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Big 5 takes place at Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 23-27 November 2008 |
Most significant five days for the construction sector in the Middle East fast approaches with The Big 5 exhibition, the organisers say the show is now a sell out with industry exhibitors. The Big 5 takes place at Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 23-27 November 2008.
Analysis carried out by The Big 5 research partner Proleads has identified more than 250 major civil construction projects across the Gulf Co-operation Council countries which have gone beyond initial planning and are in the bidding phase for consultants, contractors and suppliers. They range in value from $12 million to $13.6 billion with 135 of them in the United Arab Emirates and 60 in Saudi Arabia.
The Top Ten projects in bidding alone are valued at a staggering total of $64.3 billion, headed by the building of new cities in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The Big 5 is the largest show for the industry in the Arabian Gulf and one of the world's largest trade shows for the construction industry and associated suppliers. The 2007 show featured more than 2,830 exhibiting companies from 53 countries.
