Messe München has announced the inaugural edition of bauma SAUDI ARABIA, scheduled for April 2027 in Riyadh, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with dmg events as exhibition organiser and local project partner.
With its ambitious reform program “Vision 2030”, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as one of the most dynamic growth markets in the Middle East. A key focus lies on strategic investments in infrastructure projects. The construction sector alone is expected to reach a volume of around €130 billion ($151 billion) by 2030. As the country relies heavily on imported goods, this creates ideal conditions for bauma and its clientele, Messe München says. “As the world’s leading platform for machinery, technologies and services in the construction and mining sectors, bauma connects international suppliers with investors and decision makers from business, politics and academia.”
Both Messe München and dmg events 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.
The partnership between Messe München and dmg events offers numerous advantages: 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, is one of the most experienced global trade fair organisers, with a strong international network and deep industry expertise in the field of construction and mining equipment trade shows.
Messe München CEOs, Stefan Rummel and Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer, said in a joint statement: “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.”
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.”
bauma SAUDI ARABIA will be Messe München’s second proprietary event in the region, scheduled to take place in April 2027 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The trade fair will offer exhibitors from the sectors of construction machinery, building material machines, mining equipment, construction vehicles and construction tools visibility in a dynamic market environment and open up attractive business opportunities, Messe München says.
bauma SAUDI ARABIA adds to Messe München’s other events such as bauma CHINA, bauma CONEXPO INDIA and M&T EXPO (Brazil). The bauma in Munich remains the largest trade fair in the world in terms of exhibition space.
