The 14th edition of Paperworld Middle East, the region’s leading international trade fair for paper, stationery, office and school supplies, has opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The three-day event brings together global manufacturers, suppliers and distributors with key buyers from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
The exhibition is held alongside Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East, which features 200 exhibitors. Together, these events create a comprehensive platform for supplier sourcing, networking and exploring the latest trends in the paper, stationery, gifts and home products industries.
Paperworld Middle East showcases a wide range of product segments, including stationery and office supplies, paper, craft and packaging, art and craft materials, and premium writing instruments. Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East highlights innovative gift and home items across curated segments such as home and décor, gifts and lifestyle products, and baby and kids’ goods.
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Which brands are among the 450 exhibitors and what innovations stand out
Teresa Heitor Goncalves, Portfolio Director for Consumer Goods at Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East, described the event as one of the most influential trade platforms in the sector. “Paperworld Middle East provides a comprehensive supplier-sourcing platform covering the entire supply chain of the industry – from office and school supplies to arts and crafts, packaging and private-label solutions. Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East is strategically designed to support the industry during its peak season by connecting artisans, suppliers and manufacturers with leading retailers and buyers looking for premium, design-focused products.”
- Key UAE exhibitors include:
- Farook International – office and school supplies
- Al Fahidi Stationery – stationery products
- Pan Gulf Marketing – markers and writing instruments
- Ittihad Paper Mill – paper products
Among global players are Asia Pulp Paper (APP), Main Paper and the American brand A.T. Cross Pen Company. Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East features innovative brands from around the world, including the UK’s The Hill Brush, the Philippines’ Aqua Flask, Taiwan’s Chuang Shih Plastic Co., Egypt’s International Company for Glass Industry and Australia’s Meobottle. UAE companies Juteberry, Al Makaan and Event Gifts showcase designs inspired by local culture and craftsmanship. This is why the latest real estate news UAE often highlights Dubai World Trade Centre as a key venue for international exhibitions – its central location and well-developed infrastructure make surrounding districts increasingly attractive for commercial investment.
New zones and programs make the exhibition more engaging for industry professionals
This year’s highlight is The Spotlight area featuring standout products from both exhibitions. This week it showcases Archer multifunctional paper from Ittihad Paper Mill and POSCA markers from Pan Gulf Marketing. In the Artistry Workshops, artists and enthusiasts explore new techniques – from watercolor to sculpture. The program opened with a World Origami Day celebration led by artist Jamila Nawagarwala.
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The Premium Club is an exclusive lounge for top buyers and decision-makers. The invitation-only program grants access to targeted networking opportunities and personalized business matchmaking.
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Paperworld Middle East occupies Halls 1 to 4, while Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East is located in Za’abeel Hall 3. The events are open exclusively to trade professionals and run from 11 to 13 November, 10:00 to 18:00. After 14 years, the exhibitions have become key industry platforms in the region, where buyers from three continents meet suppliers in a convenient, well-connected location.
