dmg events is launching Air Cargo Middle East Expo in Riyadh. The show will run 30 August-1 September 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, targeting the region’s growing air cargo and logistics market.
Organisers plan for 150+ exhibitors from 20+ countries. They expect 7,000+ visitors from across the Middle East. The audience spans carriers, airports, terminal managers and cold chain providers, as well as customs, last-mile firms and e-commerce platforms. It also includes manufacturers, freight forwarders, government bodies, shippers and supply chain strategists, reflecting a broad end-to-end remit that mirrors growth along the region’s logistics chain.
“Saudi Arabia offers the right strategy, infrastructure and on-the-ground capability. By hosting the region’s flagship air cargo event in Riyadh – and delivering it through our local team in partnership with our UAE team – we bring together the Middle East’s air cargo community in the Kingdom that’s fast becoming a global aviation hub,” said Matt Denton, president, dmg events.
Policy support from the government is a key factor for the organiser. Key programmes include the National Transport & Logistics Strategy (NTLS), the National Industrial Development & Logistics Program (NIDLP) and Vision 2030. Public Investment Fund projects span airports, cargo infrastructure and integrated logistics zones, providing a pipeline of assets and demand signals for suppliers and buyers.
Air Cargo Middle East Expo will be co-located with Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo. The pairing links air cargo with wider road, maritime and warehousing solutions. It also broadens sourcing options for buyers working across multiple transport modes and markets.
The launch builds on dmg events’ Saudi portfolio. The company has run more than 30 events in the Kingdom since 2011, including Big 5 Construct Saudi, Global Infrastructure Expo and Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia.
