Dubai: Big 5 Global is set for its grand opening from 24th – 27th November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together the construction and urban development community for four days of sourcing, knowledge sharing and product discovery across the MEASA region.
According to Emirates News Agency, the four-day event is supported by several key governmental bodies including the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defense, the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, Riyadh Region Municipality, and Dubai Land Department.
This year marks the 46th edition of the event, which will focus on issues shaping today’s project environment. The event is anchored in four global priorities that mirror the region’s evolving needs: resilient growth and supply chain, technology advancement, sustainable transformation, and talent empowerment.
Sustainability will be a key theme at Big 5 Global, with the Big 5 Impact Trail guiding visitors to suppliers offering greener materials and solutions. These efforts aim to support lower emissions and more resource-efficient project delivery.
Key speakers at the event include Abdulla Geldiyev, Minister of Construction and Architecture for Turkmenistan, who will deliver a keynote at the LiveableCitiesX Summit. He will highlight Turkmenistan’s urban development ambitions. Sihle Zikalala, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure for South Africa, will address workforce transformation and infrastructure planning at the Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit.
