Founding and Strategic Partner
Join the Kingdom’s only event dedicated to waste, water and environmental technology
The 2026 edition of IFAT Saudi Arabia has firmly established itself as the Kingdom’s only event dedicated to waste, water and environmental technologies.
Bringing together thousands of industry leaders from across the full environmental value chain, it serves one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability markets.
With SAR 750 billion in private investment in waste and $80 billion allocated to water projects, the Kingdom’s vision unlocks major opportunities for solution providers to connect with decision makers delivering both environmental impact and economic returns.
IFAT Saudi Arabia is the strategic platform for professionals to grow business, exchange ideas and connect across waste management, water solutions, recycling innovations and circular economy strategies.
Held under the patronage of His Excellency Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen A. AlFadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the event highlighted its global standing through the participation of Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection.
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Business in Action - Over 30 MoUs Signed at IFAT Saudi Arabia 2026
AERZEN & Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC)
MoU aimed at advancing sustainability, decarbonization and innovation across the water, energy and industrial sectors in the Middle East, the agreement supports public and private sector efforts to modernize infrastructure and accelerate progress toward a regional sustainable future.
Saudi Water Authority & National Water Transmission Company
SWA & WTCO signed cooperation agreement titled “Contributing to achieving the target of 50 million seedlings within the water ecosystem under the Saudi Green Initiative” between the Saudi Water Authority and the National Water Transmission Company.
Tanimah & Recyclee
Signed MoU Digital Waste Monetization, this partnership aims to digitize Tanmiah’s waste management system by implementing a platform that tracks industrial byproducts to identify opportunities for monetization. By shifting from traditional waste removal to a "waste-to-value" model.
Aji Saudi & Kunhwa Engineering and Consulting
AJI Saudi and Kunhwa signed an MoU for strategic engineering collaboration on infrastructure projects across KSA, covering design, construction supervision, PMO and PMC services.
Showcase products that are high in demand
Our visitors are on a mission to find the best solutions and environmental technologies. It’s your chance to engage and connect with potential buyers who are eager to explore your products in these categories.
Water and sewage treatment
Water supply and sewerage systems
Mechanical engineering and plant engineering in water management
Digitalization Water
Solid waste management and recycling
Generating energy from waste materials
Energy efficiency technologies, services and products
Decontamination of old sites / soil treatment
Air pollution control and noise reduction
Measuring, control and laboratory technology
Environment management and services
Science, research, technology transfer
Why Saudi Arabia?
Rapid industrialization, population growth and urban development have made waste management and water management a top priority for the government in Saudi Arabia.
The government’s proactive measures across waste and water infrastructure present strong opportunities for solution providers, delivering environmental impact alongside lucrative economic benefits for companies operating in the waste and water sectors.
Investment opportunity created (Source: MWAN)
Municipal solid waste diversion by 2040(Source: MWAN)
Treatment facilities planned (Source: MWAN)
Billion SAR worth of investment (Source: MWAN)
Of Co2e will be reduced (Source: MWAN)
Show floor features at IFAT Saudi Arabia 2026
IFAT Saudi Arabia Summit
Where strategy meets leadership. This closed-door summit convenes decision-makers from ministries, giga-projects, utilities and finance to shape the national agenda for waste and water through insights and strategies.
Orange Stage
Focused on environmental infrastructure, this stage delivers actionable knowledge on regulation, recycling innovation and public-private collaboration. A platform for change agents across waste and circular economy sectors.
Blue Stage
Dedicated to water resilience and smart utility transformation, the Blue Stage showcases future-forward solutions aligned with Vision 2030. Themes include desalination, AI integration, EPR frameworks and sustainable development.
Meet the top companies exhibiting with us in 2026
Connect with local and regional buyers from the below industries:
IFAT Saudi Arabia brings together industry professionals leading sustainability, water, waste and environmental innovation across key industries including:
Thank you to our 2026 Advisory Board Members
Executive Director - Corporate Communication
National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Sultan Al Harthi
Executive Director - Corporate Communication
National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Senior Advisor
National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Osama Taha
Senior Advisor
National Center for Waste Management (MWAN)
Chief Executive Officer
International Water Distribution Co. (Tawzea)
Mohammed Halawani
Chief Executive Officer
International Water Distribution Co. (Tawzea)
Director – Desalination & Brine Innovation Solutions
Neom
Dr. Ahmed Alamoudi
Director – Desalination & Brine Innovation Solutions
Neom
Chief Planning Officer
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC)
Eng. Amer Alrajiba
Chief Planning Officer
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC)
Access the latest show and industry news
Riyadh marks IFAT’s biggest launch in its 60-year history, with more than 450 exhibitors
The inaugural edition of IFAT Saudi Arabia opened yesterday in Riyadh under the patronage of His Excellency Eng Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia announces $32bn waste and recycling plan, aims to create 100,000 jobs
Saudi Arabia has announced major recycling and waste management plans in the Kingdom.
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Inaugural IFAT Saudi Arabia opens tomorrow in Riyadh spotlighting innovations in waste, recycling and water
IFAT Saudi Arabia opens for its debut edition tomorrow at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.
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Riyadh marks IFAT’s biggest launch in its 60-year history, with more than 450 exhibitors
The inaugural edition of IFAT Saudi Arabia opened yesterday in Riyadh under the patronage of His Excellency...
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Saudi Arabia announces $32bn waste and recycling plan, aims to create 100,000 jobs
Saudi Arabia has announced major recycling and waste management plans in the Kingdom.
Read More
Inaugural IFAT Saudi Arabia opens tomorrow in Riyadh spotlighting innovations in waste, recycling and water
IFAT Saudi Arabia opens for its debut edition tomorrow at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.
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Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners 2026
Partners and Supporters 2026
Media Partners 2026
International Associations and Partners 2026
Founding and Strategic Partner: MWAN
The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), established by Council of Ministers Decree No. 457 (April 17, 2019) as the Regulator of the waste sector in Saudi Arabia with a mandate that covers all waste steams (except nuclear and military wastes) and emphasizes the promotion of private investment. The New Waste Management Law (Law No. M/3 – August 11, 2021) further confirmed the role of MWAN in leading the national transformation of the waste sector based on circular economy principles.
Through solid legislation, licensing, strategic planning and robust oversight, MWAN is creating the foundation that ensures sustainable, efficient, and innovative waste infrastructure and management across Saudi Arabia.
As the Strategic Partner with Messe München and dmg events, MWAN and the water regulators in Saudi Arabia are fully supporting the launch of IFAT Saudi Arabia 2026, reinforcing the Kingdom’s leadership in adopting new environmental technologies and showcasing its commitment to sustainable development and investment in the waste and water sectors.
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As one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers, Messe München presents the world of tomorrow at around 90 trade fairs worldwide. These include twelve of the world’s leading trade fairs such as bauma, BAU, IFAT and electronica. Messe München’s portfolio comprises trade fairs for capital and consumer goods, as well as for new technologies. Together with its 1,300 employees in the group and associated companies, it organizes trade fairs in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Türkiye, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand and the USA. With an international network of affiliated companies and foreign representatives, Messe München is active worldwide. Each year, more than 150 events attract around 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors in Germany and abroad. This makes Messe München an important economic engine that generates billions in purchasing power.
dmg events has been shaping Saudi Arabia’s event landscape since 2011, with offices in Riyadh and Jeddah. As organizers of some of the largest events in the Kingdom and the world – including Big 5 Construct Saudi, ADIPEC, Big 5 Global, INDEX Exhibition and the Saudi Food Show – we bring unmatched market knowledge, expertise and global influence.
Supported by offices in Riyadh and Jeddah, we connect global interest with local demand, facilitating business connections, driving innovation and bringing together world-class speakers and solution-driven workshops to address the Kingdom’s most important topics. Committed to Saudi Arabia’s future, we work closely with public and private stakeholders to create impactful events that support national growth and transformation. Find out more at www.dmgevents.com/saudi.
