Achema Middle East: New Trade Fair in Saudi Arabia from 2026

New Trade Fair for the Processing Industry Achema Expands into the Middle East

2025-05-09 Source: Dechema 1 min Reading Time

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Starting in 2026, Achema will take place in Saudi Arabia for the first time. The new Achema Middle East in Riyadh is set to become a central meeting place for international companies, politics and research in the region as a trade fair for the processing industry.

Achema Middle East will launch in Saudi Arabia in 2026.(Bild: Dechema/ Hannibal) — Achema Middle East will launch in Saudi Arabia in 2026.
(Bild: Dechema/ Hannibal)

Dechema, organiser of Achema, the world's leading trade fair for the process industry, is organising Achema Middle East in Saudi Arabia in cooperation with Messe Frankfurt. The event will take place for the first time in 2026 and then every three years in Riyadh. Achema Middle East is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is taking place against the backdrop of the ambitious government programme Saudi Vision 2030 for the economic and social development of the country.

With Achema Middle East, there will be a new industry meeting place for the process industry in the region, bringing together companies, political decision-makers and experts to showcase and discuss the very latest developments, technologies and innovations. The event organisers are aiming to attract as many as 400 international exhibitors. The trade show will be accompanied by an extensive congress programme.

As Dr Björn Mathes, CEO of Dechema Exhibitions, explains: “With Messe Frankfurt, we have found a strong partner who shares our vision of further expanding Achema internationally, moving into new markets and adding new, future-oriented elements to our programme. Messe Frankfurt brings its vast expertise in the international trade show business and its worldwide network to the table. At the same time, we contribute our in-depth sector knowledge and technological expertise from the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry — not to mention the experience and community that comes from organising Achema for over a hundred successful years. This opens up excellent opportunities for us to firmly establish Achema Middle East and to reach a global audience there.”

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