中东国际皮革成品贸易展览会（ Leatherworld Middle East）是致力于皮革行业的生产技术、工艺及贸易展览会，从2015年开始举办，一年一届，在迪拜国际会展中心举行，同期举行的中东国际礼品、生活时尚用品贸易展览会（Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East ）、中东国际纸制品及办公文具用品贸易展览会（Paperworld Middle East）。该展将汇集买家、卖家、生产商、贸易商和来自世界各地的皮革产业界人士。伴随着较高的原材料价格和高质量皮的数量有限，出现了高价值皮具的需求上升，中东是这个高度专门活动的战略位置，因为奢侈品的消费是新兴区域市场增长的潜力。游客在展览现场会发现参展商展示皮具以及时装、配饰和鞋子等。展览现场设皮革区、设计师展区、时尚展区、鞋区、品牌展区等。
中东国际礼品、生活时尚用品贸易展览会（Gifts&Lifestyle Middle East）提供触摸和感受全球产品的体验！这是经销商和零售商的目的地，从礼品、婴儿和儿童产品到皮革和生活用品，应有尽有。在一个屋檐下触摸和感受来自20个国家的产品。迪拜是世界的中心地带，是世界各地供应商和制造商展示其畅销产品的最佳地点。
意大利和法国奢侈品牌皮革厂收购是不是一个新现象？随着原材料价格飞涨和质量皮张出现了在高价值皮具需求爆炸的数量有限。一些世界上最大的大型奢侈品牌都争相抢购制革，以确保供应和维护工匠的传统。在该地区的巨大潜力市场分别是：印度，伊朗，埃及，约旦，巴基斯坦和非洲大陆（肯尼亚，埃塞俄比亚和布基纳法索等等）。
高生皮价格不断挑战制造商，影响在市场上的盈利能力。一个主要的趋势是由奢侈品牌制造商垂直整合皮革厂的崛起，以保证高品质皮革的稳定供应。
观众范围：买家/经销商，零售商/批发商，分销商，制造商，室内设计师， 时装设计师，鞋设计师，皮革技师，精品 - 服务（车、船和游艇内饰）等。
展品范围(Show Products):
皮革制品及设备：异国情调的皮革，制革厂，半成品/成品革，化学品，机器和设备，培训和研究；
成品皮革制品：鞋，手工制作皮具，时尚配饰，包，钱包，皮革文具，皮革家具。
展会报告(Show Reports):
Exhibitors from over 40 countries showcased their products at the event
The co-located shows grew 50% from last year and Paperworld Middle East is now the fastest-growing show of its kind in the world
Industry experts speaking at ‘The Hub Forum’ at the event agreed that the digital world presents a significant opportunity for the sector, and that demand for sustainable products will continue to rise
Dubai, UAE: Paperworld Middle East, the largest international show for paper, stationery, arts and crafts, office supplies and school products concluded its 12th edition today. Held in conjunction with its co-located event Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East, the exhibition grew 50% from last year and welcomed visitors from over 100 countries.
Commenting on the 2023 edition Syed Ali Akbar, Show Director for Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East said: “Over the course of the past three days, visitors to the show have been able to explore over 400 unique exhibitors and more than 1,000 brands. The events set the ecosystem for the international paper trade in the region and gather industry leaders from every corner of the world under one roof. This year has been a resounding success with many productive deals secured.”
With the industry constantly evolving, an interactive panel at The Hub Forum on “Market Trends, Digital Transformation and Sustainable Alternatives” took place yesterday, exploring new technology and the importance of digitalisation in the Middle East paper industry.
Speaking during the session, Riya Jadhav, Director of e-commerce at iDigitalise said: “The advent of technology and the digital space has brought about a complete transformation in the printing industry, affecting both the production process and the way products are delivered to consumers. With the help of precision-based tools, we are now able to identify what consumers want and provide it to them on-demand.”
Fellow panellist Vibhor Khandelwal, Managing Director, Expand My Business, added: “The digital era presents an opportunity for stationery suppliers to broaden their product offerings by venturing into new areas such as digital notepads and pens. Adapting to technological advancements is crucial for businesses to remain competitive.”
Also yesterday, in the concluding panel titled “Looking Ahead: An outlook on trends shaping the paper and stationery industry”, paper industry experts from Alia Mohd Trading Co. LLC, Ittihad Paper Mill, Capital Envelopes, and MEPCO Gulf shared their closing thoughts and predictions for the sector’s future.
According to Fadi Baaklini, CEO MEPCO, the UAE will remain a particularly strong market for paper demand in the coming years. The panellists unanimously agreed that the preference for sustainable products would continue to rise, particularly as the younger, more eco-conscious generation comes of age.
Parvesh Kapoor, Director, Alia Mohamed Trading, highlighted the growth of e-commerce, while Ritesh Gupta, Marketing at Ittihad Paper Mill believes that face-to-face interaction with consumers will always be significant despite the digital world's growth.
Ali Haider, CEO Capital Envelopes concluded: “Paper is here to stay. It is one of the most sustainable products on the planet and is fully biodegradable. The packaging industry is a particular opportunity for the paper sector moving forward as e-commerce grows and companies look for more suitable alternatives to plastic for their packaging.”
On the closing day of Paperworld Middle East and Gift and Lifestyle Middle East today, visitors were able to unlock their creative potential at the inspiring Artistry Workshops, taking place in collaboration with Funun Arts. As well as painting and sculpting, these workshops offered a unique opportunity to learn about arts-based sustainability projects, bridging the gap between physical and digital art and the power of art therapy.
The final strokes were also made today on the collaborative live art project ‘Signature Canvas’. Painted by four exceptional artists – Saida Banu, Stefania Pomillo, Shiba Khan and Jivan Hovhannisyan, the striking piece of art illustrates the interconnectedness of the world and highlights the UAE’s pivotal role as a welcoming and unifying centre for individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. The Signature Canvas was donated to the SNF Development Center in Dubai, a training centre for young adults with special needs.
Elsewhere, senior buyers and key decision-makers in the paper industry continued to enjoy the exclusive programme at The Premium Club, including the opportunity to foster meaningful connections between key buyers and exhibitors.
The next edition of Paperworld Middle East and Gift and Lifestyle Middle East will take place from 12-14 November 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
