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Amman, Oct. 18 (Petra) — The third edition of the Arab International
Exhibition for Plastics, Cosmetics, Packaging and Wrapping Industries
opened on Sunday at the Jordan International Exhibition Center at
Mecca Mall, organized by the Arab Federation for Exhibitions and
International Conferences (AFEIC) with the participation of over 150
local, regional, and international companies.
The exhibition aims to strengthen the presence of Jordanian
industries in foreign markets, unlock new avenues for investment and
trade collaboration, and foster networking among businesses,
investors, and entrepreneurs to boost national product
competitiveness and expand export markets.
Secretary General of AFEIC Mahmoud Al-Jarrah stated that hosting the
event in Jordan forms part of the union’s efforts to advance the
exhibition industry, promote national manufacturing, attract foreign
and Arab investments, and encourage regional participation in
economic forums held across the Kingdom.
Al-Jarrah noted that the exhibition serves as a key platform for
showcasing products, exchanging technical expertise, and forging
commercial partnerships, creating new market entry opportunities for
Jordanian firms regionally and internationally.
He highlighted the participation of companies from Turkey, Palestine,
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Syria alongside local Jordanian enterprises,
adding that this edition features specialized activities hosted in
Jordan for the first time.
Al-Jarrah also announced that the second edition of the Jordan Beauty
Exhibition (“Beauty Jordan”) is scheduled to take place from August
26 to 28, 2027.
The exhibition runs through Tuesday, offering free admission to the
public, specialists, and industry stakeholders to explore the latest
innovations across the plastics, cosmetics, and packaging sectors.
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