H.E. MATTAR AL TAYER OPENS INAUGURAL BIG 5 HEAVY AND LAUNCH IS THE WORD

H.E. MATTAR AL TAYER OPENS INAUGURAL BIG 5 HEAVY AND LAUNCH IS THE WORD

  • The Big 5 Heavy inaugural edition was opened today by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of Board of Executive Directors, Roads & Transport Authority, Dubai. The event will run from 10AM to 6PM daily until 28th March 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

‘Launch’ is the word at The Big 5 Heavy today, opened this morning by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of Board of Executive Directors, Roads & Transport Authority, Dubai, in the presence of His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Center. In its inaugural edition, Middle East’s largest heavy construction event hosts the reveal of Caterpillar’s latest revolutionary innovations and NFT’s virtual reality feature, which is transporting visitors up to a first-class seat above their state-of-the-art 300,000 square meter yard.

There is plenty to see at The Big 5 Heavy with over 300 exhibitors from more than 30 countries providing visitors with a unique and visually stunning showcase of machinery and innovation for construction industries.

Exclusive dealer Al- Bahar have partnered with Caterpillar to launch the two new machines: the Next Generation Cat 320 Excavator and Cat 962L Wheel Loader. The theme for the duo’s participation is ‘New Range. New Rules.’ portraying the new machine collection and its revolutionizing technology as a promise to transform the partnership between man and machine.

At the NFT stand, as well as launching visitors above their yard with virtual reality, the company is promoting their MCH Hydraulic Tower Crane and the new ‘Hup’ technology - a 100% digital and self-erecting crane development ideal for narrow and compact building areas.

Exhibitor Deewan Equipment will promote their advanced concrete printing technology at the event and present portraits of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

“It is thanks to government vision that GCC countries are the fastest developing across the world and we are honored to capture this inspiration with a portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan printed onto the very building blocks of tomorrow’s skyline.

“In the Year of Zayed we also celebrate the great visionary leader of today, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and his dedication to innovation across all industries,” comments Eng. Ghaith A. Yaseen, Managing Partner, Deewan.

Event Director for The Big 5 Heavy, Richard Pavitt welcomes visitors to the show, he concludes – “With the total estimated value of projects in the GCC at USD 1.7 trillion, and with approximately 37% of all project values being in the design, concept and tender stages of development, demand for heavy machinery in the region is guaranteed to peak.”

“We expect to see a packed event over the next week on the back of a growing market, and hope to see new partnerships and deals filling the floor.”

A varied agenda of 40+ free to attend workshops is also underway at the event, assisting construction professionals in their jobs and offering CPD (Continued Professional Development) certified points. The workshop programme covers project management, mining & quarrying and foundation & geotechnical sessions.

Sponsors and partners supporting The Big 5 Heavy 2018 include Caltex (Official Lubricants Sponsor), the Deep Foundations Institute (Geotech Knowledge Partner), Total Foundation Solutions (Geotechnical Sponsor), Deewan (Concrete Equipment Sponsor), Hard Precast (Precast Sponsor), and Stevin Rock (Mining & Quarrying Sponsor).

The Big 5 Heavy is organized by dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa, and a part of The Big 5 portfolio of events that includes the largest construction event in the Middle East. 

To know more about The Big 5 Heavy 2018, visit https://www.thebig5heavy.com/

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About The Big 5

The Big 5 is the construction event providing leading-edge innovation, knowledge, and business opportunities for industry players around the world to connect, grow, and succeed.

Taking place annually in Dubai since 1979, the event has launched hundreds of thousands of products boosting the expansion of emerging markets. It has facilitated partnerships, advanced knowledge and industry best practices, while serving as the gateway for international companies to access the Middle East, Africa and South Asia regions.

The Big 5 covers the full construction cycle; not only does it showcase products across dedicated sectors, it also runs alongside nine specialised events enabling industry professionals to source building solutions from around the globe for every stage of the construction projects: The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, Gulf Glass, HVAC R Expo, The Big 5 Solar, Middle East Stone, the Urban Design & Landscape Expo, and FM Expo.

The event includes high-level summits, practical seminars, CPD-certified workshops, and The Big 5 Impact Awards to foster collaboration, support best practices, and provide effective solutions to today’s industry challenges.

The Big 5 is organised by dmg events and is free to attend for all pre-registered visitors. 

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To know more, visit www.thebig5.ae


About dmg events

dmg events is a leading organiser of face-to-face events and a publisher of trade magazines.

We aim to keep businesses informed and connect them with relevant communities to create vibrant marketplaces and to accelerate their business through face-to-face events.

dmg events organises more than 80 events across 25 countries, attracting over 425,000 attendees and delegates every year. The company’s portfolio of products includes many industry-leading events in the energy, construction, hospitality & design, coatings and transportation sectors. ADIPEC, The Big 5, Gastech, EGYPS, The Hotel Show and INDEX are the company’s flagship events. For more information visit www.dmgevents.com.

About DMGT

DMGT manages a portfolio of companies that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment. The Group takes a long-term approach to investment and has market-leading positions in consumer media, insurance risk, property information, education technology, energy information and events & exhibitions. In total, DMGT generates revenues of around £1 billion.