Germany’s Messe München and international organiser dmg events are to launch an edition of bauma in Saudi Arabia in April 2027. The show will be held in the capital, Riyadh and represents an international offshoot of the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery and mining.
The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and have agreed that editions of the Big 5 Construct Saudi will focus on construction materials, building design and fitout from 2027 onwards, whereas bauma SAUDI ARABIA will focus on construction machinery and vehicles, building material machines and mining machines.
With its Vision 2030 reform programme, Saudi Arabia continues to position itself as a dynamic growth market in the Middle East and strategic investments in infrastructure projects are a key focus. The construction sector alone is expected to reach a volume of around €130bn by 2030. As the country relies heavily on imported goods, this creates ideal conditions for bauma and its clientele.
The partnership will look to tap the advantages of each company: dmg events is a strong local partner with extensive expertise in planning and executing trade fairs in the Middle East, and brings a broad regional network to the table. Messe München, on the other hand, also an experienced global trade fair organiser, has a strong international network and deep industry expertise in the field of construction and mining equipment trade shows.
“The economic momentum in Saudi Arabia is tremendous. With bauma SAUDI ARABIA, we are becoming part of it, showcasing innovations and technologies for our customers and driving investment. At the same time, we are strengthening our international presence and securing Munich’s position as a trade fair location,” said Messe München CEOs Stefan Rummel and Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer in a joint statement.
Matt Denton, president, dmg events added: “With over 40 years of the Big 5 championing the Middle East construction market in Dubai and 15 years of Big 5 Construct Saudi shining a spotlight on the burgeoning Saudi Arabian market, we are pleased to enter into another exciting chapter with Messe München and bauma in Saudi Arabia.”
In January 2026, the Kingdom will host IFAT, the leading trade fair for environmental technologies. bauma SAUDI ARABIA will be Messe München’s second proprietary event in the region when it takes place in April 2027 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.
The bauma in Munich remains the largest trade fair in the world in terms of exhibition space.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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