The Paper & Tissue Show 2025 is set to take place from January 21–23, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together 300+ exhibitors and 16,000+ visitors from over 120 countries. This milestone 10th edition is proudly sponsored by Saudi Paper Group, the event’s Main Sponsor, reinforcing the exhibition’s position as the leading global platform for the paper, tissue, and hygiene industries.
Abu Dhabi: A Global Hub for the Paper Industry
Strategically positioned as a global and regional hub for trade, Abu Dhabi plays a pivotal role in the international paper market. Its status as a key center for logistics, production, and market expansion makes it an ideal location for connecting industry leaders and innovators from around the world.
With its streamlined visa processes, exceptional flight connectivity from major cities worldwide, and ADNEC’s state-of-the-art facilities offering unparalleled infrastructure and services, Abu Dhabi provides an unmatched experience for exhibitors and visitors alike.
The event is proudly supported by the Abu Dhabi government, further reinforcing its importance as a platform for global collaboration and growth.
Exciting New Features
This year’s event introduces several key innovations:
Expanded National Pavilions: Featuring Turkey, Italy, Germany, Egypt, China, and India, offering exhibitors a platform to showcase their expertise in a collaborative setting.
Supermarket Zone: A unique addition where exhibitors can display their finished products in a dynamic, supermarket-style format, enabling direct engagement with buyers.
The Hosted Buyer Program at Paper & Tissue Show 2025 will bring together over 250 influential buyers, including representatives from leading companies to engage with exhibitors and explore business opportunities. This exclusive initiative is designed to connect exhibitors with high-profile procurement teams and decision-makers from top global organizations.
Hygiene Forward 2025: For the first time, the event will include Hygiene Forward, a dedicated conference and panel discussion series focusing on the hygiene and nonwoven sectors.
Industry leaders will discuss innovations, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of these dynamic sectors.
Exhibitors will showcase a comprehensive range of products, including paper jumbo rolls, hygiene and tissue products, packaging, nonwoven, chemicals, machinery, converting, spare parts,recycling and more, providing a 360-degree view of the industry.
MENA Pulp Week: A Key Highlight
Sponsored by G.A. Paper International, the MENA Pulp Week will kick off the exhibition on the first day with exclusive conferences and panel discussions. Industry experts will share insights into global pulp markets, sustainability trends, and innovations shaping the future of the sector.
Commenting on the upcoming edition, AlFurat Group Chairman Tarek Fakkas said:
"The 10th edition is set to be the most diverse and well-attended in the history of the show. Contrary to the perception of being a regional event, statistics clearly show that the Paper & Tissue Show is a truly global exhibition. Over 75% of our visitors come from outside the UAE, and nearly 50% are from outside the MENA region, representing more than 120 countries worldwide."
He added: "With our marketing investments doubled this year, we’ve reached record-breaking online registration numbers, solidifying the show’s position as a leading global event."