Big 5 Global, an international trade event for the construction and urban development sectors in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), will hold its 47th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 23 to 26, 2026, according to trade reports published by GDNOnline.
The upcoming edition is supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism, and Dubai Civil Defense. Organisers noted that the event comes amid high demand for efficient project delivery, sustainable practices, and technology integration across regional infrastructure pipelines.
This year's agenda focuses on four core priorities: Supply Chain Resilience, Technology Advancement, Sustainable Transformation, and Future-Ready Workforce. Organiser dmg events highlighted that regional economic diversification strategies—such as 'We the UAE 2031', Saudi Vision 2030, New Kuwait 2035, and Oman Vision 2040—continue to generate sustained demand across the construction supply chain, including building materials, HVACR, MEP, tools, and interior finishes.
The event programme will also include Big 5 Talks, covering disciplines such as artificial intelligence, building information modelling, geospatial technology, concrete, architecture, geotechnical engineering, and project management. A new stream for 2026, the Building Codes & Regulations Talks, will examine regional regulatory frameworks alongside sessions such as Startup City Talks, buildingSMART Talks, and ASHRAE Trainings.
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- GDNOnline · 2026-10-01
