Riyadh hosts major construction and digital technology exhibitions

Major industry exhibitions have launched in Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia's rapid development in construction and digital infrastructure.

The Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026 exhibition has opened at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the event features over 1,000 local and international exhibitors from more than 50 countries. The exhibition focuses on construction technologies, HVACR, facility management, and heavy equipment, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Simultaneously, the Digital Saudi exhibition, organized by the Digital Government Authority as part of the LEAP 2026 conference, is underway in Riyadh. More than 40 government entities are participating to showcase digital achievements, artificial intelligence applications, and smart city solutions. The event coincides with the announcement of the 2026 digital experience maturity index, which reported an average maturity level of 87.06% for evaluated government platforms.