The Big 5 Construct Qatar, the construction event from dmg events (Doha), has been awarded ‘Best International Show Middle East & Africa’ at the AEO (Association of Events) Excellence Awards 2019.
The first edition of The Big 5 Construct Qatar was officially inaugurated by HE the then Minister of Municipality and Environment Mohamed bin Abdullah al-Rumaihi in September 2018, and with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) as its Strategic Partner.
Hosted in London, the AEO Excellence Awards takes place on a yearly basis to recognise the best the global events industry has to offer and showcases the standout achievements from within the industry.
Dmg events president Matt Denton said, “We are delighted to win the ‘Best International Show’ at the AEO Excellence in Events Awards. Achieving this award not only firmly establishes the event as a leader in the market but also highlights the value the Big 5 Construct Qatar adds to the local construction industry. We are pleased to support the Qatar National Vision 2030 with establishing ourselves in Doha and investing in Qatar.”
The international event hosted over 240 companies from 21 countries in 2018 to support the country as it embarked on ambitious infrastructure, transport, and construction goals. The 12,000 attending industry professionals also benefited from over 40 CPD-certified and free to attend workshops.
Denton added: “The success of the event would not have been possible without the patronage from HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Qatar National Tourism Council, the DECC, all our founding partners and sponsors, exhibitors, and local suppliers.”
Ahmed al-Obaidli from QNTC further said, “We congratulate dmg events on this accolade, which is yet another testament to the flourishing business events industry in Qatar.
“Attracting and delivering world-class events is a key driver of the tourism sector’s growth and the success of events such as The Big 5 Construct Qatar is aligned with QNTC’s mandate of positioning Qatar as a premium destination for business events.”
In 2019, the event will continue to drive forward the industry by representing the entire building cycle throughout seven dedicated product sectors: MEP Services, Building Interiors and Finishes, Building Envelope and Special Construction, Construction Tools and Building Materials, Construction Technologies and Innovations, Concrete, and Plant Machinery and Vehicles.
The Big 5 Construct Qatar is once again backed by QNTC and will return to Doha, Qatar on September 23 to 25 at the Doha Exhibition and Conference Centre (DECC).