RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 28 October 2020: dmg events, organisers of The Big 5 Saudi, have announced that the event will move from Jeddah to Riyadh in 2021 and will take place from May 24 to 27 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The event, dmg said, can effectively drive vital business connections and Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, while supporting recovery efforts following COVID-19.

Ben Greenish, Senior Vice President, dmg events, commented: “We are delighted to confirm new dates for The Big 5 Saudi and to announce that the event will be held in Riyadh for the first time in 2021. At a time when construction developments and the business landscape are rapidly changing, we look forward to providing a safe environment where the industry can connect, kick-start business, and drive growth.

“It is our hope that both the discussions and the partnerships made at the event are going to have a long-term impact on the future outlook of Saudi Arabia’s USD 1.4 trillion projects market.”

According to dmg, the Big 5 Saudi returns in 2021 with new co-located events and added features designed to represent and celebrate the construction sector in its entirety. Alongside seven general construction product sectors, dmg revealed, the event introduces:

• FM EXPO Saudi
• Saudi Clean Expo
• HVAC R Expo Saudi and
• Stone and Surface Saudi Arabia

Furthermore, dmg said, the event will see the launch of the ‘The Big 5 Saudi Impact Awards’, which aims to honour the people, organisations and projects driving transformation in Saudi Arabia’s construction industry. In addition, dmg said, the event will feature free and certified education sessions, which aim to help professionals keep up with the latest industry trends and standards.

Osama F Al-Bunyan, Chief Operating Officer, Zamil Industrial Investment Company, speaking about the move to Riyadh, said: “It is great to know that The Big 5 Saudi will be held in Riyadh. The capital is the perfect meeting ground for discussing business and investment opportunities in the Kingdom. We look forward to welcoming the international building community here, and to work together to develop the sector in line with Vision 2030 objectives and standards.”

The construction community, dmg said, can meet, network and do business in a safe environment at the event, where the ‘dmg events All Secure’ set of safety protocols for exhibitors and visitors will be implemented, following guidelines from UFI, the global association for the exhibition industry’s international standards and in collaboration with the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the Kingdom’s Authorities.

According to dmg, the event is supported by Katerra (Platinum Sponsor), Al Bawani Contracting (Contracting Sponsor), Al Latifa Trading & Contracting Company (Gold Sponsor), and Oscar Paints (Official Paint Sponsor).

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