The 45th Big 5 Global officially began at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together government officials, industry pioneers, and decision-makers to spotlight the MEASA region's construction sector, underscored by US$9 trillion worth of ongoing and upcoming projects.
The opening day of Big 5 Global offered a packed agenda of strategic summits, including LiveableCitiesX, Future FM, and GeoWorld, alongside key events like the Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit and the IFMA Global | Middle East Summit.
On the exhibition floor, some prominent companies secured major deals and forged partnerships
The event also celebrated international cooperation through country pavilions such as Turkiye, China, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Italy and others.
“The successful opening of the 45th edition of Big 5 Global has been remarkable, as we witnessed an inspiring day of thought-provoking discussions, where leaders from across the industry came together to share insights and ideas for the future of construction. It was also a day of tremendous business activity, with companies signing new partnerships and deals, showcasing the continued growth and importance of Big 5 Global as a hub for collaboration, innovation and opportunity within the urban development and construction sector,” said Josine Heijmans, senior vice president, dmg events.