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GPP 2026

Gulf Print & Pack 2026 expands

15%, featuring over 300 exhibitors

G ulf Print & Pack 2026, the premier print and packaging tech-

nology trade event in the Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) region, will bring together more than 300 global
exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge innovations. The event
will take place from 28–30 September 2026 at the Dubai
World Trade Centre with a projected 15% growth in floor space from
the last edition.

What to expect
Marking its 15th milestone edition, Gulf Print & Pack 2026 offers
unparalleled business and networking opportunities for commercial
printers, print service providers, packaging converters, and print buy-
ers from over 100 countries. The event will feature the latest advance-
ments across the entire production journey, from pre-press to
post-press, including digital, flexo, offset, and hybrid printing tech-
nologies, 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 interac- GPP is reaffirming its relevance as the industry’s preeminent event in the region
tive print. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of meeting point to strengthen partnerships, share expertise, and shape the
products, from labels, flexible packaging, and cartons & boxes to tex- future of packaging through sustainability.”
tiles and décor, all under one roof. Barry Killengrey, Event Director at Gulf Print & Pack, concluded: “This
Andrew Galloway, Group Director of Gulf Print & Pack, highlighted
the event’s significance: “The MENA region is experiencing acceler- year’s event again shows our commitment to delivering a platform for
ated growth in printing and packaging markets which is further cata- exhibitors, partners, and visitors to build lasting relationships.”
lyzed by the strategic location of Dubai as a regional hub. Gulf Print & MEA & GCC labels enter a new strategic phase
Pack 2026 remains a vital platform to support and accelerate the
expansion of the local printing and packaging sector.” While the global consumer packaging labels market is set for sustained
growth through 2034, the Middle East and Africa present a distinct accel-
Industry-leading brands on display eration curve. Expanding FMCG demand, rapid e-commerce growth, and
rising regulatory and traceability requirements are transforming labels
Gulf Print & Pack 2026 will feature industry-leading brands such as
Konica Minolta, BOBST, Ricoh, Weigang, and Nilpeter in addition to from basic identifiers into strategic brand, compliance, and data tools.
other local and global innovators showcasing their latest technologies Smart labelling, high-performance materials, and design-led differentia-
and solutions. Prestige Graphics, for example, will bring its Eterna tion are gaining momentum across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and
ECUT 1060E, a dynamic high-speed automatic die-cutter machine. At personal care segments. For MEA brand owners and converters, accurate,
Konica Minolta, visitors will experience intelligent solutions. durable, and data-enabled labels are no longer value adds—they are
Nayyar Ansari, Marketing Manager at Konica Minolta Business becoming a core commercial, operational, and risk-management impera-
Solutions Middle East, said: “Konica Minolta is accelerating the shift tive.
from analog to digital printing, delivering high-value, sustainable, and The MEA labels industry is not facing disruption—it is exercising stra-
on-demand solutions for labels, packaging, and commercial printing. tegic choice. Growth remains intact, but the winners will be those who
Automated, data-driven workflows reduce waste and boost production prioritise execution over expansion, balance flexo with digital, and treat
efficiency. Visitors can experience the new white toner with over 70% labels as business-critical assets. As markets mature, success will hinge on
opacity, supported by Intelligent Quality Care technology that ensures productivity, agility, and trust. The sector’s next chapter will be defined
consistent, reliable color quality throughout the entire print run.” not by how much is produced, but by how intelligently it is delivered.
With a record number of exhibitors reaching over 300 brands, Gulf
Print & Pack is once more reaffirming its relevance as the industry’s Event Details
preeminent event in the region. Khaled Joundi, Region Business Gulf Print & Pack 2026 will take place from 28–30 September 2026 at
Director, Middle East, Pakistan & Egypt at BOBST, confirmed: “For the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event is free to attend for industry
BOBST, Gulf Print & Pack is more than an exhibition, it is a strategic professionals.
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