SteelFab 2026

About

SteelFab 2026 is the Middle East’s premier trade event for the metalworking, manufacturing, and steel fabrication industry. Scheduled from 12–15 January 2026 at Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE, this 21st edition will showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations in welding, cutting, machine tools, robotics, and AI-driven manufacturing solutions.

Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah, SteelFab 2026 will feature over 650 global brands from 38 countries, offering a comprehensive platform for professionals across sectors such as construction, oil & gas, shipbuilding, aerospace, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) industries. The exhibition will cover key areas including:

• Welding & Cutting: The largest segment in the Middle East, presenting a diverse range of welding equipment, consumables, and services. 

• Machine Tools: Featuring metal cutting tools, lathes, milling, drilling, grinding, EDMs, work centers, CNC machine tools, and metal-cutting machinery. 

• Pipe & Tube Machinery: Showcasing machinery and tools for pipe & tube construction, pipe forming, pipe cutting, roll bending, tube forming, tube bending, orbital welding, pipe & tube straightening, clamps, and accessories. 

• 3D Printing, AI & Robotics: Highlighting advancements in automation and digital manufacturing technologies.

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SteelFab 2026 will also host live demonstrations, the Best Welder Competition, B2B matchmaking, and a dedicated Fasteners World Middle East segment. With free entry and parking, the event is open to trade and professional visitors, offering a unique opportunity to network, source new technologies, and explore the future of metal fabrication in the region.

For more information and to register, visit steelfabme.com.