For more than 30 years, The Big 5 has brought buyers from across the Middles East the widest and most comprehensive range of building and construction products. In 2011 The Big 5 attracted 50,275 participants from across the Middle East, with a significant increase in the number of buyers from Saudi Arabia and Qatar. New features were introduced to the show, including over 130 free to attend seminars, The Green Build Congress and four new dedicated product sectors. Unlike many other international markets, construction in the Middle East continues to grow, offering huge potential to international exhibitors who are looking develop their business and The Big 5 is the perfect place to cultivate new opportunities in the region.