27 February – 1 March, 2018 Dubai, www.paperworldME.com

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Over the years, Paperworld Middle East has established itself as an integral platform in the region for professionals and organisations with interests in stationery, paper and office supplies. Highlighting the importance and relevance of the show within the industry not just regionally, but from a global perspective, the 7th edition of Paperworld Middle East was attended by 6,443 visitors representing 93 countries.

With renewed optimism being felt in the region, the 8th edition to be held in 2018 is poised to offer the industry with a platform that will facilitate growth by enabling businesses and professionals to build and enhance trade relations while evaluating market trends and sharing expertise.

Plan ahead and ensure that you and your business are well-prepared to make the most of Paperworld Middle East 2018 by getting in touch with us today! A trading platform for the complete product range:

Office supplies Arts and crafts supplies Office equipment, paper shredders, engraving Acrylic paint, oil colours, water colours, pastels, machines, presentations aids, organisational aids chalks, palettes and knives, paint brushes, (incl. organisers and timers), mailing equipment, easels, canvases, board and other artists’ paper. adhesives, stamping devices, office accessories, writing and drawing utensils and full-range Printers, Copiers and OEM supplies suppliers. Laser and Ink Jet Printers, Scanners, copiers, inks, toners, ribbons, labels, software, data School articles storage products, computer accessories, 3D Writing utensils, drawing materials, exercise printers and scanners. books, folders, school bags, pencil cases and educational toys. Remanexpo Middle East Remanufactured printer consumables such as Gift articles print cartridges and toner cartridges, multimedia Photo albums, picture frames, diaries, writing- and IT accessories. paper sets, calligraphy instruments, plush figures, trend articles, licensed articles, toys, Party and festive articles books, fancy articles, greetings cards and picture Seasonal decoration for religious/national holidays and festivals and decorations and calendars “After exhibiting in Frankfurt, we heard about Paperworld Middle East and disposable tableware for parties and festivals. decided to explore the Middle East market, which we have found to be Wrapping very favorable. We are now investing and partnering with locally based Gift paper, ribbons, bows, gift labels and Playworld Middle East company’s as we officially launch in the UAE with full on capacity for sales cardboard products e.g. gift boxes and bags. Baby and Infant Toys & Equipment¸ Pre-school and distribution. This show provides us with an important platform for educational toys and games, Children’s clothing business exchange and the quality and the conversion rate has improved. Office paper and transparency paper and accessories, Furniture, Toys and Games, Overall this has been a great show for us.” Inkjet paper, laser paper, copier paper, letter paper, Bicycles, outdoor play and sports Equipment, Mervin Govindan envelopes, transparency paper and covering Dolls, Models and Electronic toys and computer International Key Account Manager material for files/books/calendars/packaging. games. Scripto Household paper Paper napkins, table cloths and decorative paper. Exhibiting with us makes perfect business sense

Being at Paperworld Middle East allows your business to be visible and able to reach a large and targeted audience who are interested in your products and solutions. Additionally, you will also be able to develop and enhance ties with existing international customers, while getting to know market trends and position your business in-line with your competitors.

• 6,443 trade buyers visited • Enhance your sales cycle Paperworld Middle East 2017 • Improve your industry knowledge • We know the markets and address the right • Increase your market share, monitor your competitors trade buyers from over 93 countries. • Find international distributors from the MENA region • Ideal platform for product launches and • Dubai is the most popular hub for trade in the region exposure to a targeted audience

Show Figures 2017

Regional breakdown of Exhibitors 313 exhibitors

F GH participated from E A 40% East Asia and Far Asia B 20% D C 19% South Asia 42 countries and A D 10% UAE E 7% Middle East (excl. UAE) benefited from F 2% Africa G 1% America quality networking. C H 1% Australia

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“We have a very big presence in the growing Middle East “The show has been positive because we received and African markets for our products, so being here is a many customers from different countries and matter of meeting some of our regular customers and giving markets who came with a full agenda talking Exhibitors by products category / follow up on the new demand. Our response from the show about what they’re looking for, the back-to-school products on display has been very good, with our two meeting rooms always season, and what they want to do this year and in booked and our stand filled with visitors, we have received the future. There is also a keen interest in some D more interest at this year’s show compared to previous new products we’re launching in the market A 42% Office Supplies 87% exhibitors B 30% Creative / Others editions.” which the customers really like.” C 21% Stationery / C Back to School stated that they A Antonio Soares Nasser Al Atrash D 7% Remanexpo Group Marketing Director Managing Director certainly or possibly The Navigator Company Pelikan Middle East will participate at the exhibition B in the future 313 exhibitors from 42 exhibiting countries benefitted from exhibiting in 2017 The industry’s regional focal point for trade

Exhibitors’ objectives for participating Be among the thousands who visit the show year after year to meet and engage (all figures in %) with renowned suppliers, manufacturers and retailers representing the entire spectrum of products and solutions in the industry. Initiating new business relations 71 Presenting innovations, new developments 42 Visitors’ nature of business “It is an attractive show with genuine visitors, and Cultivating existing business relations 41 the first two days have been fantastic. We are have a E Preparing sales deals 35 A 48% Wholesale lot of visitors interested in the product line and we D B 20% Retail feel we are growing in the market year-on-year by Showing, discussing product variants 32 C 13% Services doing this show. We will keep doing this in a much Obtaining an overall impression of the market situation 31 D 12% Industry bigger way in the coming years.” E 7% Other Attaining sales deals 24 A C Santosh Raveshia Exchanging experience 16 CEO Comparing competitors 10 Doms (Writefine Products Pvt. Ltd.) Passing on specialist knowledge 4 B 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Satisfied with the attainment of their “We have been exhibiting at Visitors’ reasons for attending the show objectives at the fair Paperworld Middle East since the (all figures in %) beginning in 2011, and because we are View / get to know innovation, new developments 32 A A 15% Extremely satisfied successful, we keep coming back. This View / get to know product variants 29 C B 58% Satisfied year’s show has been quite good, as C 26% Less satisfied we have meet a lot of new contacts, Expand specialist knowledge 23 which is the most important thing for Achieve an overall impression of the market situation 21 us during the exhibition here.” Compare competitors 20 Beate Rauls Export Manager Exchange experience 18

Olympia Prepare purchasing decisions 28 B Conduct purchases 23

Initiate new business relations 47 Cultivate existing business relations 27

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81% of all scheduled 6,443 interested buyers Information 70% Purchase 42% Contact 58% meetings through the and top decision makers Business Matchmaking from 93 visiting Program took place at countries the show. The industry’s 2018 Show Highlights regional focal point for trade

Visitors’ main areas of interest at Paperworld Middle East A colourful, potential-filled extension of Paperworld Middle East, Playworld Middle East is a boutique (all figures in %) expression of the larger regional market for toys, hobbies, baby products, sports equipment, children’s furniture and so much more. Office supplies 49 As the only trade exhibition of its kind in the region, it benefits immensely from being co-located with Office paper and printing products 46 Paperworld Middle East, thanks to a rich profile of visitors who share an interest in the wide and varied range School articles & children’s stationery 26 of products offered for children. Writing instruments 24

Printers, computers and IT accessories 21 Explore a complete range of products under these distinct categories Gift articles and gift stationery 19 • Baby, Infant and Pre-School Products / Toys Artist supplies and creative materials 15 • Dolls Wrapping 12 • Children’s lifestyle • Models and Electronics Remanufactured printer consumables 10 • Bicycles and Sport Equipment • Party Items Greeting cards and picture calendars 8

Household paper and transparency paper 8

0 10 20 30 40 50 Brands featured in 2017:

Regional breakdown of visiting countries

* CIS 1%

* Europe 4%

* Americas 1% * Asia 5%

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W * Indian subcontinent 7%

* Africa 6%

* UAE 61%

Regions Key decision makers who visited Paperworld Middle East in 2017

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Pacific Ocean Trading Group (POTG) Iran CREW’s inc. Japan Education Corporate Groups Paper Bureau France DELOFFICE LTD Mauritius Paper Centre International Pakistan Bismillah Babies United Arab Emirates ADCB United Arab Emirates Delta United Arab Emirates International & American Schools Egypt ADIB United Arab Emirates Enterprise Development Centre United Arab Emirates Paper Distribution International United Arab Emirates Irfan School Lebanon Commercial Bank of Dubai United Arab Emirates E-office inc. Japan Papers Worldwide United Arab Emirates John Jones Education United Arab Emirates ENBD United Arab Emirates Eside Store Educational Toys United Arab Emirates Parseh Tahrir Fahim Iran Kenya Private School Association Kenya Emirates Airlines United Arab Emirates Euro Pack Tashkent LLC Uzbekistan Party Zone LLC United Arab Emirates Manipal Unniversity Dubai United Arab Emirates Emirates Group United Arab Emirates First Pack Marketing Zimbabwe Pbis Sarl Djibouti Murdoch University United Arab Emirates Emirates Transport United Arab Emirates Global Marketing Division Japan Pengram Korea My Learning Key United Arab Emirates RAK Bank United Arab Emirates Global Stationery Market and Supplies Ltd Nigeria Sharjah Education Council United Arab Emirates Goel Groups Nepal Pixel Digital Office Equipments Lebanon The Bulb Fire Arts Center United Arab Emirates Grand Stores LLC United Arab Emirates Plusfile International FZC United Arab Emirates The International School of Choueifat United Arab Emirates Distributors Hafi Trading Co Syrian Arab Republic Proton Electronic Trading United Arab Emirates The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys United Arab Emirates Hajizada Sahar Ltd Afghanistan PT. Arotech International The University Of Dschang United Arab Emirates A&B International Wll Bahrain Halley Co for Office Supplies & Stationery Iraq R.R.Rapid Service ltd Mauritius Ugur School Turkey Abdulla Masood Gen. Trd. LLC United Arab Emirates Hands Middle East LLC United Arab Emirates Rainbow Max Kuwait Zayed University United Arab Emirates Abu Zaher Trading Establishment Jordan HBW Enterprise CO. Philippines Rajchem Polimers Ltd Kenya ACIS Distribution Uzbekistan Hira Lal & Sons. India Acis Distribution Kazakhstan Ltd Kazakhstan Hoshan Pan GUlf United Arab Emirates Rak Paper & Board SAL Lebanon Government Adiyat Group Sudan IBC Co. Kuwait Ranka Paper Converters India Agaz General Trading PLC Ethiopia Inostream Toys & Gifts Trading Llc United Arab Emirates Record Impression Morocco Austrian Embassy- Commercial Section United Arab Emirates Agorakart Trading Co India Consulate General of Egypt - Commercial Office United Arab Emirates Ismail Takriti Est Jordan Reliability Maldives Pvt Ltd (Raadha Bookshop) Maldives AGS Office Supplier and Trading United Arab Emirates Consulate General of Italy United Arab Emirates J & J Marketing United Arab Emirates RM Retail United Arab Emirates Aha Trading Co. Ltd. United Arab Emirates Jamal & Brothers Pakistan Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia United Arab Emirates Roxcel Handelsges M B H Austria Al Abas Comm Trad Est Jordan Jasani LLC United Arab Emirates Dubai Health Authority United Arab Emirates Rubberband India Al Ahmadi Stationery Ltd. Yemen Jigra International Ethiopia Dubai Muncipality United Arab Emirates Al Fayoum Trading Egypt JTC DWC LLC Japan Samir & Aly Stationary Houses & Co. Egypt Dubai Police United Arab Emirates Al Furqan Trading Group LLC United Arab Emirates Khanna Paper Mills Ltd India Saudi Best Group Economic & Commercial Office - Embassy of Spain United Arab Emirates Al Malik Establishment United Arab Emirates King Universal Paper Algeria Seven Star International LLC Oman Embassy of Italy United Arab Emirates Al Mawahib Stationery Bahrain Embassy of Mexico in the UAE United Arab Emirates Koh-i-noor Hardtmuth Czech Republic Shark Maatba Uzbekistan Al Mutanabbi Stationery Qatar Embassy of Tunisia - Tunisian Trade Office United Arab Emirates Kunooz International United Arab Emirates SICEP: Societe industrielle des crayons et plastiques Egypt Al Ola Trading Ltd Thailand Leatherfield United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry Germany SILVER X Maldives Al Qatami Gulf Kuwait Legacy Wide Trade Ltd Zambia German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce United Arab Emirates Simba Toys ME FZCO United Arab Emirates Al-Eqtesad Office Supplies EST. Jordan Liberty Stationery Corp Taiwan Hong Kong Trade Development Council United Arab Emirates Algortass Alhadith Company Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Loay International LLC Oman Simple Solutions India Indonesian Consulate General in Dubai United Arab Emirates Algurgstationery.com United Arab Emirates MAF International Ethiopia Sitco LLC Oman Indonesian Trade Promotion Center United Arab Emirates Alharamain group Egypt Mahammed Y Jalal General Trading United Arab Emirates Smart Notebooks Limited United Kingdom Italian Trade Commission United Arab Emirates Alherafy Stationery and Office Supplies Kuwait Malaysia Trade Centre United Arab Emirates Mahboob Naieb Khil Ltd. Afghanistan Snit Enterprises Ltd Sudan alhudhud stationary United Arab Emirates Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Cameroon Maher ALi Ltd. Afghanistan Sona Commercial LLC United Arab Emirates Alhutheily General Trading Yemen Maiwand Hajizada Ltd Afghanistan Ministry of Education Oman Static Control Components Turkey AlJeel AlJadeed Group Yemen Marna Ethiopia Taiwan Association of Stationery Industry Taiwan Stationery Nepal Pvt Ltd Nepal Almaha Stationery Kuwait Marubeni Corporation United Arab Emirates Al-Makateb ltd. Jordan Supermax Office Equipment Trading LLC United Arab Emirates Maruti Office Supplies Ltd Kenya Import / Export Alpha Data United Arab Emirates MBA Stationery Trading LLC United Arab Emirates Supreme Stationery United Arab Emirates Alpha Ink & Printing Materials Trading LLC United Arab Emirates Meison Fidele Sarl Congo Swahili Isles Enterprises LTD Tanzania Al Akhawain Stationery Iraq Al-Qatami Gulf Trading Co. Kuwait Miquelrius 1839, S.A Spain Tarifold SAS France Al Imtedad Electronics United Arab Emirates Al-Tabooq Al-Tijari Pakistan MKATEB. COM Jordan Technomart Sarl Côte D’ivoire Al Maali Sationary Bahrain Antaris Azerbaijan LLC Azerbaijan M-Lid PIC Ethiopia Alimohamed khaki Tanzania The Bookshop United Arab Emirates Ararawi Stationery and Toys Jordan MM Trading United Arab Emirates Almanar stationery Bahrain Aristo Paper Mart India Mohammed and Maen for Stationary Jordan The Magic Touch Advertising LLC United Arab Emirates Ascom International Pakistan Artzania Group Bahrain MunHwa intl. Korea TM Toys Poland Asian Trade Center Egypt Asaad Al Abdul Karim & Partn. Co. Kuwait Nahdet Misr Egypt TODO Internationally Italy Awlad Shendi United Co Ltd Sudan Asia Pulp & Paper Indonesia National Marketers PLC Ethiopia Tracon Trading PLC Ethiopia Bernhard Kutscha Consulting Germany Asta Rwanda Exclusive Distributor Kenya Neelkanth Group Ltd. Zambia Trademart United Arab Emirates Cabinet Montchat France Awal Stationery Bahrain Central trading company India Negar Tasbit Iran True Value Computers LLC United Arab Emirates Awali Stationery.w.l.l Bahrain Negati PIC Ethiopia Ceriex France Uzpack Uzbekistan Belfast Trading United Arab Emirates NewBoy FZCO United Arab Emirates Champaklal & Sons India BIC ME United Arab Emirates Nikko Group Pte Ltd Singapore Variety Papers Pakistan Coregere Bidar Group Iran Nishat Trading United Arab Emirates Verte S.A. Poland El Sheemy Stationery For Fine Arts Egypt Bluestar National Trading LLC Oman Office Equipment Intl LLC Oman Vesta P/E Georgia Four Color Paper Qatar Canson France Office Line Co Kuwait VRAJ Distributors Tanzania Ghalam Company Iran Cartridge World MENA United Arab Emirates Office Lines LLC Azerbaijan Western Arab Company Oman Global Inx India Central National Europe Austria Oliyad Trading Ethiopia Ink and Toner Recycling Ltd United Kingdom Wonbang Dryboard Korea Central Trading LLC Oman Orient Links Co LLC United Arab Emirates Iqra publishers Pakistan Younison Packaging & Distribution (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka Chalhoub Group United Arab Emirates Ormanbakhtar Iran Chemali & Mezher Stationery s.a.r.l Lebanon Out of the blue Germany Zaurak Trading Ltd. Cyprus (The above mentioned are selected key buyers from the 2017 exhibition) Key decision makers who visited Paperworld Middle East in 2017

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JAS Ventures India GO Stationery Ltd United Kingdom Al Tayer Group - Harvey Nichols United Arab Emirates Assaco General Trading Uganda Kamran Enterprises Pakistan Habermaass GmbH Germany Alezdihar Stores Bahrain Aydarus & Brothers General Trading Co Somalia Laser Edge Graphics India handmade paper & board industries India Art Central for Fine Art Works & Picture Framing United Arab Emirates Baid Stationery Kuwait Laxmi International India Helix Maped United Kingdom Bloomingdales United Arab Emirates bajaber office supplies Saudi Arabia M M Trading Co. Pakistan HI Shine Inks Pvt Ltd India Blue Pen Stationery Kuwait Bashkail Trading Establishment Saudi Arabia MARJ Moldova Indian Writing Instruments (IWI) India Culture & Co Bookstore United Arab Emirates BomoCypap Pulp & Paper Ltd. Cyprus Mars Est For International Trading Jordan Indus Pencil Industries P/L Pakistan Dubai Duty Free United Arab Emirates Borg AL-Maamora Co, Iraq Masafat For Paper & Board Jordan INTER-FOLIA Sp. z o.o. Poland Dubai Parks & Resorts United Arab Emirates Cardpalace India Mattar Stationery Lebanon Kangaro Industries (Regd.) India Galeries Lafayette United Arab Emirates Cion Stationery & Office Equipment LLC United Arab Emirates Modern Safa for manufacturing paper Egypt KGM Industries Nigeria Gift Shed Qatar CIS Company Oman Monami.Co.Ltd. Korea Koehler Paper Group Germany Harvey Nichols United Arab Emirates Copy world centre w.l.l Qatar Nandyavart Trading Pvt Ltd India Kokuyo Co.,LTD. Japan Home Centre United Arab Emirates Dastagir Alizai Ltd Afghanistan Office Centre LLC United Arab Emirates Kutsuwa Co., Ltd. Japan Onlooker Press India Metal and plastic components India IMG Worlds of Adventure United Arab Emirates Data Valley For Trading Est. Saudi Arabia Paper For Africa (Pty) Ltd South Africa Moleskine Italy Jarir Bookstore Saudi Arabia Delcam Fb Ltd Ghana Prince Traders Pakistan Monami Korea, Kiddy Zone United Arab Emirates Dragon Mart United Arab Emirates Pro-Modern Stationry Algeria Mondi Paper Sales GmbH Austria Kinokuniya United Arab Emirates Dubai Library Distributors United Arab Emirates Pulse Stationery Netherlands Nuco International Ltd United Kingdom Lals Group United Arab Emirates Eagle Stationery Est United Arab Emirates Reza Lithography Iran Office World Malawi Landmark Group United Arab Emirates Files World Establishment Jordan Roxcel Handelsgesellschaft Austria Okuwcy Turkmenistan LEGO United Arab Emirates Fine Line Stationery Kuwait Seychelles Trading Company Seychelles Online Schreibgeräte GmbH Germany Lulu Group International United Arab Emirates Fortune Group Kuwait shadow exports India Ostern Pvt Ltd India Mirza Library - Hashim Mirza Saudi Arabia Gifty Gulf United Arab Emirates Sky Labels Kenya OXFORD France Nasim Kurdistan Iraq Gulf Star LLC Oman Soft School & Best Office. (Ssbo) Algeria PAPER MACHE STATIONERY India Office Express Liberia HXA International Trade Lda Portugal Spectrum Papers Nig Ltd Nigeria Prima Software Ltd United Kingdom Office Plus United Arab Emirates International Stationerys Ethiopia Sripathi Paper & Boards ltd India PSI Stationery Trading LLC United Arab Emirates Office Supplier Azerbaijan Iran Sar Iran Srithirumalai Import And Export Pvt Ltd India Radical Pvt Ltd Co Ethiopia officerock.com United Arab Emirates Jamal Safar Est. Saudi Arabia Starsons International Pvt Ltd Sri Lanka Romex Jordan Papeterie Louis TORBEY Sarl Cameroon Jashanmal National Company United Arab Emirates Straina International Private Limited India RubAir Balloons India Pvt Ltd. India Paris Gallery United Arab Emirates Kajouk envelopes Syria Tesurcon Trading PLC Ethiopia Sakura Color Products Corp. Japan Party Box Kuwait KNM Zimbabwe The Warehouse General Trading United Arab Emirates Sanrio GmbH Germany Penmarks Limited Zambia Kuwaitina Stationary Kuwait Traders International Pakistan Seaman Paper Company United Arab Emirates Qaratees Corner Office Services Bahrain Label Plus Saudi Arabia Uchida Yoko Global Limited Japan SKAG Greece Universite Hassan II Morocco Smoothine Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd India Ranwa Marketing Pvt Ltd Zimbabwe Liro Toys Company Iran Yussco Enterprise Co., Ltd Taiwan Staufen Germany SEERA Est. Saudi Arabia Louma Lebanon Zegal Shomal Iran Tanzania Printing services Tanzania Setlife Limited Tanzania Middle East Stationery Kuwait Tech Gateway LLC Oman Shantilal Dhanjee And Sons Seychelles MS Office Supplier Oman Manufacturers Teibow Co Ltd Japan The New National Bookshop Saudi Arabia Mufaddal Enterprise Pakistan The SugarLily Company Bahrain The Toy Store United Arab Emirates N.F.A Export & Import Ethiopia 2x3 S.A. Poland Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. Japan The Wraperie Bahrain Najd Industrial Equipment Co. Saudi Arabia 3D Bags Factory Jordan Unimax Stationery India Virgin Megastore United Arab Emirates Najmat Al Manhal Stationery Gift School & Office Supply Saudi Arabia ACCO Brands United Kingdom WOCLSUHE International FZE United Arab Emirates Noor Al Maarif Stationery Jordan Akashiya Co. Ltd. Japan Writing Instruments Manufactures Group Pakistan Aleqtesad Est. Jordan Noor Alsabah Saudi Arabia Wurgessa Trading Ethiopia Wholesalers Ambar Passion. S.A Portugal Obeikan Bookstore Saudi Arabia X-Rite Germany Ambitious Pens Pvt Ltd India Aafrica Computer Stationery Ltd Tanzania Original Stationery Group Co Kuwait You &I Corporaton Korea APLI Paper SAU Spain Across The Pond Trade Morocco orman bakhtar Iran Zegal Shomal Co. Iran April Fine Paper Trading FZE United Arab Emirates Aecur Trading Pvt Ltd Co Ethiopia Panorama Office Supplies Libya Asia Pulp and Paper Indonesia Afaq International Company Kuwait Paper Master FZC United Arab Emirates Africa Computer Ltd Tanzania Paper World Stationery Sri Lanka Bolton Adhesives Netherlands Printing Houses Buntpapierfabrik Ludwig Bähr Germany Al Afia Stationery & Office Equip Trdg United Arab Emirates PPN Trading Afro Asia Ltd Nigeria Cartiera Grillo Srl Italy DESCO Printing FZ LLC United Arab Emirates Al Fahidi Stationery Centre United Arab Emirates PrintX lanka (pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka Claire Fontaine Rhodia France Star Printing Press LLC United Arab Emirates al faleh trading est. Saudi Arabia Qahtani Saudi Arabia Converters International Pakistan Quality Printing Services United Arab Emirates Al Furqan Bookshop LLC United Arab Emirates salem aldossary Saudi Arabia Copy Right Masr Egypt ACORUS United Arab Emirates Al Kararama Oasis Trading LLc India Salem Alkurbi Est Saudi Arabia Dar Al-Ibdaa Stationery for Trade & Import Yemen Al Ghurair Printing & Publishing United Arab Emirates Al Khairat Co., Ltd., Saudi Arabia Simple Office United Arab Emirates De Martini Hitkari Fine Products Pvt Ltd India Al Sawan Printing press LLC United Arab Emirates Al Samer Stationery Kuwait Statio Georgia Denco Tapes Taiwan Diligent International LLC Oman Al Shamali Group Co Kuwait Stillbow Stationery & Trading United Arab Emirates Divyam Paper Products / Kavyatri Paper & Board Pvt Ltd India Colors Gifts Qatar ALEqtesad office Jordan STOKLOG General Trading LLC United Arab Emirates Diwia Thomas India Trios Stationery Qatar Alfatina Stationery Iraq Sunshine Stationery United Arab Emirates DURABLE Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KG Germany Alkhadhraa trading for stationery Iraq The Lebanese Petra For Trading And Marketing Lebanon Ecorolls Paper Trading Kuwait ALMA AlDeyar Trading Co Saudi Arabia Trainect Art Office & Stationery Supplies United Arab Emirates Eldar alamya for Publishing and Binding Egypt Retailers Almanar Saudi Arabia Vertex Al Abas International Trading Co Ltd Jordan Ergo.fol Norflex GmbH Germany Alosra Public Market Co. Kuwait Farook International Stationery United Arab Emirates Absher Gen Trad & Cont Co Kuwait Al-Tadamon Al-Islami Library Saudi Arabia Fila Spa Italy Al Roman Technologies LLC United Arab Emirates Aroma & Safari Gen Trading Co Kuwait Flair Kenya Limited Kenya Al Samer Stationary Kuwait (The above mentioned are selected key buyers from the 2017 exhibition) The Green Room Wrap Star 2018 The skill of gift wrapping staff from retail, department and luxury stores are brought to the fore with Wrap Star, the only competition of its kind in the country. Using wrapping materials from Paperworld Middle East exhibitors, the competition is hugely popular amongst competitors and spectators at the show.

In today’s consumer world, the use of sustainable products is gaining importance. Keeping with Furthermore, the show allows the audience to get to know the various types of gift wrapping materials industry norms, Paperworld Middle East attempts to address this subject with a special, that are currently available through artistic creations that are showcased during the competition newly-named area, “The Green Room”, where environmentally friendly products from exhibitors are featured along with the ‘eco-credentials’ of the items. Sponsoring this extensively publicised event is highly valuable as your brand will receive attention from the stakeholders who matter. To know more about sponsoring Wrap Star, get in touch with us at [email protected] with the subject line ‘Paperworld Middle East Wrap Star 2018’. Exhibitors featured in 2017:

The 2017 Wrap Star Competition material sponsors:

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https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/15a4ae5bb80ad34e?projector=1 1/1 Traditionally, the Middle East has been known for its high consumption levels, but recently, there has If you would like to sponsor the 2018 gift wrapping competition, email [email protected] been a noticeable change in consumer patterns with a greater emphasis on being environmentally with the subject line ‘Paperworld Middle East Wrap Star 2018’ responsible. Both corporates and individuals in the region are increasingly opting for ‘green’ products. We will ensure your products are used and demonstrated throughout the competition and will publicise your This trend is further emphasised by governments around the region setting new environmentally presence at the exhibition. friendly regulations in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint.

Supporting this development, Paperworld Middle East is highlighting products which are The 2017 Wrap Star Competition participants: environmentally friendly, sustainable or made of recycled materials in The Green Room, a dedicated showcase area that serves as a guide for visitors interested in sourcing “green” products. We support Business Matchmaking Paperworld Middle East facilitates Business Matchmaking for its exhibitors and visitors free of charge. The you with complimentary marketing tools! goal is to allow exhibitors and pre-registered visitors to pre-schedule specific, targeted appointments to take place during the show, the benefit being that the time spent at the exhibition will be optimised for both parties. Exhibitors and pre-registered visitors will be notified three months before the show with further details.

The Digital Promotion Portal is a simple online tool that includes a variety of FREE marketing tools that can be downloaded or requested easily in order for you to communicate directly with your clients and Schedule your meetings invite them to visit you at your stand. Plan your participation now, and maximise your results from the show by taking full advantage of the complementary tools listed below. effectively in five steps

ENTER YOUR SHOW CATALOGUE ENTRY Once you receive your E-Net Login details, Materials available on the Digital Promotion Portal: ensure you enter your show catalogue entry. This will be used as your company profile for visitors to view on our system. Personalised E-card In a few simple steps create your own personalised electronic invitation that includes your logo and company details. It allows you to invite your clients to the show using Paperworld Middle East’s LOOK FOR YOUR USERNAME branding, yet with your personal touch. AND PASSWORD Our team will send you the log-in details to access the Business Matchmaking Customised Print Invitation System. Review and complete the rest of As an exhibitor, you don’t have to worry about designing, printing or following up with the delivery of your profile using additional filters such as your invitations anymore, as we will do it for you! All you need to do is place an order via the Digital company name, country, etc. Promotion Portal and we will produce your customised invitation that will include your logo and stand number and deliver it to you with the quantity that you request! VIEW PERSONALISED VISITOR Here’s what you should MATCHING REPORT Web Banners Once the profile is submitted, receive a do to start using this Different sized Paperworld Middle East web banners can be downloaded, to integrate into your list of visitors matching your business interests / preferences. homepage, online advertisements or your email signature, to highlight your presence at the show. FREE service

1) Log on to www.pd.messefrankfurt.com PR 2) Select Paperworld Middle East from the list of shows displayed Use the power of Public Relations to increase your trade show visibility! ACCESS AND SCHEDULE Our in-house Public Relations officer runs a continuous PR campaign throughout the year with MEETINGS VIA THE ONLINE DIARY 3) Select your preferred user language Connect and schedule multiple increasing activity closer to the show. Take advantage of our network of media contacts and send us 4) Type your preferred username and password meetings with visitors who have similar your product and show related press releases to assist you in reaching a wider audience. This is an easy business interests. Any changes to 5) Once you complete registration, you will receive a way to ensure maximum media coverage – in local newspapers and online. your meeting schedule will be updated confirmation email. Click on the Activation in real-time on your Online Diary. Link in the confirmation email and you are ready to E-newsletter start using our PD Portal! Spread your company news in a professional and convenient manner. Every month, an e-newsletter is PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE sent out to our database, which targets the relevant segments of the market. Just as in PR, we can EXHIBITION! include your stories in the e-newsletter, again giving your company extra exposure to the people who Prepare your itinerary for three days matter to your business. of endless possibilities at Paperworld Middle East 2018. Effective investment Sponsorship opportunities of your marketing dollars Your brand can go places if

Book your space now for Paperworld Middle East to connect with other businesses, and benefit from it has a good starting point. various marketing tools to promote your presence in the Middle East and North African region.

Pricing Structure at Paperworld Middle East Paperworld Middle East allows your company to be involved with the show and have a high level of association and recognition within the industry. Sponsorship will enable you to raise your profile to attendees prior to and during the Row Stand (one side open) USD 425 per sqm exhibition and increase your level of exposure at the show. Corner Stand (two sides open) USD 435 per sqm Peninsula Head-Stand (three sides open) USD 445 per sqm Sponsoring specific areas of the hall or availing of our strong marketing campaign through a vast variety of dynamic Island Stand (four sides open) USD 455 per sqm and innovative channels provides an excellent means of generating high awareness levels. Space only Minimum of 21 sqm Paperworld Middle East offers selective branding and advertising opportunities only to exhibiting companies. To stand out amongst your competitors and co-exhibitors, choose from the following selected sponsorship packages. Get in touch with us now for personalised service and assistance. Phone : +971 4 389 4500 • Online Opportunities • On-site Advertising • Area Branding & Signage Email : [email protected] • Digital Advertising • Special Feature Branding

To know more about the available branding and advertising opportunities, please feel free to contact us with subject line: Paperworld Middle East Major Presence Discount Early bird discount Any single exhibitor booking at least 5% off space-only price for bookings Arthur Tolentino the following no. of square meters is received by July 31st, 2017. Head of Sponsorship entitled to the indicated discounts: Tel: + 971 4 38 94 567 This discount is only applicable if the Fax: + 971 4 35 85 533 50 sqm 5% of space rental booking is accompanied by payment of 30% Mob: + 971 50 65 48 992 90 sqm 10% of space rental of the space rental fee due not later than [email protected] 140 sqm 15% of space rental August, 14th 2017. We thank A stand construction services department at Messe Frankfurt Middle East ‘Fairconstruction’ represents the stand construction services provided by Messe Frankfurt. We are our partners for their continued support pleased to introduce this high quality service to our exhibitors exclusively, starting from USD 85 per sqm. Fairconstruction is at your service with 10 different ready-made designs along with the flexibility of fulfilling your complete design requirements – that’s the home advantage for you! Launch Partners: In addition to stand space as above, Fairconstruction is mandatory for stand sizes up to 21 sqm. For furniture requirements, please refer to the furniture list in the exhibitor manual. [email protected] for further information.

Industry Partners: Background information on Messe Frankfurt

Company profile Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With around 2,400 employees at 30 locations, the company generates annual sales of over €640 million. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 30 subsidiaries and 55 international sales partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in 175 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at approximately 50 locations around the globe. In 2016, a total of 138 trade fairs were held under the Messe Frankfurt umbrella, of which more than half took place outside Germany.

Thanks to its far-reaching ties with the relevant sectors and to its international sales network, the Group looks after the business interests of its customers effectively. A comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. The wide range of services include renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent). * preliminary numbers (2015)

About Messe Frankfurt Middle East GmbH The portfolio of events for Messe Frankfurt Middle East includes Automechanika Dubai, Automechanika Jeddah, Automechanika Riyadh, Beautyworld Middle East, Hardware+Tools Middle East, Intersec, Intersec Saudi Arabia, Leatherworld Middle East, Light Middle East, Materials Handling Middle East, Materials Handling Saudi Arabia, Paperworld Middle East, and Prolight + Sound Middle East. The subsidiary also organises a series of conferences and seminars including the BOHS Worker Health Protection Conference, the Business in Beauty Summit, the Light Middle East Conference, Smart Traffic Middle East, and Future Mobility. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurtme.com

Paperworld Middle East

Messe Frankfurt Middle East GmbH P.O. Box 26761 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel. +971 4 389 4500 Fax +971 4 358 5511 [email protected] www.paperworldME.com