SHARJAH, 15th February, 2023 (WAM) — Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) is to host the eighth edition of the Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region, with more than 160 major global and regional companies from 30 countries taking part, along with many national and local companies and a selection of the world’s leading brands.
The exhibition, organised by Al Furat Fair Organiser from 21st to 23rd February, 2023, will introduce the latest in the paper industry, printing supplies, packaging machines, and raw materials such as printing chemicals, wrapping paper, inks, and hygiene paper products. The event also boasts modern trends in the paper industry and sustainable solutions for companies that seek to reduce their carbon footprint and financial costs.
Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, ECS's CEO, stressed that hosting Paper One Show builds on the last edition's success, as it managed to attract over 9,000 visitors, which confirms the validity of the ECS's strategic plans to organise more quality events and attracting specialised exhibitions and conferences that are of high importance and impact many economic sectors positively and directly. Al-Midfa highlighted the event's important role in promoting the paper and packaging industry, expected to see significant growth in the UAE in the next five years, reaching AED21 billion, as the market focuses more on environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions. This is why the event is so important for satisfying the local market needs.
Tarek Fakkas CEO at Al Furat Paper Trading, Paper One Show, Al Furat Fairs Organisers, expressed his pleasure to organise the event in the Emirate of Sharjah, which is an attractive hub for the most distinctive and important national and regional exhibitions. He indicated that the event has been witnessing increasing growth, and the 8th edition boasts even more participants. He also underscored the eye-catching participation of many internationally renowned brands and distinguished regional players and innovators. He emphasised that the exhibition coinciding with the MENA Pulp Week Conference, organised by Al-Furat, reinforces the event's significance and its potential to support and advance the paper industry in the region.
Sponsored by Saudi Paper Manufacturing, the exhibition will be open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. It will feature a series of meetings and gatherings between businessmen, factory owners, and pulp merchants with the opportunity to interact with one of the leading paper manufacturers and suppliers in the Middle East and North Africa region.