The 3rd edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa (PRS ME&A) will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 15-17 September 2025. The three-day exhibition and conference is the only event in the region dedicated specifically to plastics recycling
The Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa brings together key players from the plastics and plastics recycling sectors to showcase innovative technology, share best practices, network and do business.
Every part of the circular plastics value chain is represented at the event including plastics recycling machinery and equipment suppliers, sorting technology, plastic material suppliers and compounders, packaging specialists, pre-processors, mechanical and chemical plastics recyclers, bio-polymer manufacturers, EPR consultants, waste management specialists and industry associations.
New Plastics Recycling Awards for Middle East and Africa
The Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East and Africa provide a brand-new platform to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in plastics recycling across the region. The awards aim to spotlight innovation in recycling machinery, sustainable plastic packaging, and individual leadership driving the transition to a circular plastics economy.
Organised in conjunction with the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East and Africa, the awards will culminate in a high-profile ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 15 to 17 September 2025.
“These new awards will shine a spotlight on the region’s most forward-thinking recyclers, innovators, and sustainability champions,” said Taher Patrawala, Managing Director of Media Fusion. “The Middle East has shown a strong and growing commitment to building a circular economy, and plastics recycling is a major part of that. The industry has stepped up in a big way, with a wave of innovation sweeping across the region. With economic powerhouses like the UAE and Saudi Arabia making bold investments toward their Net Zero 2030 goals, the timing couldn’t be better to amplify the momentum. These awards are a platform to celebrate that progress, and I strongly encourage individuals and organisations to share their achievements with the wider industry.”
“The launch of the Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East and Africa builds on the success of the long-running Plastics Recycling Awards Europe and the Plastics Recycling Awards India, which we introduced last year,” said Matt Barber, Global Events Director at Crain Communications. “It’s a great new opportunity to promote the organisations and individuals championing the circular use of plastics in this dynamic and fast-developing region.”
Three award categories are available:
Recycling machinery innovation
Recognising innovations that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of plastics recycling machinery. Eligible entries must be designed, developed, or operational in the Middle East or Africa.
Sustainable plastic packaging company
Open to all packaging companies in the region committed to sustainable design and production using recycled plastics.
Ambassador Award
Honouring individuals who have made an outstanding impact in advancing plastics recycling—whether through innovation, policy, education, or advocacy.
Winners will each receive a unique sculpted eco-trophy made from recycled polypropylene and 3D-printed recycled PET plastic, a fitting tribute to their contribution to sustainable progress in the region.
New for 2025 – the Circular Plastic Hub at PRS ME&A
Debuting for the first time at the 3rd edition of PRS ME&A, the Circular Plastic Hub is an exciting new feature designed to inspire and inform. This vibrant showcase brings together a global collection of innovative, real-world products made from recycled plastic, giving visitors a tangible look at what’s possible in the circular economy. There will be products from a variety of industries including (but not limited to):
Packaging, Automotive, Furniture & Accessories, Home Décor & Bedding, Textiles & Clothing, Footwear, Wires & Cables, Containers & Pipes, Building Materials and Electronics.
The Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 15 – 17 September 2025. Plastics Recycling Shows are now being held in four global locations: Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Amsterdam.
