16th STONE & SURFACE Exhibition, Riyadh-Saudi Arabia 18-21 February 2023
Why Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia’s economic freedom score is 55.5, making its economy the 118th freest in the 2022 Index. Saudi Arabia is ranked 9th among 14 countries in the Middle East and North Africa region, and its overall score is below the regional and world averages. The Saudi Arabian economy was gaining strength five years ago before slowing in 2019 and then contracting in 2020. Growth resumed in 2021. Economic freedom has fluctuated over the past five years. Dragged down by sharply lower scores for fiscal health, judicial effectiveness, and property rights, the kingdom has recorded a substantial 8.9-point overall loss of economic freedom since 2017 and is now near the middle of the “Mostly Unfree” category. Generous state subsidies have been accompanied by light taxation, but government integrity and financial freedom have lagged.
Riyadh, Arabic Al-Riyad, city and capital of Saudi Arabia. The city’s name is derived from the plural of the Arabic rawdah, meaning gardens or meadows, so named for a natural fertility provided by its location at the juncture of Wadis Hanifah and Al-Batha. The spectacular sight of Riyadh from the air, illuminated in the evening by city lights, is reminiscent of its eponymous meadows; a bright sea of lights dot the desert as if fluorescent flower gardens have suddenly blossomed among its dark contours.
The city is located in the Mintaqat Al-Riyad, one of the country’s 13 provinces, and is situated in the central portions of both the country and the larger Arabian Peninsula.
Saudi Arabia is a very important country for the natural stone industry worldwide and continues to invest in construction with megaprojects and infrastructure investment on a notable high scale. Saudi Arabia is the fifth marble importer of the world ( based on their percentage of global import purchases) after China, India , Italy and Taiwan and the fourth in the list of the fastest-growing marble importers from 2010 to 2014.
During the last few years the Saudi Government has made huge social investments, building houses, hospitals, schools, universities, mosques, office buildings, etc. and the massive construction activity as a result has created an enormous demand for natural stone.
About Stone & Surface Exhibition:
In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Kingdom has driven nearly $1trillion of real estate and infrastructure projects since 2016. Out of which approx. $300 billion is dedicated to new infrastructure, including vast new passenger rail networks and a new airport for Riyadh.
Now in its sixth year, Stone & Surface Saudi Arabia brings expertise, technology, and products together for an exchange of ideas and innovations. Opening the door to exciting developments in the world of stone & surface design to the region’s key decision-makers, this co-located showcase welcomes an international line-up of top-tier manufacturers and distributors.
Top reasons to exhibit:
Showcase your products
Enter a new market
Network face-to-face with decision makers and industry leaders
Exhibition Name: STONE & SURFACE
Date: 18-21 February 2023
Total area: 20000 sqm
Exhibitors: +500
Visitors: 28000
Location: RIYADH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER (RICEC)
Number of countries exhibited: 25 countries
Web: https://www.thebig5saudi.com/specialised-events/stone-surface-event/
For more information call below numbers:
+98 9188650703
+98 8643222057-9
