That moment marked the beginning of what would become a global portfolio of construction events.
Big 5 has evolved in parallel with the region it serves – reflecting and helping to drive the transformation of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia into a magnet for global investment and innovation.
Today, Big 5 operates in some of the world’s most dynamic and high-growth markets, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia – creating access to over 300,000 construction professionals across these strategic hubs.
As we continue to grow, our vision remains focused: to facilitate and accelerate the industry’s evolution, by providing a platform that empowers the development of the construction industry in high growth markets. We inspire industry innovation, encourage knowledge-sharing, support ecosystem growth with long-term sustainability, create community connections and be the ‘must attend’ event for the construction industry.
This journey reflects a larger story of economic ambition, industry leadership and a shared commitment to building smarter, more connected cities for the future.
About Big 5 Global
Fast forward 45 years and Big 5 Global has grown into the most influential meeting place for the built environment – where companies scale, diversify and connect global expertise with regional opportunity to generate long-term economic impact.
Backed by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Big 5 Global has evolved far beyond its construction roots. Today, it spans every aspect of the built environment – bringing together advances in supply chain solutions, digital technology, sustainability, urban planning & design, geospatial intelligence, and facilities management. It reflects how modern cities are shaped – and how the industry is rising to meet new demands.
Big 5 Global isn’t defined by its global footprint alone – it’s defined by the quality of conversations it facilitates. It’s where global perspectives meet regional opportunities. Where product showcases sit alongside strategic insight. And where industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators come to share ideas that lead to measurable, lasting change.
* https://media.afreximbank.com/afrexim/Industry-Outlook_Construction_2020_Q1.pdf
** https://www.globaldata.com/reports/strategic-intelligencefdi1/
*** https://penta.ch/insights/measa-regions-7.4-trillion-gdp-holds-huge-investment-opportunities
**** IMF, World Bank, UN DESA, AfDB projections
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