GULF CALENDAR
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.
Construction
30 August - 2 September 2026
Rijad · Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
The Saudi edition of the Big 5 family, the central meeting point for contractors, developers and building material suppliers.
Official site: Big 5 Construct Saudi (opens in a new tab)
SAUDI ARABIATechnology
31 August - 3 September 2026
Rijad · Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malham
Saudi Arabia's flagship technology conference; fifth edition in Riyadh.
Official site: LEAP 2026 (opens in a new tab)Logistics
8 - 10 September 2026
Rijad · Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
Saudi Arabia's show for warehousing, intralogistics and supply chain, the natural entry point for exporters solving distribution.
Official site: Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo (opens in a new tab)
SAUDI ARABIAHoReCa
15 - 17 September 2026
Rijad · Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
Saudi Arabia's leading hospitality event, aligned with Vision 2030, this year adding a dedicated CoffeeZone section.
Official site: Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi (opens in a new tab)Food & Beverage
27 - 29 September 2026
Džeda · Jeddah Superdome
1,000+ exhibitors from 95+ countries, now in Jeddah, the Kingdom’s main trade and logistics gateway.
Official site: The Saudi Food Show (opens in a new tab)Food processing & packaging
27 - 29 September 2026
Džeda · Jeddah Superdome
Ingredients, processing equipment, packaging and automation for food production, co-located with The Saudi Food Show.
Official site: Saudi Food Manufacturing (opens in a new tab)
UAEBeauty & Care
6 - 8 October 2026
Dubai · Dubai World Trade Centre
The region's largest trade event for beauty, care and fragrance; 30th edition.
Official site: Beautyworld Middle East (opens in a new tab)Food & Beverage
12 - 14 October 2026
Doha · Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Qatar's only specialised B2B food and beverage trade fair, running alongside Hospitality Qatar.
Official site: Food Qatar (opens in a new tab)HoReCa
12 - 14 October 2026
Doha · Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Qatar's trade fair for hospitality, catering and HoReCa equipment; 11th edition.
Official site: Hospitality Qatar (opens in a new tab)Pharmaceuticals
12 - 14 October 2026
Rijad · Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
The Saudi pharma show: manufacturing, ingredients and drug distribution.
Official site: Saudi International Pharma Expo (opens in a new tab)
SAUDI ARABIAAgriculture
19 - 22 October 2026
Rijad · Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
Saudi Arabia's largest agriculture show, with over 400 exhibitors from more than 35 countries.
Official site: Saudi Agriculture (opens in a new tab)Energy
20 - 22 October 2026
Dubai · Dubai World Trade Centre
The water, energy, technology and environment exhibition run by DEWA, the region’s main sustainability platform.
Official site: WETEX (opens in a new tab)
SAUDI ARABIAHealthcare
26 - 29 October 2026
Rijad · Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham
2,200+ exhibiting brands and over 130,000 healthcare professionals.
Official site: Global Health Exhibition (opens in a new tab)
UAEEnergy
2 - 5 November 2026
Abu Dabi · ADNEC
One of the world's largest energy industry exhibitions.
Official site: ADIPEC (opens in a new tab)Construction
2 - 5 November 2026
Rijad · Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
Around 420 exhibitors from 22 countries across 25,000+ sqm, focused on building materials and equipment.
Official site: Saudi Build (opens in a new tab)Food processing & packaging
3 - 5 November 2026
Dubai · Dubai World Trade Centre
The regional show for ingredients, processing, packaging and automation in the food industry.
Official site: Gulfood Manufacturing (opens in a new tab)HoReCa
3 - 5 November 2026
Dubai · Dubai World Trade Centre
350+ exhibitors from 35+ countries in kitchen, café and hotel equipment; co-located with Gulfood Manufacturing.
Official site: GulfHost (opens in a new tab)Food & Beverage
3 - 5 November 2026
Dubai · Dubai World Trade Centre
The regional sweets, snacks and confectionery show, co-located with Gulfood Manufacturing.
Official site: ISM Middle East (opens in a new tab)
UAEAutomotive
10 - 12 November 2026
Dubai · Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City
Leading trade show for the automotive aftermarket in the MEA region.
Official site: Automechanika Dubai (opens in a new tab)Food & Beverage
15 - 18 November 2026
Rijad · Riyadh Front Expo
National food exhibition with 450+ exhibitors, 900+ brands and around 15,000 expected trade visitors.
Official site: Saudi Food Expo (opens in a new tab)
UAEConstruction
23 - 26 November 2026
Dubai · Dubai World Trade Centre
The region's central construction event: 1,800+ exhibitors and 65,000+ attendees.
Official site: Big 5 Global (opens in a new tab)
UAETechnology
7 - 11 December 2026
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.
Official site: GITEX Global (opens in a new tab)
SAUDI ARABIAHoReCa
≈ 7 - 9 December 2026
Rijad · Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
Saudi Arabia's leading HoReCa event, with chef and barista competitions.
Official site: Saudi Horeca (opens in a new tab)
SAUDI ARABIAPharmaceuticals
14 - 16 December 2026
Rijad · Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malham
Regional edition of CPHI, the world's leading pharmaceutical trade show.
Official site: CPHI Middle East (opens in a new tab)Healthcare
14 - 16 December 2026
Doha · Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Qatar's exhibition for medical devices, equipment and healthcare services.
Official site: Qatar Medicare (QMED) (opens in a new tab)Automotive
11 - 13 January 2027
Rijad · Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
The Saudi edition of Automechanika, covering parts, workshop equipment and aftermarket services.
Official site: Automechanika Riyadh (opens in a new tab)HoReCa
≈ January 2027
Kuvajt · Kuwait International Fair, Mishref
Kuwait's leading B2B event for hotels, restaurants and cafés; the 2026 edition ran 19 to 21 January.
Official site: HORECA Kuwait (opens in a new tab)
UAEHealthcare
25 - 28 January 2027
Dubai · Dubai Exhibition Centre i Dubai World Trade Centre
The region's leading healthcare show (formerly Arab Health); 4,200+ exhibitors from 195+ countries.
Official site: WHX Dubai (Arab Health) (opens in a new tab)Technology
31 January - 3 February 2027
Doha · Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Middle East edition of the world's largest technology summit.
Official site: Web Summit Qatar (opens in a new tab)SAUDI ARABIATechnology
3 - 6 February 2027
Rijad · Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
Sixth edition of the Saudi flagship technology conference.
Official site: LEAP 2027 (opens in a new tab)Food & Beverage
15 - 19 March 2027
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.
Official site: Gulfood (opens in a new tab)HoReCa
1 - 3 June 2027
Dubai · Dubai World Trade Centre
The UAE's trade fair for hotel and hospitality fit-out, from interiors to kitchen technology.
Official site: The Hotel Show Dubai (opens in a new tab)Beauty & Care
21 - 23 June 2027
Rijad · Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
The Saudi edition of Beautyworld; the 2025 edition drew over 400 exhibitors and 17,700+ visitors.
Official site: Beautyworld Riyadh (opens in a new tab)
QATARConstruction
≈ June 2027
Doha · Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Qatar's largest construction and building materials show; the 2027 date is not yet published.
Official site: Project Qatar (opens in a new tab)No fair matches that combination. Clear one of the filters.
Dates marked with ≈ are indicative and should be confirmed with the organiser. All dates are subject to change.
