BIG 5 Global
4 – 7 December, Dubai World Trade Centre

Big 5 Global brings together leaders, experts, innovators and practitioners from various related industries, such as contracting, architecture, engineering, technology and sustainability, among others to maximize the potential of the regional construction market, as a global leader.

BIG 5 Global Leaders’ Summit 
5 December, Al Multaqua Balloom, Dubai World Trade Center

The Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit is an exclusive platform that brings together public and private sector leaders to maximize the potential of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia construction market. This select audience of key stakeholders will discuss, debate, and strategize the best way forward for an industry on the cusp of transformative change.

Our team attending and speaking:

Waleed Abdel-Fattah | Regional President, Middle East and North Africa
Waleed Abdel-Fattah is the company’s President of the Middle East and North Africa regions. Mr. Abdel-Fattah has more than 30 years of experience in the construction and management of complex capital projects, including leading Hill’s Africa region to exponential growth and helping to delivering several landmark infrastructure, tourism, healthcare, and other programs and projects. Mr. Abdel-Fattah holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Ain Shams University in Egypt.

Mr. Abdel-Fattah will participate in the panel:
Looking ahead: Empowering the Future of Construction
Tuesday, 5 December
This panel session brings together visionary leaders and forward-thinkers to share their predictions and insights into how the industry will continue to evolve and growth as technology takes centre stage, and the fight against climate change becomes ever-more urgent.

James Duncan | Business Development Director
James is an extremely experienced Project and Development Management professional with over 31 years in the industry spent on major projects worldwide and in particular in the Middle East. James has undertaken major roles at the most senior level for both Clients and Consultants across a broad range of sectors including retail, residential, hospitality and mixed use and has a strong reputation for delivery to budget and program. He is well versed in best practice and used to controlling large teams of professionals on complex projects.

Mr. Duncan will participate in the panel:
Building the future: Advancements in additive construction across the Middle East
Monday, 4 December