Mubasher: ACHEMA Middle East is making its debut in the region at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) in Saudi Arabia on 26–28 October 2026, under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and with the support of ASAS.
The event brings ACHEMA’s expertise in chemical engineering, process technology, and applied industrial science into a region undergoing rapid industrial diversification and downstream expansion, according to a press release.
As Saudi Arabia advances large-scale industrial and energy transition projects, including a carbon capture hub in Jubail designed to capture up to 9 million tons of CO₂ per year by 2028 and the $8.40 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen project targeting production of 600 tons per day of clean hydrogen by 2027, the region’s process industries are entering a phase defined by system integration, decarbonization, and advanced manufacturing.
The CEO of DECHEMA Exhibitions, Björn Mathes, said: “ACHEMA Middle East is not just a regional extension – it’s a strategic evolution. By bringing ACHEMA to Riyadh, we’re creating a platform where science, engineering and industrial innovation align with the ambitions of one of the world’s most dynamic industrial economies.”
ACHEMA has served as a global reference point for the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory and process industries, and its arrival in Saudi Arabia extends this role into the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), providing a full-scale exhibition and conference platform that connects international solution providers with regional manufacturers, policymakers, researchers and technology leaders.
The exhibition covers six core product groups, spanning the full process industry lifecycle, from industrial engineering and process technology to laboratory and analytical solutions, automation and digital systems, packaging and supply chain solutions, and innovation-led R&D.
Azzan Mohammed, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, added: “Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant industrial transformation. ACHEMA Middle East reflects how international collaboration and knowledge exchange can support regional progress and contribute to the development of sustainable, competitive industrial ecosystems.”
With its emphasis on technical depth, system integration and applied knowledge exchange, ACHEMA Middle East 2026 is positioned to play a meaningful role in the region’s evolving process industry landscape.
