Inaugural edition of bauma Saudi Arabia announced
Messe München and dmg events to bring bauma to Saudi Arabia for the first time in 2027
CONTINUING their global growth strategy, Messe München have announced the inaugural edition of bauma Saudi Arabia, scheduled for April 2027 in Riyadh. This international offshoot of the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery and mining will be launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in co-operation with dmg events as exhibition organizer and local project partner.
It has been agreed between both parties 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, vehicles and tools, building material machines, and mining machines.
With its ambitious reform programme ‘Vision 2030’, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as one of the most dynamic growth markets in the Middle East, with a key focus on strategic investments in infrastructure projects. The construction sector alone is expected to reach around €130 billion by 2030, and as the country relies heavily on imported goods, this creates ideal conditions for bauma and its clientele. 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.
The partnership between Messe München and dmg events offers numerous advantages: dmg events are a strong local partner with extensive expertise in planning and executing trade fairs in the Middle East, and bring a broad regional network to the table. Messe München, on the other hand, are one of the most experienced global trade fair organizers, with a strong international network and deep industry expertise in the field of construction and mining equipment trade shows.
‘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,’ said Messe München chief executive officers Stefan Rummel and Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer in a joint statement.
Matt Denton, president of 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.’
Saudi Arabia is emerging as a strategic focus market for Messe München. In January 2026, the kingdom will host IFAT, the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies. 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.
