Why Dubai. Why Now.
Dubai sits at the centre of the UAE’s transition toward more efficient, circular waste and resource management systems, combining policy leadership, operational delivery, and regional connectivity. Federal strategies such as the UAE National Waste Management Strategy and the National Agenda for Integrated Waste Management are driving change across the country, while emirate-level authorities — including Dubai Municipality, Centre of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi (Tadweer), and Bee’ah — are advancing landfill diversion, infrastructure development, and circular delivery on the ground.
Dubai’s role as a regional business and logistics hub makes it the natural meeting point for the recycling and waste management community, attracting decision-makers from across the UAE and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Major investments in waste-to-energy, smart waste systems, construction and demolition waste management, and emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworks are accelerating demand for practical solutions and cross-sector collaboration.
2026 marks a critical moment as policy, investment, and implementation converge across the UAE and the wider region. Recycling Expo Middle East provides the platform for municipal leaders, regulators, operators, and solution providers to connect, share insight, and collaborate on the delivery of recycling and waste management systems fit for the next phase of regional growth.
Industry Impact
The Region’s Leading Platform for Recycling and Waste Management
Recycling Expo Middle East 2026 combines a B2B trade exhibition with a focused conference programme and curated industry features, creating a practical platform for recycling and waste management professionals operating across the UAE and wider Gulf region.
Taking place in Dubai, the event is designed for municipal authorities, regulators, operators, technology providers, and end-user organisations seeking to engage with current policy priorities, operational challenges, and delivery-focused solutions across the waste and materials lifecycle. The programme supports knowledge exchange, collaboration, and solution discovery across municipal waste, recycling, construction and demolition materials, data-driven operations, and circular infrastructure.
Recycling Expo Middle East provides a neutral meeting point for industry stakeholders to connect, share insight, and contribute to the ongoing development of more efficient, resilient, and circular waste management systems across the UAE and the wider region.
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Jamie Wilkinson, Managing Director, 44Group
"As the Middle East positions itself at the forefront of sustainable innovation, the Recycling Expo 2026 arrives at a crucial moment. With unprecedented investments in green initiatives and ambitious national targets reshaping the landscape, this event offers a unique platform to engage with the future of recycling and waste management. From advanced recycling technologies to circular economy solutions, the region is setting new standards in sustainability. This expo is your gateway to capitalizing on the Middle East's transformative vision and boundless opportunities."
Our commitment to Middle East’s waste management industry is clear,
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Circular 100 Middle East
The Circular 100 Middle East recognises the individuals driving measurable progress in recycling, waste management, and circular economy delivery across the UAE and wider Gulf region.
Happening as a key feature of Recycling Expo Middle East 2026, the Circular 100 highlights leaders from government, municipal authorities, industry, academia, and the non-profit sector whose work is shaping more efficient, resilient, and circular waste systems.
From policy development and infrastructure delivery to technological innovation and operational excellence, the Circular 100 celebrates contributions that are setting new benchmarks for recycling and resource management across the region.
Those recognised will be featured throughout the Expo, including on the official event website, in event materials, and through dedicated editorial and media coverage - providing visibility within the regional recycling and waste management community.
Will you or a colleague be recognised as part of the Circular 100 – Middle East?
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Innovative Exhibitors
Innovative Exhibitors
Discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions driving major sustainability projects across the Middle East.
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