The Big 5 Saudi Arabia, the international building and construction exhibition, celebrated its fifth anniversary this year with its biggest success since its launch in Saudi Arabia. The show welcomed large numbers of delegates, exhibitors and visitors from across the region. <The show has established its leading position through its rapid growth as the premier international event for construction projects in the Kingdom. Initial estimates indicate that the show saw a significant increase in visitor numbers from last year, with all 545 exhibitors reporting high levels of success over the four days of the show.
The Big 5 Saudi Arabia was a direct gateway for large international companies looking to enter the Kingdom's market, which will see the launch of over $3 trillion worth of mega-development projects by 2020.
Nathan said. <Nathan Wah, Director of Events at DMG Events, said: “The success of the show is a testament to Saudi Arabia's commitment to building and investing for the benefit of the nation and the region's economy. We are delighted to see the continued success of the show over the past five years, with this year's event becoming the premier international event for construction projects in the Kingdom. It provides a platform for industry experts to exchange knowledge and showcase their products and services in a large and growing market, and we are confident that exhibitors and visitors will gain many benefits by participating in the exhibition.”
Tariq Al-Harbi said. <Tariq Al-Harbi, Deputy Director of Abdullah Salem Bin Hindi Al-Harbi Foundation and a visitor to the exhibition, said: “Every year the exhibition witnesses great developments in terms of size and quality of organization, and I am keen to visit the exhibition every year to learn about market trends, what products and services are available, as well as to attend the workshops that are organized during the days of the exhibition.”
Elliott Al-Harbi said. <Elliot Rizk, Business Development Manager at Mace, said: “We are delighted to see the growth of the show and the value it has added to the construction industry, not only in the Kingdom but across the region. 98% of visitors have confirmed that they return each year as it is key to growing their diverse businesses and has positively impacted their purchases by 87%.”
Michael Hunt, Director of Business Development at Mace, said: “We are delighted to see the growth and value it has added to the construction industry, not only in the Kingdom but in the region. <Michael Horsfall, Business Manager at Tamkeen, said: ”This year's show provided us with a platform to connect directly with our customers. Over the past two years, the success of the show has directly impacted revenue positively and broken records for the number of business deals conducted. We will continue to support The Big 5 Saudi Arabia.“
<Launched in 2011, The Big 5 Saudi Arabia has quickly established itself as the region's premier international event for construction projects. Over the past four years since its inception in the Kingdom, the show has grown by approximately 90%. The number of visitors has grown from 300 exhibitors in 2011 to more than 540 exhibitors in 2014 and from 9,000 visitors in 2011 to more than 15,000 in 2014. The total exhibition area expanded from 7,000 square meters in 2011 to 20,000 square meters in 2015
<The show celebrated another success with the number of registrations for its accredited and free CPD training series. The educational seminars provide interested visitors with the ability to build and enhance their careers. The Big 5 Saudi Arabia's Gold Sponsor is Al Rajhi Steel, the leading iron and steel company in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The Big 5 Saudi Arabia is sponsored by Al Rajhi Steel, the leading iron and steel company in the Middle East and North Africa.
