METAS 2027 (formerly known as UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo) is the leading platform in the Middle East dedicated to tyres, auto vehicles and spare parts.
Hosted annually at Expo Centre Sharjah (UAE), this B2B trade event has become a strategic bridge for global businessmen. Since its launch in 2022, the show has experienced rapid growth, now attracting over 500 exhibitors and 61,000+ trade visitors.
The 2027 edition will expand its international exhibitor base, offering new pavilions and dedicated zones for overseas manufacturers and exporters.
METAS event, which, alongside the usual enthusiasts, attracted major international companies involved in the manufacture and supply of parts and products.
Tyres, Wheel Hubs, Tyre Raw Materials, Tyre Molds, Tyre Disassembly Tools, Tyre Accessories and Attachments, Tyre Recycling, Tyre Retreading Machinery and Molds, Tyre Testing Machinery, Wheel Alignment and Balancing Systems, Tyre Maintenance Tools and Techniques, Tyre Production Technology, and Design, etc.
Automotive Assembly and Parts/Starting and Ignition Equipment, Engine Equipment, Ventilation and Fuel Systems, Transmission Systems, Steering, Suspension, and Brake Systems, Electronics and Electronic Products, Lighting and Signal Transmission Equipment, Body Equipment and Accessories, Automotive Interior Equipment and Accessories,etc.
The number of new-economy companies in the UAE has reached nearly 125,000, up about 37 per cent from a year earlier. Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri disclosed the figure for the end of the first half of 2026.
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) announced that the UAE's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached AED961.9 billion at constant prices in the first half of 2026, recording growth of 0.4 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
The UAE is placing greater emphasis on industrial integration, local manufacturing and supply chain resilience as it works to strengthen its position as a regional industrial and trade hub.
The UAE has ranked first among GCC markets in electric mobility readiness and 22nd globally with a score of 53, according to Arthur D. Little's Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2026.
The UAE automotive market is entering a period of significant change. While new vehicle sales have experienced some fluctuations in 2026, the country's growing vehicle fleet, expanding automotive aftermarket, increasing presence of Chinese car brands, and rising demand for electric vehicles are creating new opportunities for auto parts suppliers and distributors.
The economic relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Africa is entering a new phase, driven by growing trade, investment, infrastructure development and logistics connectivity.
