Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: March 10, 2015 - Engineer Abdullah Al-Qarni, Acting Mayor of Jeddah, inaugurated the fifth edition of The Big 5 Saudi Arabia, an international building and construction exhibition, last night in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The exhibition will welcome visitors from 4-10pm at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events until Thursday, March 12.

Expected to reach 16,000 visitors in 2015 and host 560 exhibitors from 52 countries, The Big 5 Saudi Arabia will provide the opportunity to showcase more than 7,500 innovative products from Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East.

The Big 5 Saudi Arabia will provide the opportunity to showcase more than 7,500 innovative products from Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East.

Over the past four years since its launch in the Kingdom, the show has grown by 88% and has quickly established itself as the Kingdom's premier international construction event, providing a platform to build homes, create jobs for Saudi nationals and foster growth opportunities for local businesses.

The Big 5 Saudi Arabia will offer the opportunity to showcase more than 1,000 innovative products from Europe, America, Asia, and the Middle East.

<Nathan Wah, Director of Events at DMG Events, said: “The Big 5 Saudi Arabia, an annual event that provides an ideal platform for the latest information and products on all aspects of the innovative, world-class construction industry, is kicking off today and we are extremely proud of its growth and contribution to the construction industry, not only in Saudi Arabia, but across the region. Last year, 98% of last year's visitors confirmed their return this year as the event is key to growing their business.”

<He added: “In response to the high demand, we have increased the number of educational seminars due to the high attendance, which is an unparalleled window into the latest information, success stories and what's new in the world of building and construction. These educational sessions on sustainable design and construction aim to provide professionals with the training they need to advance their careers. Through 13 free workshops, attendees will be able to learn what's new in the world of building and construction.”

With 13 free workshops, attendees will be able to learn what's new in the world of building and construction.

<Elliot Rizk, Business Development Manager at Mace Arabia, said: “The Big 5 Saudi Arabia has grown significantly over the past four years and is now the leading international event for construction projects in the Kingdom. The show has been instrumental in the growth of the Kingdom both domestically and internationally. This shows that successful construction projects can get better in terms of providing services to private and government companies, but they need a strong and stable base, which is why The Big 5 Saudi Arabia is getting stronger with each edition.”

The Big 5 Saudi Arabia has grown significantly over the past four years and is now the most prominent international event for construction projects in the Kingdom.

The Big 5 Saudi Arabia's gold sponsor is Al Rajhi Steel Company Limited, the leading iron and steel company in the Middle East and North Africa region.