Expo Centre Sharjah Sets Ambitious 2026 Events Calendar with 95 Exhibitions

Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah is set to deliver an extensive portfolio of events in 2026, solidifying its position as a leading regional destination for world-class exhibitions and conferences and a global hub for business tourism. The 2026 events calendar features more than 95 exhibitions and events, encompassing high-profile local, regional, and international platforms across key sectors including manufacturing, education, smart mobility, trade, and gold and jewellery. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme also includes cultural and social festivals hosted at the Centre's main venue in Sharjah and affiliate centres in Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid. With annual visitor numbers exceeding three million, these events enhance Sharjah's positioning as a cultural bridge, a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, and a catalyst for cross-sector strategic partnerships. Expo Sharjah will commence its 2026 events calendar with 'SteelFab 2026,' the Middle East's flagship exhibition for metalworking and steel fab rication, taking place from 12th to 15th January. Building on the success of the 2025 edition, which attracted more than 600 brands, the upcoming edition will highlight future-focused industry technologies, including automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). The Centre will then host the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition 'ACRES' from 21st to 24th January 2026, providing a premier platform for property developers and investors and major real estate companies. The Q1 2026 event calendar will also feature the Jewels of Emirates Show, scheduled from 28th January to 1st February. It will be followed by 'Ramadan Nights' exhibition, taking place from 6th to 22nd March, which will feature a structured programme of entertainment, cultural, and heritage events and activities alongside visitor-focused competitions. In the gold and jewellery sector, the 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show will take place from 8th to 12th April 2026. Also on the agenda is Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, running fr om 22nd April to 3rd May 2026, followed by the 'Come On Kerala' exhibition from 8th to 10th May 2026. Expo Sharjah is then set to host the Eid Al Adha Exhibition from 16th to 27th May 2026. Expo Centre Sharjah's H1 2026 event calendar incorporates several flagship events debuting in the emirate. The agenda further features a series of annual events organised by Expo Sharjah, including ExpoCulinaire; Hive Furniture Show; and the UAE China Tyre and Auto Parts Expo. The H1 2026 calendar will conclude with both the Super Sale and the Summer Sale (Back to School) exhibitions. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Chairman of Expo Centre Sharjah, stated that the 2026 events calendar marks a strategic milestone for Expo Sharjah. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, said that the Centre's 2026 events calendar reflects a data-driven strategic approach aligned with evolving market demand and global exhibition industry trends. Expo Sharjah will co mmence its Q4 2026 agenda with the International Government Communication Forum on 9th to 10th September. The schedule then includes the 58th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show from 30th September to 4th October. The agenda will also feature the International Education Show, taking place from 11th to 13th October. Expo Sharjah will then host the second edition of the Middle East Cosmetics Show from 9th to 18th October. In November, Expo Sharjah will stage the Sharjah International Book Fair from 4th to 15th November. This will be followed by the second edition of the Evolve Future Mobility Show from 25 to 28 November. In 2026, Expo Al Dhaid will further reinforce its position as a key community and economic hub for the Central Region through a comprehensive portfolio of specialised exhibitions and events. Key highlights include the Al Dhaid Agricultural Exhibition; the Electronics Exhibition; and the Al Dhaid Date Festival. Expo Al Dhaid will also host a new edition of Al Asayl Exhibition, alongside Al D haid Ratb (Date) Festival. These will be followed by the Adventure and Camping Exhibition. In parallel, Expo Khorfakkan will deliver a comprehensive portfolio of exhibitions and events that support retail, culture, innovation, and agriculture. The programme will commence with the Ramadan and Eid Exhibition. During the holy month of Ramadan, Expo Khorfakkan will host Zahbat Ramadan Exhibition and the Ramadan Exhibition. The agenda also includes a new edition of the Mango Festival, alongside the Perfume Exhibition, Eastern Region Bride Exhibition, and Khorfakkan Winter Exhibition.