Buyers look to The Big 5 to source new and sustainable products

Dubai, UAE. October 25, 2011. Spend on building construction in Oman is expected to reach more than US$27bn by 2014 according to research from Ventures, on behalf of The Big 5 2011.

Mixed use, airports and hotel building are the three most active sectors over the next three years in the Sultanate, with mixed use accounting for more than 30 per cent of total budgets. Following a difficult Q2 of 2011, significant infrastructure projects have boosted the industry and the upcoming years are expected to see a steady growth.

Andy White, event director of The Big 5 2011, has noted an increase in interest from Oman over the past few months, with the event kicking off in Dubai next month. He said: "As Oman's construction industry picks up pace, there is an increasing demand to source products and services that deliver efficient construction practices to international standards.

"For us, the event's reputation as a platform to source the right solutions means that its importance in the current market place has grown."

The Big 5 exhibition, taking place at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 21-24 November, will see exhibitors from 75 countries across the world showcasing products new to the region and sustainable solutions.

Middle East Concrete, PMV Live and FM Expo are now operating under The Big 5 portfolio of events and will run alongside The Big 5 in 2011 and beyond. Developed to cater to industry demand they will provide dedicated zones for buyers, which will focus on those products and services most relevant to each industry.

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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 International Conference & Exhibition 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.

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