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FESPA Middle East will
r e t ur n t o Du b ai
Exhibition Centre (DEC)
from 13–15 January 2026, 2025 concludes
marking the third
edition of the region’s
premier exhibition for Dubai witnessed a spec-
speciality printing and signage. Registration is now open. tacular sporting celebration
The 2026 event will feature 125 exhibitors presenting the as the much-awaited Sona
latest innovations in wide-format digital printing, textile, Premium Ledge 2025
direct-to-garment, offset, embroidery, and signage Cricket Tournament came to
technologies. Thousands of professionals are expected to an exciting close. Held
attend, including 3,000 key buyers, who will have the amidst great enthusiasm, the
opportunity to compare equipment, run files, witness live tournament brought
demonstrations, and gain practical insights for future together 28 competitive
growth and investment. isitors can also participate in free teams, creating an electrify-
educational sessions, including the FESPA Leadership
Exchange (FLEX) — offering business growth insights — and ing atmosphere of energy, Afnan Perfumes emerged victorious, lifting the Winner’s Trophy
Sustainability Spotlight, which helps print and signage teamwork, and community
businesses adopt greener practices. Adding to the spirit. by their shared passion for gripping encounters, where
experience, Club FESPA will provide members with a The event, hosted under the game. The 2025 edition underdogs surprised sea-
dedicated networking lounge to connect, relax, and engage the Sona Premium Ledge lived up to its reputation, soned teams, and every run
with industry peers over complimentary refreshments. For banner, has steadily grown delivering high-intensity and wicket drew cheers from
free entry registration, visit www.fespamiddleeast.com. into one of Dubai’s most matches, thrilling moments, spectators. The competitive
exciting cricket tourna- and unforgettable perfor-
The World Advanced ments, offering a perfect mances. spirit on the field was
M an uf ac t ur i n g & matched equally by the off-
Logistics (WAM Saudi) blend of sportsmanship and The tournament kicked off field camaraderie, with
e x hi bit io n and camaraderie. Each year, it with 28 teams, each show-
conference will take attracts corporate houses, casing determination and teams and supporters coming
place at the Riyadh Front community groups, and skill in the league stages. The together to celebrate the true
Exhibition & Conference
Center (RFECC) from 15–17 cricket enthusiasts, all united matches were packed with spirit of cricket.
Fe b r u a r y 2 02 6.
Recognised as the Kingdom’s leading trade fair, WAM Saudi Star Paper Mills to announce
serves as a strategic platform to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s
transformation into a global manufacturing and logistics
powerhouse. Backed by over $1 trillion in investments
aimed at enhancing industrial infrastructure, advancing switch on of US$54 mill in KEZAD
technology, and driving economic diversification, the event
supports the goals of Vision 2030. WAM Saudi will connect Star Paper Mills will
global leaders, innovators, and investors, unlocking announce the commission-
opportunities across smart manufacturing, logistics, and
next-generation technologies. This year’s event will feature ing of its US$54 million
four co-located exhibitions. (AED 200 million) recycled
container board mill in
US-based WestPoint KEZAD (Khalifa Economic
Home, has expanded its Zones Abu Dhabi) during
footprint in Bahrain with ProPaper 2025, with con-
the inauguration of a
new $5 million state-of- struction now 95% com-
th e - ar t towel plete. “We expect trial The new recycled container board mill to be presented at ProPaper 2025
manufacturing facility. production at this landmark
The ne w pl an t is facility to begin before the industry. “This project Make it in the Emirates
designed to boost end of this year, followed by reflects the vision of the vision, and significantly
operational efficiency
and meet growing demand across regional and global progressive scale up,” said UAE leadership to foster sus- advance the UAE’s environ-
markets.The inauguration ceremony was attended by Abdulla Majid Rasheed, Managing tainable industries,” added mental protection goals.”
bin Adel Fakhro, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Director, Star Paper Mills. Majid Rasheed. “It is The KEZAD facility will
Commerce, and Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable The new 135,000 tonne designed on circular econ-
Development and Chief Executive of the Economic omy principles, with waste produce biodegradable recy-
Development Board (EDB). Also present were Elizabeth recycled container board cled container boards used
Litchfield, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in mill, spread across 59,000 paper primarily sourced in the manufacture of corru-
Manama, alongside senior government officials and square metres, will be for- within the UAE serving as
representatives from various business support organisations. mally presented at ProPaper the main raw material. By gated cartons and paper
The event was hosted by Jonathan Storie, President and CEO 2025 during October 13–15 recycling domestic waste bags. At least 80% of its
of WestPoint Home, and Mike Smith, Vice President – Human streams, the facility will waste paper requirement
Resources, together with the company’s Bahrain leadership - which this year highlights
team. sustainability initiatives reduce reliance on imports, will be met from domestic
reshaping the global paper support the Government’s sources.
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