Under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency the Secretary of the Eastern Province, Engineer Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Jubeir, the BUILDEX 2017 Construction and Building Exhibition recently concluded in its 19th edition, organized by Dhahran International Exhibitions at its headquarters in Dammam from March 6 to 9. The excellent organization by Dhahran International Exhibitions and the participants received praise from attendees.
The exhibition aligns with the construction boom
In his speech, Engineer Al-Jubeir emphasized that the Construction and Building Exhibition is a major event that aligns with the boom the Kingdom is experiencing in construction and building projects related to housing and infrastructure, He noted that the Kingdom’s current renaissance necessitated a program that meets the actual needs of the first-class construction industry and the use of equipment of all kinds, He explained that the exhibition brings together companies that have presented exhibits and models demonstrating technical expertise and creativity in material selection, while promoting domestic products, and expressed his hope that this exhibition would be repeated due to its contribution to transferring technology and equipment to consumers and the private sector.
Saudi Products Compete Globally
Al-Jubeir reiterated his confidence in Saudi products and their ability to compete globally through certain companies that have already achieved export rates to European countries, noting that the Secretariat is opening the door for Saudi companies to showcase the products they use in their projects, where local products are given priority in winning government or private-sector projects. He emphasized that the goal of holding these exhibitions is to showcase products of various types and uses, thereby saving companies and individuals time and effort in obtaining the equipment or materials needed to carry out projects.
The exhibition reflects modern construction trends
For his part, Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Husseini, CEO of Dhahran International Exhibitions, praised the opening of the exhibition by the Secretary of the Eastern Province, noting that this represents genuine support for exhibitions that contribute to the continuity of work at a steady and evolving pace, and provide us with ample room for creativity by attracting international exhibitions.
He noted that the exhibition will showcase the latest achievements of major local companies, as well as participation from various countries featuring their newest heavy equipment and cranes, in addition to live demonstrations explaining how the equipment works, in line with the exhibition’s objectives, which aim to highlight the sector’s active role and tangible progress in the Kingdom, as well as to showcase the development of local industry and technology in this field, emphasizing that participants have highlighted the growth of the exhibition sector, which underscores the importance of these exhibitions and the impact these events have.
Local and International Participation
The exhibition attracted significant local and international participation, with the organizing company bringing together leading names and major local and global companies specializing in the field of building and construction, It also brought together leading producers and distributors from prominent manufacturers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, Spain, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, and a number of other participating countries, whose products were well-received by visitors and investors. Throughout its four days, the exhibition served as a platform for businesspeople to finalize deals, reach agreements on joint ventures, and exchange expertise with various relevant local and international stakeholders.
