Gulf Coatings Show in United Arab Emirates Celebrates Successful Premiere

The Gulf Coatings Show and Conference made its premiere debut at the Expo Centre Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Held from October 17-19, the event attracted a total of 1,254 participants, who had the opportunity to learn about innovations in paint, coatings, adhesive and sealant manufacture from 27 exhibitors representing nine countries. In addition to the show, the event provided attendees the opportunity to attend  lectures, keynotes and an extensive business program offering a insights from leaders in the paint and coatings industry.

Vincentz Network and NürnbergMesse, the organizers of the European Coatings Show, have developed this event for the paint and coatings industry in the Middle East.

The premiere of the Gulf Coatings Show and Conference was a three-day event held in Hall 2 of the Expo Centre Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. Show organizers reported that the show had 1,254 trade visitors and conference participants (approximatley 70% being direct decision-makers) to Sharjah to learn about international trends and innovations in the coatings industry from 27 exhibitors representing nine countries, and to establish new business contacts.

“The concept was a 100-percent success, and we are very pleased the first event in this new series went so well,” said Thimo Holst, Director Gulf Coatings Show, NürnbergMesse GmbH. “The content of the Gulf Coatings Show is highly relevant to the coatings industry in the Middle East. We have built up a lot of momentum for the next event, and hope to see strong growth in 2023.”

Key topics at the Gulf Coatings Show Conference

On October 17-18, 14 international speakers at the Conference Forum gave presentations on the challenging themes affecting the sector: In addition to innovations in coating technologies, the program included topics such as digitalization, sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Show organizers reported that the event was well received by the 177 participants from 19 countries. The program also included four short courses on coating technology, which were tailored to the needs of the coatings industry in the Middle East, and offered certification for the 62 participants.

Extensive business program

Another highlight of the event was the Business Matching Hosted Buyers Program, which gave exhibitors and visitors at the Gulf Coatings Show specific opportunities to network. On the first day of the show, exhibitors were given an individual schedule of conversations arranged with ideal candidates. The level of satisfaction was very high – almost all the exhibitors were able to generate new business based on the 214 meetings that were held.


The next Gulf Coatings Show will be held in Hall 2 of the Expo Centre Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, from October 9-11 2023.