THE BIG 5 SAUDI ANNOUNCES GOVERNMENT PATRONAGE FOR ITS 10TH EDITION IN RIYADH

The Big 5 Saudi, for the first time, will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, and will be officially opened by the Eng. Osama bin Abdulaziz Al-Zamil, Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. Held in Riyadh from 28 – 31 March, The Big 5 Saudi is the first construction industry event of the year and will drive integral conversation and introduce sustainable and innovative solutions to achieve the goals set for Saudi Vision 2030.

The event is set to support 400 local and international exhibitors from 35 countries in boosting business and showcasing over 1,000 building solutions and products to over 15,000 expected participants at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.

Muhammed Kazi, Vice President, Construction, at dmg events, said: “It is great honour and an important milestone to have the support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s government for the 10th edition of The Big 5 Saudi.

The Big 5 Saudi 2022 will also be co-located with specialised events such as HVAC R Expo Saudi, FM Expo Saudi, Clean Expo Saudi, and Stone & Surface Saudi Arabia to further facilitate the Kingdom’s vision and serve the entire construction lifecycle.

2022 is set to be a record year for The Big 5 Saudi with international representation from both new and returning countries, including dedicated pavilions from Italy, Germany, U.A.E, Greece, Kuwait, Poland, Spain, Egypt, and Qatar, showcasing their latest innovations as well a brand-new feature in the form of a dedicated outdoor area to showcase PMV, machinery and clean products.

For the first time, the event will introduce The Big 5 Saudi Construction Leadership Summit on 28 March. Under the theme ‘Collaborating to deliver the Saudi Arabia of the future’, the summit is led by 25 industry thought leaders who will garner insights on economy, sustainable development, leadership, investment, technology, and mobility of talent.

Meanwhile, The Industry Talks at The Big 5 Saudi Construct feature global and regional leaders with sessions focused on seven key themes: market outlook; concrete, architecture & design; HVAC-R; facilities management; project management; and technology. Taking place across four days of the event, trending topics covered at the 50 free to attend CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certified educational sessions include challenges and opportunities for the Kingdom’s construction industry, the Saudi building code overview, the importance of sustainable design, Gulf standards for HVAC-R, facilities management digital transformation, the future of project management, and BMI workflow optimisation, among others.

The Big 5 Saudi and Stone & Surface Saudi 2022 is sponsored by Al Bawani Company Ltd; UCC Holding; SAUDI EXPORTS, THABAT; Souq Penny; Afaq Wood Industries Factory; Esad Services Group; RAKNOR; and TOPWERK Middle East FZE. Main sponsors for The HVAC R Saudi Expo are Carrier and Shaker LG. The FM Expo Saudi and Saudi Clean Expo is sponsored by Al Hajry Overseas Co LTD; Al Majal Al Arabi Group and Takamul Aloula Facility Management.