Big 5 Global Opens in Dubai, Spotlight on Innovation in Construction

26 Nov 2025 CW Team

The Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit convened industry leaders, economists and government officials to assess market shifts and outline strategies to maintain resilient construction supply chains. Delivering the keynote, Eng Yousif Abdalla, Assistant Undersecretary for Federal Infrastructure Projects Sector at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasised ongoing efforts to strengthen sector readiness through updated regulations, environmentally friendly building materials and smart technologies.

The opening executive dialogue featured Arabian Gulf Steel Industries and Oxford Economics, covering global steel demand, the shift toward low-carbon production and the importance of locally sourced materials to reduce geopolitical risk. Würth Professional Solutions also highlighted evolving leadership frameworks and long-term industrial investment in the region.

Geospatial data governance took centre stage at the GeoWorld Summit, where experts discussed standards for data privacy, interoperability and AI-driven decision-making. Dubai Municipality and Abu Dhabi’s DMT stressed that governance frameworks must improve quality of life while ensuring security and accuracy.

Day one product launches included graphene-reinforced luxury concrete blocks with a 24-karat gold finish from GIM Black & Gold, Verosoft’s mobiMentor AI agentic ecosystem for autonomous maintenance and PlanRadar’s SiteView 360° AI assistant for automated reporting and regulatory compliance.

According to dmg events Senior Vice President Josine Heijmans, Big 5 Global 2025 is underscoring how technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping urban development and construction delivery worldwide. The event runs until 27 November at Dubai World Trade Centre, welcoming visitors daily from 10 am to 6 pm.

The 46th edition of Big 5 Global opened at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together international exhibitors, buyers and policymakers for four days of product showcases, knowledge exchange and collaboration. The event arrives as the region addresses a construction projects pipeline valued at USD 9.18 trillion, with packed halls and strong participation during day one.The Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit convened industry leaders, economists and government officials to assess market shifts and outline strategies to maintain resilient construction supply chains. Delivering the keynote, Eng Yousif Abdalla, Assistant Undersecretary for Federal Infrastructure Projects Sector at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasised ongoing efforts to strengthen sector readiness through updated regulations, environmentally friendly building materials and smart technologies.The opening executive dialogue featured Arabian Gulf Steel Industries and Oxford Economics, covering global steel demand, the shift toward low-carbon production and the importance of locally sourced materials to reduce geopolitical risk. Würth Professional Solutions also highlighted evolving leadership frameworks and long-term industrial investment in the region.Geospatial data governance took centre stage at the GeoWorld Summit, where experts discussed standards for data privacy, interoperability and AI-driven decision-making. Dubai Municipality and Abu Dhabi’s DMT stressed that governance frameworks must improve quality of life while ensuring security and accuracy.Day one product launches included graphene-reinforced luxury concrete blocks with a 24-karat gold finish from GIM Black & Gold, Verosoft’s mobiMentor AI agentic ecosystem for autonomous maintenance and PlanRadar’s SiteView 360° AI assistant for automated reporting and regulatory compliance.According to dmg events Senior Vice President Josine Heijmans, Big 5 Global 2025 is underscoring how technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping urban development and construction delivery worldwide. The event runs until 27 November at Dubai World Trade Centre, welcoming visitors daily from 10 am to 6 pm.

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