Four trade shows share Dhahran Expo from 14 to 17 December 2026
CIDEX, CTW Saudi Arabia, Gulf 4P and Mach & Tools Saudi run together at Dhahran Expo from 14 to 17 December 2026. Three more events use the venue that month.
By the SEL XP events desk

Four trade shows share Dhahran Expo, in Saudi Arabia, from 14 to 17 December 2026: CIDEX Construction & Interior Design Exhibition, CTW Saudi Arabia, Gulf 4P and Mach & Tools Saudi. The CTW Saudi Arabia organiser lists them as a group of five shows, with EVS Saudi.
Between them the four cover construction and interior design, building materials and consumer goods, plastics and packaging, and industrial machinery. Three other events use the venue earlier in the month.
Which shows are at Dhahran Expo in December 2026?
The calendar lists seven events there in December 2026. Consumer Trade Fair, a public fair, opens first, on 2 December. The four trade shows come last, from 14 to 17 December: CIDEX, CTW Saudi Arabia, Gulf 4P and Mach & Tools Saudi.
| Show | Dates | City and venue |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Trade Fair | 2 to 9 December 2026 | Dhahran, Dhahran Expo |
| Dirayah Forum | 5 to 7 December 2026 | Dhahran, Dhahran Expo |
| EMTEC Environmental Management & Technology Exhibition | 7 to 9 December 2026 | Dhahran, Dhahran Expo |
| CIDEX Construction & Interior Design Exhibition | 14 to 17 December 2026 | Dhahran, Dhahran Expo |
| CTW Saudi Arabia | 14 to 17 December 2026 | Dhahran, Dhahran International Exhibition Centre, Dammam |
| Gulf 4P | 14 to 17 December 2026 | Dhahran, Dhahran International Exhibition Centre, Dammam |
| Mach & Tools Saudi | 14 to 17 December 2026 | Dhahran, Dhahran International Exhibition Centre, Dammam |
The venue name differs between listings. CTW Saudi Arabia, Gulf 4P and Mach & Tools Saudi are listed at Dhahran International Exhibition Centre, Dammam, and their organiser’s announcements place them at Dhahran Expo with CIDEX.
What each of the four shows covers
- CIDEX links manufacturers and suppliers with architects, developers and procurement managers, from building materials and facades to furniture, flooring, lighting and kitchens. Its organiser is Creative XP.
- CTW Saudi Arabia is a trade event for the Saudi market covering construction and building materials, smart home, consumer goods and consumer electronics.
- Gulf 4P covers plastics, packaging, printing and petrochemicals.
- Mach & Tools Saudi shows industrial machinery, tools and equipment to manufacturers, agents and distributors.
MIE Events organises the last three.
What else is on at the venue?
Dirayah Forum runs from 5 to 7 December 2026 and EMTEC from 7 to 9 December 2026. EMTEC is the new name of PetroEnvironment, its organiser says. The organiser expects 5,000 delegates, exhibitors and visitors in 2026.
Dates and venues change. Confirm on the organiser’s site before you book.
Events in this article
Sources
- CTW Saudi Arabia official site
- CIDEX official site
- Gulf 4P official site
- Mach & Tools Saudi official site
- EMTEC news page
- Dhahran Expo official site
Written from the organisers' and venues' own pages, read on 5 October 2026. Seen a mistake? Tell us and we will correct it.
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