Spectacular opening and closing of the Big 5 in Dubai
More than 65 countries and 60,000 construction specialists participated in the exhibition
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid opened the exhibition and toured its pavilions
<Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid opened the exhibition and toured its pavilions
- Amlak strengthens its media role in the GCC with strong participation in the Big Five events
- The accompanying BM Live exhibition highlighted the latest heavy vehicles and related equipment
- 60 Saudi companies participated in the Big Five
Dubai- Editor-in-Chief
The Big 5 exhibition, along with Middle East Concrete and BM Live 2013, which was inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, was a great and surprising success, as the Dubai World Trade Center hosted the exhibition for four consecutive days (from November 25-28, 2013), adding another chapter to its long history of more than 33 years in the region... Amlak did not fail to participate in this major international event, as it participated in the media with a delegation headed by the editor-in-chief of the exhibition activities.
Amlak has been a participant in the exhibition.
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This year's show grew by 10% to host more than 2,500 exhibitors from 65 countries, with 60,000 construction industry professionals participating over four days.
This year's show has grown by 10% to host more than 2,500 exhibitors from 65 countries, with 60,000 construction industry professionals participating over four days.
Construction professionals come together to showcase and source the latest innovative and sustainable products, learn about the latest trends, get the latest information on regulations affecting design and construction, and identify new markets and opportunities for business enrichment.
The Big 5 opened its doors alongside Middle East Concrete, the cement industry's largest event showcasing innovative cement products, which featured technical seminars and live product demonstrations, as well as BM Live, the interactive plant, machinery and vehicle event that highlighted the latest heavy vehicles and related equipment throughout the four days of the event.
Increase in supply
Andy White, Event Director at The Big 5, said: ”We are honored to have the support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, as The Big 5 has grown with each new edition and is the region's most important event for the construction industry. Once again this year, The Big 5 gives architects, interior design professionals, contractors, developers, and all other construction industry professionals access to the full range of products, and our education program has also been enhanced this year to give visitors access to hundreds of free seminars, workshops, and the latest regulatory updates.
Diverse events
As part of The Big 5, regional and international experts discussed key industry issues such as sustainability, low-emission materials and energy consumption, construction project management, building interior trends, façade design, fire safety and portfolio management of aging structural assets in more than 100 free seminars organized during the event.
The exhibition showcased the best case studies from the Sustainable Construction and Design Conference, including DEWA's LEED Platinum-rated building and White Sky's iHouse futuristic home concept. In addition, on the sidelines of the exhibition, Dubai Municipality presented an introductory seminar on the new green building regulations, which are set to be launched on January 1, 2014.
Design Zone
This year's event also featured a new zone dedicated to interior design that included a wide range of products and services catering to this segment of the industry. The new zone provided an eclectic platform for the increasingly influential interior design market, which is currently worth approximately US$10 million in the GCC.
In addition to the new zone, the show has been divided into product-specific sectors, including HVAC, coatings, glues and sealants, kitchens and bathrooms, windows and doors, steel, marble, stone and ceramics, water technologies, and general construction.
Saudi participation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Export Development Authority, participated in the exhibition, in addition to the participation of sixty Saudi companies occupying an area of 2000 square meters, under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Commerce and Industry Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.
The Secretary General of the Saudi Export Development Authority, Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Haqbani, explained in a press statement that the Authority aims from its first foreign participation in international exhibitions in the exhibition The BIG 5 DUBAI 2013 for the contracting and building materials sector to highlight the quality of Saudi products and their competitiveness among those from different countries participating in the exhibition, expressing his hope that the efforts and activities of the Authority reflect real added value for Saudi manufacturers, which in turn will return positively to the economy of the nation.
29 Malaysian companies
Malaysia participated with 29 companies specialized in the building, construction and contracting industry in the ”Big Five“ exhibition in Dubai
On Malaysia's participation in the ”Big Five“ exhibition, Malaysian Commercial Consul Mustafa Abdul Aziz said:” The exhibitions that the UAE is witnessing place it in the ranks of major countries in the field of creating distinguished international events and events.
The Malaysian Commercial Consul to the UAE said:” Malaysia is also an exporter of non-metallic mineral products. This includes major exports of glass and glassware, lime, cement and manufactured construction materials.”
Malaysia is also an exporter of non-metallic mineral products.
Amlak's participation
Amlak participated in this unique global event, with a delegation headed by the editor-in-chief, and the newspaper conducted a number of dialogues and meetings with a number of businessmen participating in the exhibition.
Amlak's participation in the exhibition comes to strengthen its media role in the Gulf and Arab world, especially after the newspaper signed a media sponsorship contract for the ”Big Five” exhibition, which is considered one of the most important specialized exhibitions in the field of building and construction in the Middle East region.
Visitor turnout
The Big 5 exhibition witnessed a great turnout of visitors from inside and outside the UAE, throughout its four-day duration, especially from Gulf nationals, in addition to a remarkable participation of visitors representing a number of European, African and Asian countries.
A large number of visitors interviewed by Amlak expressed their great admiration for the development of the exhibition, which included the best construction, design and decoration techniques.
According to DMG Events, the 2013 Big 5 has expanded its product display areas with the addition of a “Building Interiors” zone to ensure that every sector of the building and construction industry has the opportunity to showcase their products and technologies in an efficient environment.
The latest study of the construction market in the GCC revealed that the market is currently the most active in the world, with a current value of $1.5 trillion, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the way with a total value of current and upcoming construction projects of $629 billion and $949 billion.
The study indicated that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading the way with a total value of $629 billion and $949 billion, respectively.
