The 2026 Dubai International Glassmaking Exhibition focuses on new opportunities in the Middle East and Africa markets

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The third edition of the International Glassmaking Exhibition (IGMS 2026) will take place in April 2026monthHeld at the Dubai World Trade Centre from the 13th to the 15th, Dubai will once again become the focus of the global glass industry.

As the largest and most professional event for the glass industry in the Middle East and North Africa region, IGMS 2026 will comprehensively showcase the complete industrial chain from raw materials (especially quartz sand) to high-end finished products to advanced processing, cutting and surface treatment technologies.



This year's exhibition comes at a time when the glass industry in the region is ushering in a period of rapid development. With urban expansion, the continuous advancement of large-scale real estate projects, and the strong market demand for green and intelligent building materials, the glass industry is experiencing a qualitative leap. Governments around the world attach great importance to energy-saving and environmentally friendly building standards, which has also accelerated the market demand for high-performance thermal and acoustic insulation glass.



Dubai is gradually establishing itself as a leading player in the glass industry, relying not only on the rich raw material resources in the Arab region, but also on the UAE's advanced logistics infrastructure to provide efficient and convenient supply services to the global market. Its strategic location makes it a global trading and distribution hub for high-purity industrial sand, a key material for the production of highly transparent, flat and architectural glass.

At present, the quartz sand market in the UAE is continuing to grow, mainly due to the rapid development of the construction and glass manufacturing industry. IGMS 2026 is expected to attract more than 150 international professional companies to participate in the exhibition, welcoming about 17,000The trade visitors, including industry buyers, decision-makers and experts from around the world, are an important platform for exploring emerging African and Asian markets and establishing strategic partnerships.



A variety of activities will be held during the exhibition, including: professional industry conferences focusing on the digital future of glass manufacturing, high-end roundtable forums, award ceremonies to recognize industry innovations, and customized business fairs for enterprises to accurately connect with potential customers.



As an important part of the industrial integration of the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt and Bahrain, this year's "Regional Country Project" will provide unique opportunities for participating countries. Helping to promote its products and brands to regional and international markets in the glass industry.



According to the latest market data, the quartz sand industry in the UAE is growing at an annual rate of more than 5%. According to 2025 data, the packaging glass market has exceeded 336,000 tons, and the glass curtain wall market is expected to be in 2027years will be reachedThe scale of AED 1.8 billion.

The flat glass market in the Middle East and Africa region has reached $8.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach 2031years will grow to about$15 billion. Meanwhile, the quartz sand market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is valued at around 4.26 in 2024US$ million, which is expected to grow to $776.5 million by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of6.55%。



IGMS 2026 is undoubtedly an important opportunity for companies in the glass industry to expand into the regional market, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, property developers, engineers, architects, investors, government agencies, and key leaders of many large-scale construction projects in the pipeline.