Saudi Arabia’s exhibition calendar is now as important as Dubai’s for most B2B brands in the region. Exhibiting there from the UAE is straightforward with the right structure, and far cheaper when the two calendars are planned together.
One design language, two calendars
Design feature elements, counters, product walls and meeting pods so they travel: modular where possible, custom where it matters, with graphics changed per show. A stand built for GITEX in October can be rebuilt for LEAP in February with new graphics at 40–60% of the original cost.
Logistics
Stand elements move by road between the UAE and Saudi Arabia with the right customs paperwork; allow a week for transit and clearance. For Riyadh shows, local production of bulky elements and transport of only the feature pieces is often cheaper. Jeddah and the Eastern Province add 400–950 km inside the Kingdom.
VAT, invoicing and contracting
Saudi VAT is 15% against 5% in the UAE. Depending on your entity, invoicing may come from a Saudi or UAE company; we structure the quotation so the VAT treatment is clear before you sign.
Content and hospitality
Arabic and English graphics are expected. Government and enterprise visitors look for a seat and hospitality; budget for a proper meeting area even on small plots.
Exhibiting in both countries this year?
Send us your show calendar. We will propose one stand concept for both, with the reuse plan and a cost per show.