Hasher Al Maktoum opens the 17th edition of the exhibition "Arab Plast"
DUBAI, 7 JANUARY / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, today opened the activities of the “Arab Plast 2025” exhibition, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, which is the largest exhibition for the plastics, petrochemicals, rubber, sustainable industries and circular economy in the Middle East and North Africa region. .
According to a press release issued today, His Highness Sheikh Hasher 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 of the development of these industries from officials. Major companies representing various Gulf, Arab and European countries.
His Highness Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum said that holding the exhibition in Dubai in its 17th session reflects the leading position of Dubai, as a distinguished destination for organizing major exhibitions, a major player in serving industry, 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 that the Arab Plast exhibition is gaining importance because it supports the petrochemical, plastic and rubber industries, which are an essential 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, Nidal Muhammad Kadar, director of the exhibition, said that 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, Germany, Italy, India, South Korea, Switzerland, Vietnam and Jordan.
He explained that petrochemicals and components derived from oil and gas are used in all types of daily products, including packaging, plastics, clothing, detergents and tires, citing a study conducted by the International Energy Agency in which it stated that petrochemicals have become the largest driver of global demand for oil.
He stated that the plastics and petrochemicals industry will be one of the leading sectors leading the economy of oil-producing countries in the coming years.
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