I. Big 5 Construct Saudi: An Annual Spectacle in the Construction Field
(I) The Origin and Development of the Exhibition
The Big 5 Construct Saudi was founded in Dubai, the East - West Trade Center, in 1979. Over the past four decades, it has evolved into a pivotal annual event in the construction industry. It has served as a bridge, facilitating numerous partnerships, introducing advanced knowledge and best practices to the industry, and acting as a crucial gateway for international enterprises to enter emerging markets.
(II) The Influence and Scale of the Exhibition
Year after year, this exhibition has continuously promoted trade, bringing thousands of innovative products to the Middle East and other regions, and effectively enhancing communication and cooperation among construction professionals. Its mission is to comprehensively support the development of the construction industry in Saudi Arabia within its vast development plan, thereby backing the realization of Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" goals. With the continuous boom in the Saudi building materials market, to meet the growing demand, the scale of the 2025 exhibition has been further expanded, and it will be held in four phases (two phases in February and two phases in September).
(III) Exhibition Time and Venue
The arrangements for the 2025 exhibition are as follows:
Phase 1: February 15 - 18, 2025
Phase 2: February 24 - 27, 2025
The exhibition will be held at the Riyadh Frontiers International Exhibition Center in Saudi Arabia. With an annual cycle, it attracts the attention of the global construction industry.
II. RAY Attachments' Participation: Construction Machinery Attachments to Shine
(I) RAY Attachments and the Saudi Market
Against the backdrop of the increasingly close cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in the building materials and construction field, the Saudi building materials and construction industry has witnessed rapid development in recent years. Since the launch of "Vision 2030", real - estate and infrastructure projects worth over $1.1 trillion have been implemented. The prosperity of the construction industry has driven the expansion of the building materials market, with its scale expected to grow from 164 billion Saudi riyals in 2019 to 280 billion Saudi riyals in 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 5%. RAY Attachments has keenly seized this market opportunity and actively participated in the construction of the Saudi market.
(II) Highlights of Exhibited Products
RAY Attachments will showcase a series of construction machinery excavator attachments, such as drills, breaker hammers, and quick - change devices, at Booth 6F120 during the Phase 2 exhibition from February 24 - 27. The drill, equipped with high - efficiency drilling capabilities and a precise positioning system, can significantly improve the drilling efficiency of various projects. The breaker hammer has a powerful impact force and can easily handle the crushing of various hard materials. The quick - change device enables the rapid switching of different attachments, effectively enhancing construction flexibility and efficiency. These products are centered around excellent quality and advanced technology, meeting the needs of the Saudi construction market for efficient and reliable construction machinery.
(III) Exhibition Interaction and Benefits
To express gratitude for the attention and support from all sectors, RAY Attachments has carefully prepared a variety of small gifts at the exhibition site. Whether industry peers come for communication or potential customers come for business negotiations, they can receive a pleasant surprise while learning about the products. We sincerely invite all interested friends to visit the exhibition and communicate, and jointly explore new trends in the industry development.
III. Warm Tips for Exhibition Visitors: Ensuring a Smooth Exhibition Experience
(I) Entry and Exit Precautions
Medicine Carrying: In Saudi Arabia, drug smuggling is a capital crime. If you need to carry Chinese patent medicine or a large dose of personal medicine for entry, it is recommended to prepare a doctor's prescription.
Prohibited Items: It is strictly prohibited to carry items such as alcoholic beverages, pork, audio - visual and printed materials with explicit and pornographic content, drones and related parts, and e - cigarette products (including parts and accessories) into the country. The limit for personal cigarette - carrying is no more than 200 cigarettes or 500 grams. If there is an Israeli visa on your passport, you need to renew it; otherwise, you will be prohibited from entry.
Photography Regulations: Photography is prohibited in sensitive places. Without the permission of the person, you are not allowed to take pictures of people, especially Saudi women.
Cash and Goods Declaration: When entering or leaving the country, if the amount of cash carried exceeds 60,000 Saudi riyals (or equivalent financial instruments, foreign currencies), or the total value of goods carried (including gifts and personal items) exceeds 3,000 Saudi riyals, you must declare to the Saudi customs and fill out a declaration form.
(II) Weather and Clothing Suggestions
During the exhibition, the average maximum temperature in Riyadh is 23°C, and the minimum temperature is 10°C. It is recommended to bring an appropriate amount of long - sleeved clothes and coats and add or remove clothes in a timely manner according to the weather changes. The air - conditioning temperature in the exhibition hall is moderate. Exhibitors and visitors are advised to bring some extra clothes to prevent catching a cold.
(III) Voltage and Plugs
The voltage in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is 235 volts (60 Hz), and the plug standard mainly follows the British plug standard. RAY Attachments would like to remind you that if necessary, you can prepare a plug adapter in advance to ensure the normal use of electronic devices.
(IV) Currency Exchange and Payment
The currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi riyal (SAR). The exchange rate is approximately 1 US dollar = 3.65 Saudi riyals, and 1 Chinese yuan = 0.518 Saudi riyals. Dual - currency credit cards are widely used, and some stores can accept UnionPay cards. When leaving China, Chinese citizens can carry 20,000 yuan or 5,000 US dollars (or other foreign currencies equivalent to 5,000 US dollars; if the amount exceeds this limit, it needs to be declared at the Chinese customs). There may be handling fees for credit card payments, so please pay attention to the relevant charges.
(V) Communication Information
The communication area code of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is 0096611 (or can be written as +966 - 11, 00966 - 11, etc.). When making a call to Riyadh from outside Saudi Arabia, you need to dial the international area code 966 first, then the regional area code 11, and finally the specific phone number. When making a call within Saudi Arabia, you need to add 0 and the regional area code 11 before the number.
(VI) Hotels and Accommodation
For friends going to the exhibition, some hotels in Saudi Arabia do not provide toothbrushes, toiletries, and slippers for environmental protection and personal hygiene reasons. It is recommended that you bring your own. At the same time, please also prepare daily necessities such as umbrellas, sunglasses, skin - care products, and common medicines (such as cold medicine, antidiarrheal medicine, motion - sickness medicine, Band - Aids, etc.). For group travel, usually, two people of the same gender are arranged in one room. In case of single men or women, a single - room supplement is required. The room type (double - bed or twin - bed) is generally allocated according to the actual situation at the time of check - in (except for those confirmed in advance).
(VII) Safety Precautions
When going out at night or during free time, please inform the tour guide or team leader and go in groups. Before going out, you can get a hotel business card from the hotel front desk in case you get lost. Before checking out each time, please carefully check your luggage, especially documents, important files, and valuables to avoid loss.
We look forward to meeting you at the 2025 Big 5 Construct Saudi and jointly embarking on a new journey in the construction industry!
