With more than 1,400 active construction projects worth $348.2 billion in Egypt, the country is going through a phase of economic prosperity across the board and especially in the construction sector, said a report ahead of The Big 5 Construct Egypt expo.

To be held from September 18 to 21 at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre (EIEC), The Big 5 Construct Egypt will help connect industry experts, buyers and manufacturers of construction products from all over the world.

The Big 5 is a series of construction trade fairs originating in Dubai aimed at connecting international suppliers of construction products and services with buyers from the Mena region.

Commenting on the event, Josine Heijmans, the portfolio director of The Big 5 Construct Egypt, said: “The Big 5 Construct Egypt will bring with it a wealth of knowledge to industry professionals, business development opportunities and will help drive FDI into the sector through the participation of some of the world’s most renowned names in construction,” she added.