The “Big Five” exhibition attracts 85,000 visitors

The 45th edition of the “Big 5 Global” exhibition, which was held at the Dubai World Trade Center between November 26 and 29, concluded, with the support of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in the UAE. The event received 85,000 visitors from all over the world. It represents a milestone in the urban construction and development scene in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region.

The significant increase in international attendance by 75% year-on-year reinforced the event’s reputation as an ideal meeting point for the construction and urban development sectors. Speaking about the 45th edition, Josine Heymans, Senior Vice President at the organizing company, DMG Events, said: “The tremendous growth in international participation confirms the value that the Big 5 Global exhibition provides to stakeholders from about 165 countries. This impressive achievement highlights the event’s critical role in driving cooperation, while the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region is witnessing an unprecedented construction boom.”

This year, the exhibition welcomed more than 25 national pavilions, allowing for rich displays of creativity, technology and expertise from all over the world. The national pavilions from Germany, India, Italy, Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, China, the United States of America, and others highlighted innovation and global expertise, enhancing cooperation and knowledge exchange, and business growth to drive impactful partnerships.

Tamkeen’s Chief Growth Officer, Khaled Al-Bayat, confirmed the impact of the exhibition on Bahraini companies, and said: “The participation of Bahraini companies in the exhibition achieved great success in terms of the level of communication, knowledge exchange, and partnerships concluded within the growing construction industry, and this is evidence of the quality and potential of Bahraini companies for growth.” Expansion and competition are not only local, but also on a regional and global scale.”

Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs and Openness, Kostas Frakogiannis, pointed to the large presence of Greece at the exhibition, saying: “I had the opportunity to tour the exhibition, where there were more than 40 of the most important construction companies in Greece, and eight startups, displaying solutions.” Innovative services for key stages of construction. Exhibitors expressed their enthusiasm for the exhibition, considering it a gateway between East and West and a fertile ground for creating cooperation, expanding business and achieving success. I extend my warm congratulations to Enterprise Grace and the Greek Embassy in the United Arab Emirates for their excellent organization of the Greek participation in the event.”

For his part, Managing Director of Business France in the Middle East, Axel Baroux, stressed the importance of the event for French companies, and said: “The unprecedented boom in construction in the Middle East, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, presents a unique opportunity for cooperation between business owners.” French and regional interests. At the Big 5 Global exhibition, the French pavilion highlighted pioneering technologies and environmentally friendly materials designed to support dynamic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region.