Riyadh – Maha Al-Anqari: On January 14, the city of Riyadh hosted the inaugural Gulf Printing and Packaging Exhibition 2025, The exhibition ran until January 16, attracting more than 150 leading companies from 20 countries and drawing a large turnout from within the Kingdom and abroad, underscoring Riyadh’s status as a prominent economic and industrial hub in the region.

The exhibition represents an exceptional opportunity to showcase the latest technological innovations in the field of printing and packaging, with a focus on promoting sustainability and operational efficiency. This edition is organized in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which seeks to adopt advanced technologies and artificial intelligence across various sectors, while preserving the environment and reducing industrial waste.

The exhibition provided an opportunity to attract investors and expand its customer base, as well as to build new strategic partnerships. Visitors also witnessed live demonstrations of advanced technological production processes that support environmental sustainability.

Although this was the first edition of the exhibition in Saudi Arabia, it achieved remarkable success that exceeded expectations, marking a pivotal turning point for the Kingdom’s printing and packaging sector. With such high attendance and outstanding organization, the exhibition reinforced Riyadh’s position as a regional hub for industrial innovation and contributed to driving economic growth, thereby supporting the Kingdom’s development goals.