Following the record-breaking success of GTR MENA 2025, which saw an unprecedented record 1,326 attendees gather in Dubai, GTR is delighted to announce dates for next year’s event, which will take place on February 10-11, 2026. As the region’s leading trade, export, commodity, and supply chain finance gathering, GTR MENA 2026 will once again serve as the premier platform for industry leaders to connect, exchange insights and explore new business opportunities.

The two-day conference will offer unparalleled networking opportunities, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Middle East and North Africa alongside top-tier exhibitors representing leading trade finance institutions and service providers. With around 80 expert speakers, attendees will gain critical market intelligence, insights into the latest trends, and forward-looking analysis on the evolving landscape of trade and export finance in the region.

Join us in Dubai for a must-attend event designed to foster connections, drive innovation, and shape the future of trade in MENA and beyond. The GTR team looks forward to welcoming you there!

2026 key discussion themes:

• The tariff dividend: Can the MENA region benefit from global uncertainty?
• The outlook for the region: How the Middle East can diversify trade
• Boosting resilience: How are companies mitigating their supply chain risks?
• Competition or consolidation: GCC trade finance – balancing growth with risk
• “Fragmented digital trade is a problem – how can we fix it?”
• AI in international trade: Levelling the playing field or deepening the divide?

2026 event features:

• 45+ exhibitors
• 5+ hours of networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the industry
• Unparalleled expertise from 80+ speakers
• Exceptional content on topics and regions covered
• Enhanced networking with opportunities with 500+ companies
• Invitation to the evening networking reception