Sharjah24 – WAM: Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today toured the 43rd edition of the Big 5, the largest and most influential construction event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
During his visit, Sheikh Mansoor toured the various pavilions of the exhibition and was briefed about the products, technologies and services being showcased at the event.
He praised the role of the event in providing industry experts from around the world an opportunity to exchange knowledge and share expertise on the latest developments shaping the industry.
More than 2,000 participants from 60 countries participated in the four-day event, which concluded today.
Featuring 20 national pavilions, the Big 5 attracted over 55,000 attendees.
This edition of the Big 5 show featured six specialised events addressing the entire industry ecosystem - the Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, HVAC R Expo, Middle East Stone, Urban Design & Landscape Expo, and FM Expo.
Also running alongside the Big 5 was the inaugural Everything Architecture, the only exclusive event for the architecture and design community in the Middle East.
The event featured high-level summits, CPD-certified workshops, and The Big 5 Construction Impact Awards to foster collaboration, support best practices, and provide effective solutions to today’s industry challenges.