Middle East Poultry Expo’s Higher Committee Announces Successful Fifth Edition, with 400 Exhibitors from 45 Countries and Agreements Exceeding SAR 2.5 billion

The Higher Committee of the Middle East Poultry Expo has announced the successful conclusion of the fifth edition of the Middle East Poultry Expo 2026, further consolidating its position as the largest specialized poultry industry exhibition in the Middle East. The event brought together a broad range of local and international companies and delivered investment results reflecting the rapid growth of the poultry industry in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

The fifth edition welcomed 400 exhibiting companies from 45 countries around the world and attracted 15,200 visitors, including industry professionals, investors and decision-makers, across a total exhibition area of 20,000 square meters. These figures reflect the expo’s growing standing as an international platform bringing together leading companies, expertise, technologies and investment opportunities across the poultry sector.

In terms of investment outcomes, agreements valued at more than SAR 2.5 billion were signed during the fifth edition. This brings the total value of agreements signed across the expo’s last three editions to SAR 11.5 billion. The results underscore the expo’s growing role in strengthening commercial partnerships, opening new investment opportunities, and connecting international companies with promising opportunities in the Saudi and wider Middle Eastern markets.

The expo’s contribution extends beyond trade and investment to supporting excellence, innovation and the advancement of professional practices across the industry. Its program also featured the Poultry Industry Excellence Award ceremony, recognizing outstanding efforts and achievements that contribute to improving sector performance, competitiveness and sustainability.

The Higher Committee stated that the results of the fifth edition mark an important milestone in the expo’s development and demonstrate its success in becoming an influential regional platform that brings together investment, knowledge and modern technologies. The event provides a specialized environment for exchanging expertise and building partnerships among producers, manufacturers, technology and service providers, and investors.

The Committee added that the expo’s continued growth reflects the importance of the poultry industry as a vital sector linked to food security. It also reinforces Saudi Arabia’s role in attracting quality investment and international expertise, while supporting the development of a more efficient, productive and sustainable poultry industry.

The Higher Committee concluded by reaffirming its commitment to further developing the expo and expanding its international presence in line with the aspirations of the poultry industry. It aims to strengthen the event’s position as one of the Middle East’s leading specialized investment and commercial platforms for the poultry sector, and as an active contributor to the industry’s growth and future development in Saudi Arabia and across the region.