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1/8/25, 2:05 PM Arabplast 2025 exhibition takes off with key market players, techs
Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum said that holding the exhibition in Dubai in its 17th session reflects
Dubai’s leading position as a distinguished destination for organising major exhibitions, a major
player in serving industry, modern technologies, industrial and economic partnerships. The emirate is
a centre that brings together industrial cadres, businessmen and investors with their various interests
and fields of work.

He added that the Arabplast Exhibition gains its importance as it supports the petrochemical, plastic
and rubber industries, which are a major driver of economic growth in various countries around the
world. In addition, it enhances international partnerships in these industries and provides a strategic
platform for participants and visitors to explore pioneering solutions and advanced technologies that
contribute to the development of this vital field.

Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum praised the global status of Arab Plast and the increasing number of
countries participating in its activities year after year. He also praised the exhibition’s keenness in its
new session to support sustainability practices in the petrochemical and plastics industry, benefit from

environmentally friendly technologies, and support recycling and circular economy plans.

Nidal Mohammed Kadar, the exhibition manager, said that more than 750 exhibitors from 35 Arab,
European and Asian countries are participating in the exhibition, which will continue until January 9,

including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Austria, China, Egypt, Germany, Italy, India, South Korea,
Switzerland, Vietnam and Jordan.

He added that the petrochemicals and components derived from oil and gas are used in all kinds of

everyday products including packaging, plastics, clothing, detergents and tyres. Citing a study
conducted by the International Energy Agency, he said that petrochemicals have become the largest
driver of global demand for oil.

He stated that the plastics and petrochemical industries will be one of the leading sectors driving the
economies of oil-producing countries in the coming years.

Meanwhile, OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has unveiled Luban LL-8446.21, an
advanced rotomoulding-grade polymer designed to tackle critical water scarcity challenges.
Launched at Arabplast 2025, this solution is tailored to meet the water and food storage needs of
communities worldwide, particularly in regions facing severe resource shortages.

Providing Practical Solutions to a Global Challenge Water scarcity is an escalating global crisis, with
billions of people already impacted and the situation expected to worsen due to population growth
and climate change. Luban LL-8446.21 offers a practical solution, enabling the production of durable
water tanks. Designed for long-term use, this LLDPE grade provides long-term reliability in water-
stressed regions.

“Water scarcity remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and Luban LL-8446.21
reflects our commitment to addressing this issue with solutions that benefit communities and
industries,” said Abdul Rahman Al Tamtami, Vice President of Global Marketing at OQ.

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