From Moshood Karim
Global events leader RX has announced the launch of ALUMINIUM Arabia, a major new trade fair set to debut in Riyadh in April 2026, spotlighting Saudi Arabia’s fast-expanding aluminium industry, which is projected to surpass US\$3.6 billion by 2034.
The event will take place from 27 to 29 April 2026 at The Arena Riyadh and will bring together key players from across the Kingdom’s aluminium value chain – from producers and processors to technology innovators. Organised by RX, which runs the flagship ALUMINIUM show in Düsseldorf, the new event is expected to attract significant regional and international attention.
Saudi Arabia’s aluminium sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, industrial innovation policies, and over US\$32 billion in investment across the metals industry – including US\$12 billion earmarked specifically for aluminium projects.
The country benefits from abundant bauxite reserves and access to low-cost, sustainable energy, making it a prime location for aluminium production. Ras Al-Khair Industrial City, home to the world’s largest integrated aluminium complex, produces 740,000 tonnes of aluminium annually.
The launch of ALUMINIUM Arabia comes as the Kingdom positions itself among the top 10 global aluminium producers, capitalising on a compound annual growth rate of 4.4% from 2025. The exhibition aims to provide a platform to support this momentum, connecting industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to advance technological innovation and sustainability in aluminium production.
“ALUMINIUM Arabia will serve as the ultimate platform to harness the immense business potential of one of the world’s fastest-growing aluminium markets,” said Vasyl Zhygalo, Managing Director, Middle East and Emerging Markets, RX. “By bringing together stakeholders from across the value chain, the event will foster meaningful opportunities for collaboration, innovation and industry advancement.”
The trade fair will place particular emphasis on the development of a fully integrated aluminium ecosystem in the Kingdom – one that champions sustainability, efficient resource management, and cutting-edge technology.
ALUMINIUM Arabia joins RX’s expanding portfolio of global events in the aluminium sector. Michael Köhler, Managing Director of RX Germany, commented: “Under the ALUMINIUM brand, RX will cover all relevant core markets in the industry – from Europe’s innovation hubs to China’s production powerhouses and North America’s advanced sales markets, and now, the thriving Middle East.”
The biennial ALUMINIUM show in Düsseldorf remains the cornerstone of RX’s aluminium events. Its most recent edition, in October 2024, drew more than 800 exhibitors from 50 countries and nearly 21,000 visitors.
With over US\$1.3 trillion in infrastructure and mega-projects underway in Saudi Arabia, demand for aluminium is surging across sectors including construction, automotive, aerospace, and packaging – making ALUMINIUM Arabia a timely and strategic addition to the global industrial calendar.
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