The 46th edition of Big 5 Global, co-located with nine specialised events, including Heavy, Totally Concrete, Marble & Stone World, Urban Design & Landscape, Windows Doors & Facades, HVACR World, LiveableCitiesX, GeoWorld and FutureFM, ended on a successful note in Dubai.

Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest industrial auctioneer and a leading marketplace for used heavy equipment, closed 2025 as one of its strongest years on record, fuelled by extensive global activity.

The Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, which kicks off this month (January 12) in Dubai, will examine the essential role of advanced lighting solutions in supporting the Middle East’s fast-growing transport systems.

Saudi Arabia’s role as a driver of innovation for a safer, secure future for global water was amplified at the fouth Innovation-Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS) held last month (December 8 to 10) in Jeddah.

JANUARY 12-15: SteelFab, focusing on machinery, technology, and equipment, Expo Centre Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.  www.steelfabme.com/ 12-14: Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. www.light-middle-east.ae.messefrankfurt.com/dubai/en.html 13-15: World Future Energy Summit, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE.