The 47th edition of Big 5 Global will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 23 to 26, 2026. Supported by UAE federal and local government authorities, the industry exhibition will spotlight supply chain resilience, technology advancement, sustainable transformation, and workforce capabilities across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
China's outbound direct investment into the UAE reached $2.6 billion, more than tripling compared to the previous reporting year and making the UAE the top Middle Eastern recipient of Chinese direct investment capital. Beijing-based China Securities obtained regulatory approvals to establish a regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre, where Chinese banks now represent over 30 percent of total banking and capital markets assets. Concurrently, major Chinese firms including Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, CATL, and Envision Energy are slated to participate in ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi.
ADIPEC 2026 announced record Asian engagement featuring 353 companies and six dedicated country pavilions, including China. Major Chinese state and private firms such as Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, CATL, and Envision Energy have confirmed their attendance in Abu Dhabi.
The 31st Middle East Coatings Show opened on September 28, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. Organiser dmg events reported that the exhibition marks the first time the biennial trade show is hosted at this new venue. The event is projected to gather more than 5,000 visitors and feature over 300 international brands across the coatings sector.
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