The fifth edition of the Construction Technology Festival (CTF) ended on a successful note in Dubai last month with leading regional heavyweights in the field of architecture, engineering and construction having discussed key industry issues.

Saudi-based Alfanar Construction, along with several other companies, has reached an agreement to sponsor the $10 million ‘Global Innovation Award in Water Desalination’ at the recently concluded Innovation Driven Desalination Conference in Jeddah.

International exhibitions company dmg events has signed a strategic partnership with Qatar-based NeXTfairs to run The Big 5 Construct Qatar and Index Design Qatar in the Gulf state in 2023. Scheduled to take place from September 25 to 27 next year, this represents the latest move in dmg events’ regional portfolio expansion strategy.