The Big 5’s big win
Show cements success of new KSA venture
World famous construction exhibition, The Big 5 has been awarded Best Trade Show at the Middle East Event Awards for its first Saudi Arabi show.
Organisers DMG beat competition from Dubai World Trade Centre, nominated for Gulf Food and Turret Media, for Sial Middle East at the ceremony held on June 1.
“This award is a real testament to the strength and support of The Big 5 brand. To win is fantastic but to win with a launch event, our first move into a new territory makes it even better,” Matt Denton, vice president of construction for DMG events, The Big 5 Saudi Arabia organisers, said.
The Big 5, which has been running in Dubai for over 30 years was launched in Saudi Arabia this year, in response to the significant demand for a forum for construction buyers and sellers to discuss, showcase and source the most diverse range of construction products and services.
“With the help of our local partners MICE Arabia our Jeddah event brought all the best aspects of The Big 5 direct to the local Saudi buyers. This recognition will only fuel even greater enthusiasm and dedication from the team to build on this success and deliver another fantastic four days next year,” Denton added.
The Big 5 is the largest building and construction show in the MENA region and provides experts from around the world with an opportunity to engage in the industry’s most topical discussions, finding solutions, facing challenges and seizing opportunities.
