Big 5 provides showcase for burgeoning Middle East construction industry and economy

With the leading growth development rates featuring industry, Trade and the construction of hotels and restaurants, the industry as a whole relies on world-class exhibitions such as the Big 5. For example an expected $46 billion is expected to be invested in environmental related projects alone over the next ten years, providing specialists in water treatment and sewerage plants tremendous business opportunities.

Dubai's non-oil trade has recently seen an increase in over 23% in value, with a considerable amount of this apportioned to the industry. Construction continues around the region at a rapid pace with new developments taking shape and being announced at every opportunity, with local market activity alone recently estimated in excess of US$4 billion per annum. Given the ever increasing number of projects recently announced or currently underway the region can expect a substantial and steady increase in approved building plans.

The importance and the demand for space at the Big 5 exhibition is reflected in the record number of exhibitors already booked for this years show, with space selling out earlier every year, and an estimated 30,000 visitors expected to attend this years exhibition.

Bob Hughes of dmg world media Dubai Ltd, said, "Construction in this region is rapidly expanding and as organisers of the regions largest industry exhibition we are constantly striving to provide a showcase opportunity for the world leading suppliers and manufacturers. The region has boomed, becoming a flourishing hub of trade worldwide, offering excellent opportunities for companies who wish to become involved, in keeping with this dmg world media Dubai Ltd continue to provide the solution with an internationally recognised exhibition covering every aspect of the industry "

The Big 5 2004 will take place from 20 - 24th November at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, with the show expected to attract over 30, 000 visitors 1,600 exhibitors from over 50 Countries will be present.

An international exhibition and publishing company, dmg world media Ltd produces over 300 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs each year and publishes 65 related magazines, newspapers, directories and market reports. dmg world media employs more than 800 people and maintains a worldwide presence through 38 offices. dmg world media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT), one of the largest and most successful media companies in the United Kingdom.