The new C-Plus dedicated to Big 5 2025 is now available
Don’t miss this special edition of Compasses Magazine, dedicated to the Big 5 Global – the foremost event for the construction and urban development industry, returning to Dubai as a pivotal hub between East and West.
Join us at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from 24 to 27 November 2025, and grab your copy of C-Plus 2025 by scanning the QR code shown on our media wall.
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Dubai World Trade Centre
From 24 to 27 November 2025, the Big 5 returnes to Dubai
In 2025, Compasses Magazine again partners with Big 5 Global — the MEASA region’s leading event for construction, infrastructure, and urban development.
Now in its 46th edition, Big 5 Global brings together more than 85,000 participants and 2,800+ exhibitors from over 165 countries.
This year focuses on four priorities: resilient growth, technology advancement, sustainable transformation, and talent empowerment.
Covering the full construction lifecycle, the event showcases thousands of solutions—from materials and machinery to smart technologies and design innovations.
Visitors will also enjoy the chance to collect their C-Plus 2025 issue by scanning the QR code on the media wall—an engaging highlight of this year’s event.
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In this special Big 5 2025 edition:
- Big 5 Global | The most influential construction industry event addresses the future of urban development and construction innovation
- Interview with Nidal Hassoun, General Director of ECC Contracting – his vision for the company’s 50-year legacy, innovation, and the future of construction in the UAE
- Construction Report: Mega-projects shaping the region — healthcare, infrastructure, and residential developments
- Spotlight: Engineering and architectural excellence — iconic projects from hospitals to metro networks, captured through photography and design storytelling
- Ideas & Trends: Innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and digital solutions are driving efficiency, resilience, and design excellence across construction, architecture, and urban development.
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Middle East: A Great Engineering Laboratory
Editorial by Antonio Felici – Scientific Director
This issue of Compasses Plus aligns with Big 5 Global 2025, highlighting the Middle East’s role as a global engineering hub where major infrastructure and urban projects fuel diversification, influence, and sustainable development.
We examine key transport systems in Doha, Riyadh, and Dubai—featuring work by Rizzani de Eccher and 3TI Progetti—and spotlight Pizzarotti’s innovative healthcare projects delivered through advanced EPC models.
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How Big 5 Global is supporting the future of construction and urban development
Big 5 Global 2025 returns as MEASA’s key construction event, bringing together global suppliers, decision-makers, and innovators to address fast-paced urban development and sustainability demands. With major regional projects driving growth, the 46th edition offers direct access to strategic insights, future-focused technologies, and green solutions shaping the built environment.
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GCC Projects Market, by BNC
The GCC projects market is entering a major growth phase, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s investment in hospitality, entertainment, and low-rise residential communities. According to BNC, the region is accelerating towards one of its most transformative urban development cycles.
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Interview with Nidal Hassoun, General Director of ECC Contracting
Marking its 50th anniversary, ECC Contracting celebrates a legacy woven into the UAE’s development – from pioneering early infrastructure to advancing digital construction, sustainability, and 3D-printing innovation. Spanning five decades of iconic projects and diversified subsidiaries, the Group continues to define excellence in engineering, craftsmanship, and future-ready urban solutions.
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Big New Maternity Hospital
The New Maternity Hospital in Kuwait City sets a new benchmark for regional healthcare, combining cutting-edge design, advanced medical technology, and sustainability. Delivered by Impresa Pizzarotti with Studio Altieri and SSH, the 351,200 sqm complex hosts 780 beds, 28 operating theatres, and 60 delivery rooms, supported by specialised neonatal, surgical, and emergency units. Overlooking Kuwait Bay, the facility integrates eco-friendly engineering, a 320-meter sea wall, landscaped spaces, and state-of-the-art inpatient towers, earning ACI Kuwait’s 2024 Best Project of the Year award.
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Al Amiri Hospital
The expansion of Al Amiri Hospital introduces a 140,000 sqm state-of-the-art facility seamlessly connected to the existing complex via tunnel and footbridge. Designed and built by Impresa Pizzarotti with Studio Altieri, the 13-storey addition accommodates 416 beds, advanced diagnostic centers, rehabilitation zones, outpatient clinics, and a rooftop helipad. With integrated public areas, modern circulation routes, and a dedicated service block, the project enhances Kuwait City’s healthcare infrastructure through efficient design, medical technology, and patient-centered spaces.
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Beyond Mobility: 3TI Progetti in the Middle East
3TI Progetti brings Italian multidisciplinary engineering to the Middle East’s most ambitious infrastructure programs, from Doha Metro’s landmark stations—designed entirely in BIM and rooted in local identity—to Riyadh Metro Line 3, the region’s longest line reshaping mobility under Vision 2030. Beyond transport, the firm’s expertise spans airports, bridges, healthcare, education, and urban regeneration, driving resilient, people-centered development across the Gulf as it advances toward the next generation of smart, sustainable cities.
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Rizzani de Eccher: Mobility Engineering in Dubai & Doha
Rizzani de Eccher has been key to major rail developments in Dubai and Doha, delivering rapid, large-scale metro works using advanced prefabrication and launch systems. From the elevated decks of Dubai’s Red and Green Lines to the Route 2020 extension and key Qatar stations, its engineering and production capacity enabled complex structures to be built quickly, strengthening its role in the region’s transport megaprojects.
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