Deals done at The Big 2012 have increased demand across the brand's new events
Dubai, UAE. 19 November, 2012. The confidence in the building and construction market demonstrated at The Big 5 2012, which took place earlier this month, has further propelled the event's expansion across the Middle East and India.
As a total of 2,371 exhibitors, from 60 countries showcased the latest products and technologies from across the building and construction industry, millions of dollars worth of deals were reported from the exhibition floor. The four-day event saw exhibitors, significantly from the UK, Qatar and the USA, announce big bill deals inked onsite.
The positive outlook for the market has been reflected in the increased demand by suppliers to exhibit at The Big 5 Saudi, taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in March 2013.
"The Big 5 2012 appears to have set a precedent for the market, and generated a significant amount of optimism and enthusiasm for the year ahead," says Andy White, event director, The Big 5. "Having such a well established reputation, with more than 30 years in the region, The Big 5 will see substantial expansion in 2013 with the launch of two new events and further growth of the Saudi event (9-12 March), which has doubled in size year-on-year since 2011."
The Big 5 Construct India and The Big 5 Kuwait will both launch in September 2013, taking place from 2-4 in Mumbai and 16-18 in Kuwait City respectively.
"Two thousand and thirteen will very much be a milestone year for The Big 5, with two new events and phenomenal growth in Saudi," concluded White.
The Big 5 2013 will take place from 25-28 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
About The Big 5
The Big 5 is the largest event for the building and construction industry in the Middle East. It attracts more than 2,500 exhibitors from 70 countries, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
For more than 30 years The Big 5 has provided a business and networking platform for the construction industry. It is an opportunity for buyers and sellers of construction products and services from around the world to source an astounding array of the very latest technologies, innovations and techniques.
More than an exhibition, the event provides attendees with unrivalled access to information, intelligence, contacts and hands on experience. Experts from around the world engage in the industry's most topical discussions, finding solutions, facing challenges and seizing opportunities.
It is the gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) providing both exhibitors and visitors with the opportunity to conduct serious business with like-minded professionals.
The Big 5 2012 is supported by Gold Sponsors Massbetter and Rajhi Steel and Free Zone partner JAFZA.
www.thebig5.ae
About dmg :: events
An international exhibition and publishing company, dmg :: events produces over 250 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs each year and publishes more than 40 related magazines, newspapers, directories and market reports. dmg :: events employs 700 people and maintains a worldwide presence through more than 30 offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, the United Arab Emirates, China, Australia and New Zealand. dmg :: events is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the largest and most successful media companies in the United Kingdom. Additional information on dmg :: events can be found at www.dmgevents.com.
For further information, please contact:
Ketchum Raad Middle East
Susan Parker: susan.parker@ketchum-raad.com/ +971 50 101 4403
Priscilla Stanley: Priscilla.stanley@ketchum-raad.com/ +971 50 868 6361
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