Following the success of the first four Cranes and Transport Middle East (CATME) conferences in Dubai—held in 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024—we are excited to announce that CATME 2026 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the very first time. This move marks an important next step in the event’s evolution, bringing the region’s leading lifting and specialized transport forum to one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing hubs of development.

The Middle East continues to stand among the world’s most dynamic construction and infrastructure markets. Across the region, governments are investing heavily in transport networks, utilities, ports and major development programs, while accelerating efforts to diversify their economies beyond hydrocarbons. These large-scale ambitions will drive extraordinary demand for cranes, lifting solutions and specialized transport services in the years ahead.

CATME 2026 will bring together industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers to explore these opportunities, exchange expertise and strengthen the connections that power this vital sector.