The 17th Arab Plastics Show ArabPlast kicked off at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. At this international trade exhibition focusing on plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber industries, artificial intelligence (AI) is widely regarded as a key driver of sustainable development in the plastics industry. More than 750 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions and more than 12 national pavilions are exhibiting here. During the exhibition, the UAE and the Gulf region signed cooperation agreements with European petrochemical companies with a total value of more than 100 million dirhams. These agreements aim to launch environmentally friendly raw material production projects and support sustainable development goals.
The Importance of Technology by Companies in Various Countries
As the leading plastics and petrochemical products exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa, ArabPlast is held annually in Dubai, providing an important display platform for the development prospects of the industry in the next few years, and launching new products to enhance environmental awareness and sustainable development concepts. The exhibition attracted international exhibitors from countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Austria, China, Egypt, Germany, Italy, India, South Korea, Switzerland, Vietnam and Jordan. These industry leaders will showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations to promote the implementation of sustainable development standards. Nidal Mohammed Kadar, exhibition director, said: “ArabPlast is very important because it showcases a wide range of products, technologies and solutions that will shape the future of the region’s plastics, petrochemical and rubber industries.” He stressed that the Arab region plays a key role in the global plastics and petrochemical industries with its rich natural resources.
Khalid Kaabi, executive director of Ecopolymers and Ecopatch, said that environmental policies and technological advances have become key drivers in reshaping the plastics industry. He stressed the importance of promoting recycling and waste sorting, especially for the food sector, which requires strict compliance with health standards.
Basar Gadawala, general manager of FAM Recycling, pointed out that artificial intelligence is essential for plastic recycling. By tracking the source of plastic waste, AI technology can reduce the amount of landfill and reduce costs. A global unified recycling policy based on the United Nations framework is expected to be introduced by the end of this year, which aims to promote countries to adopt effective recycling strategies.
Yamano Ade, head of the Japanese company Shibaura Machine, said that artificial intelligence and automation technologies are significantly improving the efficiency of plastic manufacturing. For example, through remote monitoring and automated operations, companies can reduce their reliance on human resources, thereby reducing operating costs.
At the exhibition, more than 750 companies from 35 countries around the world in the fields of plastics, petrochemicals and recycling showcased their innovative products and solutions. The focus was on the impact of environmental protection policies and artificial intelligence on the future development of the industry. Exhibitors said that the improvement of consumers’ environmental awareness is also driving companies to adopt sustainable technologies and measures. The exhibition provides companies and customers with an opportunity for preliminary discussions, and artificial intelligence will play an important role in expansion projects such as lightweight materials for food packaging.
ArabPlast Promotes Communication and Cooperation Between Industries
According to industry forecasts, market demand in the fields of plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber will continue to grow in the next few years, bringing bright development prospects to the global market. ArabPlast is not only a platform for business exchanges, but also a stage for the collision of ideas. At the exhibition, exhibitors showcased their innovative products and technologies, such as efficient and energy-saving plastic production equipment, environmentally friendly packaging materials, advanced recycling technologies, etc. These achievements have undoubtedly injected new vitality into the sustainable development of the industry. The exhibition also held a series of forums and seminars to promote communication and cooperation among professionals in the industry and jointly explore the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
In the context of the exhibition, Dubai, as an important business hub in the Middle East, once again demonstrated its core position in promoting industry progress and innovation. The successful holding of ArabPlast not only brings new development opportunities to the plastics and petrochemical industries in the Middle East and North Africa, but also provides a platform for communication and cooperation for global market participants to jointly promote the sustainable development of the industry.
This exhibition shows that artificial intelligence is becoming an important force in the sustainable development of the plastics industry. By tracking waste streams, improving efficiency and promoting innovation, AI technology can help create a more environmentally friendly and sustainable plastics industry.