Damascus International fair 2026

Damascus International fair 2026

📅 Dates: August 2026 📍 Venue: Damascus Fairgrounds, Damascus, Syria 🎯 Theme: “Syria Shines Again – Connecting Markets, Enabling Trade, Shaping the Future”

📝 Event Overview

The Damascus International Fair (DIF) is Syria’s premier trade and national showcase platform, recognized as one of the region’s longest‑established international exhibitions. Now in its 63rd edition, DIF serves as a comprehensive hybrid exhibition (B2B & B2C), bringing together:

• International exhibitors and companies

• Government entities and embassies

• Institutional stakeholders and investors

• Manufacturers, distributors, and consumers

The fair highlights Syria’s commitment to economic openness, regional cooperation, and market revitalization, offering unmatched opportunities for trade, investment, and partnership development.

📊 Key Highlights from Previous Editions

• Visitors: 2.26 million+

• Participating Companies: 800+

• Countries Represented: 44

• Contracts Signed: USD 85 million

• Estimated Economic Impact: USD 120+ million

• Exhibition Area: 1.2 million sqm

🏢 Sectors Covered

• Industrial & Manufacturing

• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

• Energy & Infrastructure

• Consumer & Lifestyle Industries

• Agriculture & Food Systems

• Technology & Services

👥 Visitor Profile

• 12–15% Trade & Business Professionals

• 10% Distributors & Commercial Agents

• 3% Institutional & Government Delegations

• 2% International & Embassy Delegations

• 75% Public Consumers

🎡 Show Features

• National & International Pavilions

• Government & Institutional Participation

• Sector‑focused Exhibition Halls

• Cultural & Entertainment Programs

• Family & Public Engagement Zones

💰 Participation Packages

• Raw Space: USD 200/sq ft

• Shell Scheme Stands: USD 225/sq ft

• Country Pavilions: Pricing on request

• Sponsorship & Branding Opportunities available