تحت رعاية معالي وزير البيئة و المياه و الزراعة
المهندس عبد الرحمن بن عبد المحسن الفضلي
Under the patronage of His Excellency
The Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley
Join the Kingdom’s largest event dedicated to waste, water and environmental technology
For the first time, the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies is coming to Saudi Arabia. Organized by dmg events, licensed by Messe München, and in partnership with the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN) as the founding and strategic partner. IFAT Saudi Arabia will make its debut in one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability markets.
With $112bn in private investment in waste and $80bn allocated to water projects, the Kingdom’s vision presents major opportunities for solution providers and customers, offering both environmental impact and economic returns.
IFAT Saudi Arabia is the strategic platform for professionals to develop business, exchange ideas and network across waste management, water solutions, recycling innovations and circular economy strategies.
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Meet your target audience and grow your business in Saudi Arabia
Download the event brochure to deep dive into the event and discover more about the sectors, audience, exhibitors and Saudi Arabia’s booming water and waste ecosystem.
Why Saudi Arabia?
Rapid industrialization, population growth and urban development have made waste management a top priority for the government in Saudi Arabia. With over 110 million tons of waste generated annually, effective solutions are imperative.
The government’s proactive measures present great opportunities for waste management solution providers and customers, offering both environmental and lucrative economic benefits for the waste management companies.
- 106mn+ tons of waste to be treated by 2035 (Source: Arab news)
- 94% of waste diverted into the production chain by 2035 (Source: Bloomberg)
- 1,300+ recycling firms by 2035 (Source: Zawya)
- $14.6bn invested in 65 waste management initiatives (Source: Fast Company)
- $10bn circular economy focused assets are managed by Public Equity Funds (Source: Bloomberg)
Showcase products that are high in demand
Our visitors are on a mission to find the best solutions and environmental technologies. It’s your chance to engage and connect with potential buyers who are eager to explore your products in these categories.
Water and sewage treatment
Water supply and sewerage systems
Mechanical engineering and plant engineering in water management
Digitalization Water
Solid waste management and recycling
Generating energy from waste materials
Energy efficiency technologies, services and products
Decontamination of old sites / soil treatment
Air pollution control and noise reduction
Measuring, control and laboratory technology
Environment management and services
Science, research, technology transfer
Connect with local and regional buyers from the below industries:
- Public authorities or other public organizations
- Public and private water supply companies
- Public & private wastewater treatment companies
- Public and private waste disposal companies
- Public and private waste management companies (waste, recycling)
- Public and private city cleaning companies
- Planning and engineering offices
- Water resources consulting companies
- Water technology providers
- Construction companies & contractors
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Beverage
- Waste to Energy
- Mining & mining investment companies
- Chemistry
- Research & education organizations
- Energy supply / energy transport companies
- Industry associations
- Agriculture
- Financial institutions
Saudi Arabia is actively addressing the challenges of waste management
The Kingdom currently generates over 110 million tonnes of waste annually. In response, IFAT Saudi Arabia aligns with these efforts by addressing evolving market trends and offering advanced solutions that integrate environmental technologies into viable business opportunities. Supporting this vision, MWAN’s master plan outlines a comprehensive portfolio of investment opportunities across the Kingdom.
Shape the future of water infrastructure
IFAT Saudi Arabia is the fastest and the most efficient platform to scale your brand into Saudi Arabia’s developing water sector. It offers environmental technology solution providers a unique opportunity to support the local market’s development while aligning with Saudi Arabia’s long-term investment vision. With over $80bn allocated to critical water infrastructure projects, the government is placing water security at the heart of its sustainability agenda, making now the perfect time to engage.
IFAT Saudi Arabia 2026 Advisory Board
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Sultan AlHarthi Executive Director - Corporate Communication National Center for Waste Management
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Senior Advisor National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Chief Planning officer Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC)
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يستعد معرض IFAT Saudi Arabia لانطلاقة مميّزة في الرياض، كاشفاً عن فرص استثمارية ضخمة تتجاوز 112 مليار دولار في مشاريع البنية التحتية للمياه والنفايات
أعلن معرض IFAT Saudi Arabia أن فعالياته ستقام خلال الفترة من 26 إلى 28 يناير 2026، مع تركيزٍ رئيسي على تقنيات إدارة النفايات والمياه والبيئة، وذلك بحسب بيان صدر يوم الأربعاء. اقرأ المزيد
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Founding and Strategic Partner: MWAN
The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), established by Council of Ministers Decree No. 457 (April 17, 2019) as the Regulator of the waste sector in Saudi Arabia with a mandate that covers all waste steams (except nuclear and military wastes) and emphasizes the promotion of private investment. The New Waste Management Law (Law No. M/3 – August 11, 2021) further confirmed the role of MWAN in leading the national transformation of the waste sector based on circular economy principles.
Through solid legislation, licensing, strategic planning and robust oversight, MWAN is creating the foundation that ensures sustainable, efficient, and innovative waste infrastructure and management across Saudi Arabia.
As the Strategic Partner with Messe München and dmg events, MWAN and the water regulators in Saudi Arabia are fully supporting the launch of IFAT Saudi Arabia 2026, reinforcing the Kingdom’s leadership in adopting new environmental technologies and showcasing its commitment to sustainable development and investment in the waste and water sectors.
Brought to you by a powerful union of world-leading event organizers
As one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers, Messe München presents the world of tomorrow at around 90 trade fairs worldwide. These include twelve of the world’s leading trade fairs such as bauma, BAU, IFAT and electronica. Messe München’s portfolio comprises trade fairs for capital and consumer goods, as well as for new technologies. Together with its 1,300 employees in the group and associated companies, it organizes trade fairs in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Türkiye, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand and the USA. With an international network of affiliated companies and foreign representatives, Messe München is active worldwide. Each year, more than 150 events attract around 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors in Germany and abroad. This makes Messe München an important economic engine that generates billions in purchasing power.
dmg events has been shaping Saudi Arabia’s event landscape since 2011, with offices in Riyadh and Jeddah. As organizers of some of the largest events in the Kingdom and the world – including Big 5 Construct Saudi, ADIPEC, Big 5 Global, INDEX Exhibition and the Saudi Food Show – we bring unmatched market knowledge, expertise and global influence.
Supported by offices in Riyadh and Jeddah, we connect global interest with local demand, facilitating business connections, driving innovation and bringing together world-class speakers and solution-driven workshops to address the Kingdom’s most important topics. Committed to Saudi Arabia’s future, we work closely with public and private stakeholders to create impactful events that support national growth and transformation. Find out more at www.dmgevents.com/saudi.
