Middle East Museums and Heritage Expo (Merath) 2026
Date: Tue, May 19, 2026 – Thu, May 21, 2026
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Middle East Museums and Heritage Expo (Merath) takes place from 19–21 May 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, covering the museum, heritage, and cultural development sector. The inaugural edition brings together 100+ exhibiting companies and 3,000+ industry visitors. Product sectors include audio-visual systems for cultural environments, museology and museum technology (VR, AR, AI, ticketing), exhibition design and project services, conservation and restoration, museum and cultural institution representation, art and cultural merchandise, and safety and security systems for collections. The expo is co-located with the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Expo (SEA Expo) and the Saudi Light & Sound Expo (SLS), with a combined attendance of 23,000 professionals and 500 exhibitors across all three events. Organized by dmg events and aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 cultural investment programme — which targets $2.13 billion in cultural spending by 2025 and 16 new museums by 2030 — the event is supported by the Saudi Museums Commission. The Kingdom currently has over 200 museums, 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and 10,000+ registered archaeological sites. The event serves as a sourcing and networking platform for professionals involved in building, equipping, and managing museums, heritage sites, and cultural institutions across the Middle East.
Range of Exhibition
- Audio-Visual Technology: Digital signage, audio systems, microphones, loudspeakers, interactive displays, projection systems, LED walls, education technology, content creation and production.
- Museology & Museum Technology: Ticketing systems, museum management applications, VR/AR/AI solutions for museums, interactive engagement systems, digital tools for visitor experience.
- Exhibition Design & Project Services: Architecture and design for cultural spaces, economic and feasibility studies, market research and surveys for heritage projects.
- Conservation & Restoration: Art, artefact and archival conservation, restoration tools and services, preservation technology.
- Museum & Cultural Institutions: Museums, cultural heritage organisations, government bodies and NGOs engaged in heritage management and cultural education.
- Art & Cultural Merchandise: Retail products, souvenirs, museum gift shop suppliers, creative merchandise for cultural outlets.
- Safety & Security Systems: Cameras and surveillance, communication systems, fire protection systems, lockers, tracking systems, security alarms for museum and heritage environments.
Target Audience
Museum directors and curators, heritage site managers, science centre operators, library and archive professionals, cultural heritage organisations, zoo and aquarium operators, private collectors and foundations, government and municipal cultural authorities, art centre and cultural institution administrators, exhibition designers and architects.
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