The World Trade Center in Dubai is hosting The Big5 2017 from November 26 to 29, featuring more than 80 CPD-accredited workshops, seminars, and conferences, featuring international experts who will share their practical experiences and review the latest developments in their respective fields.

This year’s edition of The Big5, the Middle East’s largest construction and building exhibition, brings together products, suppliers, and key buyers under one roof for four days of intensive networking. Last year, the exhibition achieved record-breaking numbers, with 2,856 exhibiting companies representing 59 countries, and attracted a record 78,579 visitors.

The new edition is expected to feature The Big 5 Solar Expo on the sidelines of the event, further solidifying The Big 5’s position as the largest single gathering of both manufacturers and customers. Last year, exhibitors recorded a sales rate to new customers during the exhibition of 86%..

The Big5’s offerings include products and services in mechanical and electrical engineering, plumbing, interior design and finishes, specialized construction, construction tools and supplies, and smart design and construction technologies. The exhibition will once again be divided into specialized sectors this year.