The "Big 5" exhibition opened with the participation of 2,000 companies from 60 countries
Ahmed bin Mohammed: Dubai has established the confidence of the international community in its ability to host major events
Ahmed bin Mohammed during the inauguration of the "Big Five" exhibition.
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, stressed the importance of the international events hosted by Dubai in various disciplines, with great positive repercussions on enhancing opportunities for the growth of relevant sectors at all levels, locally, regionally and globally, at a time when In it, the international community has confidence in Dubai's excellence in organizing and hosting such major events, a confidence that has become more solid in light of the great success achieved by "Expo 2020 Dubai", in an exceptional version that is the largest of its kind and the most successful in the history of the world's largest and oldest exhibitions ever with the participation of More than 190 countries from around the world, attracting more than 24 million visitors.
His Highness appreciated the role of the "Big Five" exhibition and its specialization in the construction sector, which is considered one of the main pillars of development efforts, and what the event represents as a window to view the latest developments in the world in the field of construction according to the highest standards of environmental preservation, resource sustainability and support for the circular economy, especially since The region and the world stand on the cusp of a new development phase whose main theme is infrastructure, noting Dubai's permanent contribution to building bridges of communication between those in charge of various vital sectors, and its embrace of dialogue that paves the way for more constructive partnerships aimed at creating a strong momentum of various economic activities that serve to advance the wheel The economy of the region and the world, and the impact of the exhibition on making our cities environmentally friendly and achieving the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050.
This came during the inauguration of His Highness, The Big 5 exhibition, the largest event in the field of construction and building in the region, Africa and South Asia, and the activities of its 43rd session will continue until December 8, with the participation of 2,000 companies from 60 countries around the world, with 20 national pavilions. It is expected that the number of visitors to its current version will reach 55 thousand visitors, specialized in the field of building and construction.
His Highness said, in a tweet on Twitter yesterday: “Today, the activities of the (The Big 5) exhibition opened at the Dubai World Trade Center, with the participation of 2,000 exhibitors from 60 countries.
This event is the largest of its kind regionally in the construction sector and has established its leading position over 43 sessions.
Welcome to all the exhibiting companies and guests of Dubai.
His Highness was accompanied during the inauguration by the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail bin Muhammad Al Mazrouei, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, Dawood Al Hajri, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Trade Center, Buti Saeed Al Kindi, and CEO of the Dubai City Corporation. Aviation and Dubai South, Khalifa Al-Zafin.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum began his tour of the exhibition by visiting the Greek pavilion, where he was received by the Ambassador of the Republic of Greece to the country, Antonis Alexandrides, where he was briefed on the participation of Greek companies and the modern technical solutions they offer in the field of construction. It included remote control software for construction sites, and what these solutions contribute to safe access to those sites.
His Highness also stopped in front of the Italian pavilion, where he was received by the Consul General of Italy in Dubai, Giuseppe Finocchiaro, where he listened to an explanation of the most important modern technologies offered by Italian companies in the field of building and construction, most of which take into account the standards of preserving the environment in support of the trend. global in this field.
His Highness's visit to the "Big 5" exhibition also included a visit to the German pavilion, which includes a number of specialized companies that focus on the use of technology in the field of construction, and smart solutions that contribute to the development and completion of construction tasks according to the highest international standards and specifications.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's tour of the exhibition included a visit to the Saudi pavilion, where he listened to an explanation about what the leading Saudi companies in the field of construction and real estate development provide, in terms of modern technologies used in managing construction operations, and the software developed by Saudi companies in This field, as His Highness inspected, is the platform of the Saudi “SABIC” company, which offers a wide range of innovative steel products.
His Highness visited the platform of the "Gulf Extrusions" company, the leading manufacturer of aluminum extrusions in the Middle East, where he was briefed on the company's innovative designs in the fields of construction, transportation, engineering and construction.
His Highness also visited the "Dubai Municipality" platform, which focuses its participation this year in the exhibition on the technological aspect and reviewing the development of 3D printing in all phases of the construction cycle, and the platform of "Qatar Steel", the leading company in the production of neutral carbon steel.
Officials: 35% growth in the use of “drones” and “3D printing” in construction
Officials of companies participating in the “Big Five” exhibition stated that the construction sector is currently witnessing growing trends and expansion in adopting reliance on modern smart technologies, the most prominent of which are the uses of 3D printing, “drones” and artificial intelligence.
They indicated to «Emirates Today» that the estimates of growth in demand for these technologies ranged between 20 and 35% since the beginning of this year compared to last year.
In turn, the director of technical support at the “MENA 3D” company for construction technologies, Konstanius Patsils, said, “The local markets are currently witnessing a growth in adopting the use of modern technologies in the construction sectors, most notably relying on 3D printing and the uses of drones,” pointing out that “ These technologies are witnessing an expansion in demand for them, at rates estimated at 20% since the beginning of this year compared to last year, while the demand for them is expected to increase by greater rates next year.
He added, "3D printing allows the use of large devices in construction operations or small devices in building models for projects with great accuracy, in a way that allows seeing all project details, and modification before construction."
“Modern construction technologies that rely on drones and 3D printing have been growing since the beginning of this year, at rates of 35% compared to last year,” said Asmaa Muhammad, engineer of “Drones” projects at Aeromots. It is used in surveying and measuring construction projects and monitoring sites around the clock, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
Ibrahim Hegazy, commercial director at GVTC Building Technologies, explained that "the local markets are witnessing growth in the use of modern technical systems that rely on artificial intelligence and automation in construction projects," pointing out that "the systems provide accurate project studies and calculations." Quantities and other areas of construction more accurately and quickly in implementation ».
"The UAE market has been witnessing a period of growth in these technologies, which can build a medium-sized villa or a nine-meter-high building, for example, in less than two weeks," said Engineer Basil Khaled, director of the "Three Printing Dubai" factory for printing buildings with 3D technologies.
He pointed out that «(printed homes) are currently gaining momentum as project owners welcome these technologies, to save the cost of buildings and speed up their completion in record time, pointing out that «Dubai has a strategy for 3D printing in the construction sector, which motivates the public and private sectors and individuals to use These technologies, which provide a shorter time and lower cost than traditional construction.
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