Big 5 Global concludes its successful 46^th edition, attracting 85,000 attendees

The 46th edition of Big 5 Global, co-located with nine specialized events, including – among others – Heavy and Totally Concrete, successfully concluded at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 24 – 27 November 2025.

Supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Dubai Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Economy & Tourism, Department of Municipalities and Transport Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality and Riyadh Region Municipality the exhibition welcomed over 85,000 attendees from over 165 countries for four days of learning, sourcing and collaboration, supporting the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region’s $9.18 trillion construction and urban development projects’ pipeline (Source: Ventures Onsite).

“Big 5 Global is designed to support the construction industry worldwide by aligning each edition with the sector’s shifting needs. Every year we refine our themes to reflect the market’s opportunities and challenges and this year’s approach clearly resonated with government entities, industry professionals and exhibitors alike,” said Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President, dmg events.

Building on this momentum, the exhibition floor saw strong activity throughout the week as exhibitors introduced new products, signed partnership agreements and met serious buyers seeking practical solutions for current project demands.

Exhibitor announcements and partnerships

Meter Technology, Big 5 Global’s GIS strategic partner, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Geospatial Ventures Limited during the exhibition. The agreement focuses on developing and deploying advanced geospatial tools, devices and monitoring capabilities, enhancing existing solutions and collaborative technologies. The partnership marks a significant step towards smarter systems and improved accuracy for both government and private sector applications in the region.

Alliance Silica marked the official GCC introduction of the Société Nouvelle du Littoral product line. The agreement with SNL formalizes the availability of certified European reference materials for cement testing, strengthening the region’s access to standardized quality assurance tools. The signing, attended by Philippe Guibert, Director of SNL, reflects growing demand for internationally recognized laboratory materials across cement factories and construction testing facilities.

Bekaert Emirates presented a range of steel fibre solutions for precast elements, tunnelling, mining and industrial flooring, along with reinforcement systems for machinery, energy and marine applications.

Leadership Summits explore sector priorities and policy perspectives

The four Leadership Summits, including the Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit, LiveableCitiesX Summit, Big 5 FutureTech Summit and GeoWorld Summit, brought together over 1800 delegates. The audience represented a targeted mix of senior government representatives, organizational leaders, technical experts and strategic decision makers, setting the tone for focused, high-value discussions on the road ahead for the built environment.

In the session titled The government outlook, Building the future, Dubai’s construction sector and regulatory excellence, Naser Al Shaibani, Structural Control Section Manager at Dubai Municipality, outlined how the Emirate is strengthening its regulatory ecosystem and transitioning from a smart city model to a predictive city model.

Technical sessions deliver practical insights at Big 5 Talks

Across the four days, the Big 5 Talks brought together specialists for technical deep dives on project controls, next generation technology adoption, asset performance and field challenges.

Big 5 Global is proudly supported by leading sponsors and partners, including Main Supporting Partner, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure; Supporting Partner, Dubai Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality, The Department of Municipalities and Transport, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality and Riyadh Region Municipality; event sponsors including Saudi Made, Meter Technology, Schüco, Alumil, Italian Trade Association (ITA), Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI), GF, Dubai Investments Park (DIP), Würth Professional Solutions, MIE Groups, Daikin, Hisense, TCL, Gulf-O-Flex, DAC Group, DeWalt, Nassar Stone and Nemetschek Group.

The 46^th edition of Big 5 Global closed with strong international participation, high-quality engagement and a clear emphasis on practical solutions for the region’s active project pipeline. The exhibition will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 23 – 26 November 2026.