His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated the Middle East’s largest construction event, The Big 5, and the co-located Big 5 Solar on November 26. The President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Chairman of the Emirates Group also took a tour of the exhibition which covers the entire Dubai World Trade Centre area, this year hosting over 2,500 exhibitors from 60 countries. 

With 4,627 active projects in Dubai, and over 11,700 projects worth USD 818.2 billion across the UAE, the construction sector is strengthening its position as a key pillar of the national economy. Running until November 29, The Big 5 features a program that is expected to support and advance the local construction industry, committed to building new state-of-the-art facilities, infrastructures, and residential areas as part of mega projects like the much anticipated Expo 2020. 

At a glance:

• Spotlight on construction: from 26 to 29 November, The Big 5 2017 gathers over 2,500 companies from 60 countries at the Dubai World Trade Centre
• Expo 2020 Dubai and Hyperloop Transportation Technologies among confirmed participants
• More than 90 hours of free to attend educational sessions on offer at “The Big 5 Talks”, along with two high-level summits
• The show is expected to welcome 79,000 construction professionals

Having contributed to build many regional landmarks over the past 38 years, The Big 5 2017 is set to leave an even greater legacy on the cities of tomorrow. The largest construction show in the Middle East will host an unprecedented line-up of visionary leaders this year, from 26 to 29 November at the Dubai World Trade.

Expected to welcome 79,000 construction professionals this year, the show will be strong of over 2,500 exhibiting companies from 60 countries, offering 360 degree building solutions. Raktherm, Khansaheb, Wurth, Ritver Paints, Al Anwar, Nassar Stone, Dupont, Pedrollo, Zamil Industries, NAFFCO, Kludirak, Danube, Gulf Extrusion, Emirates Steel, Hassan Abul, Finpower, SABIC, Arabian Extrusions, and Robosoft Solutions, and are just some of the leading industry players that will be exhibiting their newest products in Dubai.

Visitors will be able to find and source thousands of construction products and solutions from all over the world, clustered in five dedicated product sectors: MEP services, Building Interiors & Finishes, Building Envelope & Special Construction, Construction Tools & Building Materials, and Construct Technology & Innovation. Moreover, the Live Product Demonstration will provide an interactive display of the most innovative products and technologies presented in real time by The Big 5 exhibitors.

On November 28, the GAIA Awards will also announce the most sustainable construction product of the year, selected by a panel of industry experts among exhibitors and non-exhibitors at The Big 5 whose products are distributed within the MENA Region.

Organised by dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa, The Big 5 runs from 26 to 29 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Entry is free to all pre-registered visitors.

To know more about the event, visit The Big 5 website.

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