Sheikh Hamdan was speaking at the opening of the 44th edition of Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction industry event across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, which opened today and runs until 7th December at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
He highlighted the importance of the global event at a time when the world is increasingly turning to advanced technologies for designing smart buildings with the implementation of environmental standards becoming a focal point for the industry. He reaffirmed Dubai's commitment to advancing the key sector, reflecting its leadership across every sphere of development. This commitment aligns with Dubai's quest to assume a leadership position in establishing unified global standards for building design through collaboration with international specialised entities.
Sheikh Hamdan toured a number of pavilions at the exhibition where he was briefed about their latest exhibits.
He toured a number of pavilions including those representing Saudi Arabia, Greece, Turkey and Germany where he was apprised of the latest innovations and the major breakthroughs in the sector, especially in the context of sustainability as the UAE celebrates 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability” and redoubles its efforts to achieve global collaboration to boost climate action as it hosts COP28.
Sheikh Hamdan also commended the impressive growth of the event, which features 23 international pavilions that foster international trade ties. Big 5 Global spans the whole gamut of activities of the construction industry across dedicated sectors and eight specialised events.
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