Gulf Print & Pack 2026, the global trade show for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, will bring together more than 300 exhibitors to showcase new technology. The event will take place from March 31 to April 2, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Center. Gulf Print & Pack anticipates a projected 15% growth in floor space from the last edition.

Marking its 15th edition, Gulf Print & Pack 2026 offers business and networking opportunities for commercial printers, print service providers, packaging converters, and print buyers from over 100 countries. The event will feature the latest advancements across the entire production journey, from prepress to post-press. Highlights will also include digital, flexo, offset, and hybrid printing technologies, as well as innovative solutions in finishing, embellishment, and materials.

This year’s event will focus on key trends shaping the future of the industry, including digital transformation, sustainability, personalization, short-run production, smart packaging, and interactive print.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of products, from labels, flexible packaging, and cartons to boxes, textiles, and décor – all under one roof.

Andrew Galloway, group director of Gulf Print & Pack, states, “The MENA region is experiencing accelerated growth in printing and packaging markets, which is further catalyzed by the strategic location of Dubai as a regional hub. Gulf Print & Pack 2026 remains a vital platform to support and accelerate the expansion of the local printing and packaging sector.”

Technology on display

Gulf Print & Pack 2026 will feature industry-leading brands such as Konica Minolta, Bobst, Ricoh, Weigang, and Nilpeter, in addition to other local and global innovators showcasing their latest technologies and solutions.

Nayyar Ansari, marketing manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Middle East, says, “Konica Minolta is accelerating the shift from analog to digital printing, delivering high-value, sustainable, and on-demand solutions for labels, packaging, and commercial printing. Automated, data-driven workflows reduce waste and boost production efficiency. Visitors can experience the new white toner with over 70% opacity, supported by Intelligent Quality Care technology that ensures consistent, reliable color quality throughout the entire print run.”

Khaled Joundi, region business director, Middle East, Pakistan and Egypt at Bobst, adds, “For Bobst, Gulf Print & Pack is more than an exhibition. It is a strategic meeting point to strengthen partnerships, share expertise, and shape the future of packaging through sustainability.”