Month: March 2015

Participants confirmed the success of the fifth edition of the International Building and Construction Exhibition, ”The Big 5 Saudi Arabia”, due to the large number of visitors and interested parties, as well as the activities and events that accompanied it, which had a great impact on the positive interaction over four days full of hard work, making deals and a realistic reading of the Saudi market, as well as the cross-fertilization of ideas and modeling of experiences.

545 companies on the show floor

As a result of the success of the exhibition in its previous editions and its development from one session to another, this year's exhibition hosted 545 exhibitors, so “The Big 5 Saudi Arabia” A commercial bridge to cross the large international companies looking to enter the Kingdom's markets, which is witnessing a promising increase in the construction market due to the great development projects witnessed by the Kingdom under the leadership of our wise government, and expectations indicate that the volume of development projects by 2020 exceeds the total value of 3 trillion dollars. .

 Nathan Wah: A platform for industry experts

Nathan Wah, Director of Events at DMG Events, noted that the success of the event represents the Kingdom's commitment to building and investing for the benefit of the nation and in support of the economy in the region, and the success of the exhibition has made it the most prominent 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. We are confident that exhibitors and visitors will gain many benefits by participating in the exhibition.“.

Alharbi: Evolution in content and quality of organization

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.”

 Elliot Rizk: Positive business impact of 87%

Elliot Rizk, Business Development Manager at Mace, emphasized the success of the exhibition and its added value to the construction industry, with 98% of visitors confirming that they return every year as a key element to grow their diversified business and 87% positively impacting their purchases.“.

 Horsfall: Breaking records for number of trade deals     

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 the revenue positively and has broken records for the number of business deals conducted. We will continue to support The Big 5 Saudi Arabia.”

 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 itself through rapid growth as the Kingdom's premier international event for construction projects. 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 is a direct gateway for large international companies looking to enter the Kingdom's market, which will see the launch of huge development projects by 2020 with a total value of more than 3 trillion dollars. .

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, 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.”

Elliot Rizk, Business Development Director 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 Saudi Arabia but across the region. 98% of visitors confirmed that they return each year as it is key to growing their diverse businesses and has positively impacted their procurement by 87%.”.

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 the revenue positively and has 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 construction event. 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 exhibition celebrated another success with the number of entries for its series of accredited and free CPD training courses.“CPD“. 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 (MENA) region.