Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa 2026

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The plastics recycling industry across the Middle East and Africa is at a turning point. Regulatory pressure is intensifying, sustainability targets are tightening, and the demand for high-quality recycled materials is growing faster than ever. The Plastics Recycling Show Middle East and Africa 2026 (PRS ME&A) arrives at exactly the right moment, bringing together the full circular plastics value chain for three days of business, learning, and collaboration at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Now in its fourth edition, PRS ME&A has firmly established itself as the region's premier event for everyone engaged in the sustainable use of plastics. The previous edition attracted over 100 exhibitors, more than 50 speakers, and upwards of 3,000 attendees representing every corner of the regional supply chain, from recyclers and collectors to brand owners, machinery suppliers, and policymakers. The 2026 edition is set to build on that momentum significantly.

A major highlight this year is a dedicated focus on sustainable compounders, additives, and masterbatch solutions, reflecting the industry's urgent push to move beyond basic recycling and toward high-value, application-ready materials. This new feature connects technology providers with recyclers looking to upgrade output quality, tackle contamination challenges, and meet the growing demand for performance-grade recycled polymers across construction, packaging, automotive, and consumer goods sectors.

Running alongside the exhibition is a three-day conference covering the latest legislation, market developments, and technical advances shaping the sector. Speakers and participants represent the full cross-section of the plastics recycling ecosystem, making it one of the most comprehensive industry conversations in the region.

The event also hosts the Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East and Africa, which recognise outstanding innovation in recycling machinery and sustainable plastic packaging, adding a celebratory dimension to what is already a rich professional programme.

For anyone working in or entering the circular plastics space across the MEA region, PRS ME&A 2026 is an unmissable platform to make new connections, discover new technologies, and stay ahead of a rapidly evolving market.