmen and investors with their various interests and fields of work.”

He added, “The (Arab Plast) exhibition is of great importance as it supports the petrochemical, plastic, and rubber industries, which are a fundamental engine for economic growth in various countries of the world. In addition, it strengthens international partnerships in these industries, and provides a strategic platform for participants and visitors to explore pioneering solutions and advanced technologies that contribute to… The development of this vital field.

His Highness praised the position that “Arab Plast” has reached globally, and the increasing number of countries participating in its activities year after year. He also praised the exhibition’s keenness in its new session to support sustainable practices in the petrochemical and plastics industry, benefit from environmentally friendly technologies, and support recycling and circular economy plans. .

For his part, the director of the exhibition, Nidal Muhammad Kadar, said, “The exhibition, which continues until January 9, witnesses the participation of more than 750 exhibitors from 35 Arab, European and Asian countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Austria, China, Egypt, and Germany. Italy, India, South Korea, Switzerland, Vietnam, and Jordan.

In addition, officials participating in “Arab Plast 2025” stressed the importance of the UAE to international companies operating in the plastics and petrochemicals sector, as a strategic platform to enhance expansion in the markets of the region and the world.

Officials of international pavilions told the Emirates News Agency, WAM, during the exhibition, that the eyes of international companies, especially Western companies, are turning to the UAE, as it is a strategic center and gateway to the markets of the Middle East and Africa.

The director of the Arab Plast exhibition, Nidal Muhammad Kadar, confirmed that the UAE is a strategic gateway to the Middle East, Africa and even global markets, as companies find in Dubai a commercial center that provides an ideal environment for growth and expansion.

For his part, the official of the German pavilion at the exhibition, Florin Mikulás, stressed the importance of the UAE market in the plastics industries and advanced machinery sector, noting the participation of about 70 German companies. Mikulás, who represents the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, headquartered in Frankfurt, expressed his optimism about the region’s market, There are promising opportunities for growth and expansion, pointing out that the exhibition and the UAE in general can constitute a gateway to various markets.

For her part, the official of the Italian pavilion at the exhibition, Marika Mag, said that Italy pays great attention to the UAE market and considers it a major platform for expanding business in the region, pointing out that the Italian pavilion includes 40 companies, and pointed out that many Italian companies own branches or have partnerships. In Dubai and the Emirates in general, indicating that the Emirates is one of the most important markets for exporting Italian plastic products, and Marika spoke about the aspirations of Italian companies to expand their business in the region through the Emirates.