Expo Sharjah is preparing for the 2026 season with 95 exhibitions and strengthening the emirate’s leadership in exhibitions

Sharjah, December 21 / WAM / Expo Center Sharjah is preparing to organize a series of events during 2026 to consolidate its position as a leading destination for exhibitions and conferences in the region and a global center for business tourism.

The center’s agenda for the year 2026 includes more than 95 exhibitions and events from major local, regional and international events covering various main sectors, including industry, education, smart transportation, trade, gold and jewellery, in addition to cultural and social festivals organized and hosted by Expo Sharjah at its headquarters in Sharjah and its affiliated centers in Khor Fakkan and Al Dhaid, which annually attract more than 3 million visitors, which enhances Sharjah’s role as a bridge for cultural communication and an effective platform. To exchange experiences and build strategic partnerships in different sectors.

The center begins its agenda in 2026 with the most prominent industrial event in the field of steel manufacturing, “SteelFab 2026,” during the period from January 12 to 15, which builds on the success of the 2025 edition, which attracted more than 600 brands. The next session will focus on the future of the industry and present the latest automation, robotics and artificial intelligence technologies.

In the real estate sector, the center will host the “Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition – ACRES” during the period from January 21 to 24, 2026, to provide a platform for investors, real estate developers, and companies specialized in this sector.

The activities of the first quarter of 2026 also include the “Emirates Jewels Exhibition” from January 28 to February 1, 2026, which is considered a platform to celebrate local designers and unique Emirati creativity, followed by the Ramadan Nights Exhibition from March 6 to 22, which includes a schedule full of entertainment activities, cultural and heritage programs, and competitions open to visitors, which will enrich the experience of visitors to the exhibition and provide the most appropriate space to spend evenings. Enjoyable Ramadan with family members.

The 57th edition of the Middle East Watch and Jewelery Exhibition will take place from April 8 to 12, 2026. The exhibition will continue its success in supporting this vital sector and provide a regional platform to display the latest designs of watches, jewelry and precious stones from international brands. It will be followed by the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which will last from April 22 to May 3, 2026, then the Discover Kerala Exhibition during the period from May 8 to 10, 2026, followed by the Eid Exhibition. Al Adha”, which provides visitors with a unique shopping experience and offers shoppers a wide range of products that include electronics, fashion, accessories, perfumes and gifts, during the period from May 16 to 27, 2026.

The Expo Sharjah 2026 agenda also includes major events organized for the first time in Sharjah, most notably the Regional Forum for Data and Community Development from May 18 to 21, and the “Atmanir Bharat” exhibition from June 10 to 12, in addition to a series of events organized annually by Expo Sharjah, most notably the Expo Culinaire and the Hive Furniture Exhibition, which brings together an elite group of international designers and brands to showcase their latest innovations. In the world of furniture, home decor, and the “Emirates Chinese Tire Exhibition,” which specializes in the tire and auto spare parts sector, the center concludes its activities for the first half of 2026 with the Big Sale Exhibition and the Back to School Exhibition.

The center will begin its first activities in the last quarter of 2026 with the International Government Communication Forum, which will be held over the course of September 9 and 10, followed by the 58th edition of the Middle East Watch and Jewelery Exhibition from September 30 to October 4. The center also provides lovers of oriental perfumes with the “Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition” from 9 to 18 October 2026, followed by the “International Education Exhibition” during the period from 11 to 13 October, which brings together under one roof. Offers the finest universities, institutes and colleges from around the world for their academic programs and study opportunities available to ambitious students.

From October 9 to 18, Expo Center Sharjah will witness the launch of the activities of the second edition of the “Middle East Cosmetics Exhibition,” which brings together beauty experts from all over the region and provides a platform for the launch of new products and innovations in skin care, cosmetics, and hair care from international and regional brands, while it will host the “Sharjah International Book Fair” from November 4 to 15, followed by the launch of the activities of the second edition of the “Future Mobility Exhibition” from November 25 to 28, which participates in… It has more than 100 international brands, and the major shopping sales start from November 26 to December 6, followed by the winter clearance from December 17 to 27.

During the year 2026, Expo Center Al Dhaid will continue to strengthen its presence as a community and economic platform that meets the aspirations of residents and visitors of the central region through an integrated program of specialized events and exhibitions, at the forefront of which is the Al Dhaid Agricultural Exhibition, which celebrates agricultural production in the areas of Sharjah, passing through the Electronics Exhibition, which highlights the latest technologies, all the way to the Al Dhaid Dates Festival, which celebrates one of the most important symbols of Emirati heritage. Expo Al Dhaid also presents a new version of the Al Asayel Festival, which includes services and equipment for horses and camels. And falcons, in addition to the Al Dhaid Dates Festival, which offers a wide range of the finest dates, and the Adventure and Camping Exhibition, which provides adventure enthusiasts with an opportunity to discover the latest equipment and supplies, in addition to many retail sector exhibitions and cultural and social events that enrich the visitors’ experience.

During the year 2026, Expo Khor Fakkan presents an agenda full of various events and exhibitions. It begins its season with the Ramadan and Eid Supplies Exhibition, which meets the needs of the family during these occasions, followed by the Khor Fakkan Book Fair, which celebrates culture and knowledge, and then the “Khor Fakkan Innovates Exhibition,” which displays the latest innovations and creativity.

During the holy month of Ramadan, Expo Khorfakkan will also host the “Zahba Ramadan” exhibition, which presents a range of Ramadan products, in addition to the Ramadan exhibition, which provides visitors with a distinctive shopping experience that suits the atmosphere of the holy month, while the public interested in agriculture will be on a date with a new version of the “Mango Festival”, which highlights the efforts of farmers in Sharjah and the Emirates in producing mangoes.

The Expo Khorfakkan agenda also includes the Perfume Exhibition, the Eastern Bride Exhibition, and the Khor Fakkan Winter Exhibition.

His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Expo Center Sharjah, confirmed in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, that the Center’s agenda for 2026 represents a qualitative leap in its journey and reflects the efforts made by the Sharjah Chamber to enhance the emirate’s position as a leading regional and global destination for exhibitions and conferences, and an exemplary platform for international companies and institutions to build partnerships, exchange experiences and showcase their products, indicating that what we are witnessing today Expo Sharjah is a qualitative shift in the concept of the exhibition industry. The industrial, commercial, educational and cultural sectors intersect in one system, opening new horizons for partnerships and creating an incubating environment for sustainable growth in different sectors.

He said that attracting millions of visitors and thousands of exhibitors from countries around the world reflects the growing confidence in Sharjah’s position as a global center for business tourism, pointing out that this ambitious agenda is an investment in the future, a long-term building of bridges of international cooperation, and an effective platform that enables companies, creators, and entrepreneurs to transform meetings into partnerships, ideas into projects, and ambitions into achievements.

For his part, His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Center Sharjah, told “WAM” that the center’s agenda for 2026 was the result of strategic planning based on a careful reading of the needs of local and regional markets and developments in the exhibition industry globally, noting that the center worked to attract and organize a group of qualitative and specialized exhibitions and events that meet the aspirations of economic sectors, enhance companies’ competitiveness, and provide effective platforms for displaying innovations, building commercial relationships, and expanding access to new markets.

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