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Big 5 Global closes on successful note; sets agenda for tech-driven construction

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January 2026

THE 46th edition of Big 5 Global, co-located with nine specialised events, including Heavy, Totally Concrete, Marble & Stone World, Urban Design & Landscape, Windows Doors & Facades, HVACR World, LiveableCitiesX, GeoWorld and FutureFM, ended on a successful note in Dubai.

Big 5 Global closes on successful note; sets agenda for tech-driven construction

The expo attracted 85,000 attendees from more than 165 countries for four days of learning, sourcing and collaboration, supporting the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region's $9.18 trillion construction and urban development projects' pipeline.

Addressing the current market demands and opportunities, the expo introduced a unified structure built around four core themes - supply chain resilience, sustainability, technology advancement and talent empowerment - delivering tailored content and solutions for professionals across multiple disciplines.

“Big 5 Global is designed to support the construction industry by aligning each edition with the sector's shifting needs. Every year, we refine our themes to reflect the market's opportunities and challenges and this year's approach clearly resonated with government entities, industry professionals and exhibitors alike,” said Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice-President, dmg events.

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