Dechema, the organizer of Achema, the world's leading trade fair for the process industry, will be collaborating with Messe Frankfurt to stage Achema Middle East in Saudi Arabia. The event will take place for the first time in 2026 and then every three years in Riyadh. The new process technology trade fair 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 Saudi Vision 2030 government program for the country's economic and social development.
Achema Middle East aims to attract 400 international exhibitors
The event will create a new industry meeting place for the process industry in the Middle East, bringing together companies, political decision-makers, and experts to present and discuss new developments and technologies. The organizers are aiming for a significant number of around 400 international exhibitors. The trade fair will be accompanied by a comprehensive congress program.
Achema Middle East brings together trade fair expertise and industry know-how
Dr. Björn Mathes, Managing Director of Dechema Ausstellungs-GmbH, 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.”
Messe Frankfurt CEO Wolfgang Marzin adds: “We are very proud that Dechema has been holding its leading event for the chemical industry at our Frankfurt base for 88 years. This is why we are especially pleased to join forces with Dechema in setting up Achema Middle East and to launch this renowned brand in a whole new region.”
