The popular Sri Lankan brands Multilac and Macktiles participated for the first time in Saudi Expo BIG5 Construct – 2025, promoting Sri Lankan tile and paint products. The expo was held in Riyadh from 24 to 27 February 2025.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ameer Ajwad officially inaugurated the Sri Lankan pavilion of the Multilac and Macktiles at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre.
While interacting with the participants, Ambassador Ameer Ajwad appreciated the participation of the Sri Lankan popular construction sector companies at the BIG5 Construct Saudi Expo 2025 and emphasized the importance of Sri Lankan construction sector companies to make use of such mega scale expos in Saudi Arabia where the construction sector is driven by the Kingdom’s preparations for EXPO 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. He pointed out that such participation can help Sri Lankan construction sector companies to showcase their products and explore Saudi Arabia’s growing dynamic market demand and opportunities that are unfolding under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. “The participation of Sri Lankan brands will pave the way to open market access for Sri Lankan construction sector products to enter the Saudi market”, the Ambassador added.
The Big5 Construct Saudi Expo is the Kingdom’s largest construction event. This year’s edition was a two-week event which provided a premier platform to network with leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the future of the $1.7 trillion construction pipeline in the Kingdom. It was co-located with specialty events such as Heavy Saudi, Totally Concrete Saudi Arabia, HVAC R Saudi Arabia, Windows, Doors & Facades Saudi Arabia, Marble and Stone Saudi Arabia, Saudi FM & Clean, Urban Design & Landscape Saudi Arabia and Saudi Hospital Design & Build Expo.
The exhibition covered twelve product sectors including building envelope and construction, building interiors and finishes, building materials and tools, concrete, construction technologies, intelligent buildings, kitchen and bathroom, offsite and modular construction, paints, plant machinery and vehicles, steel and urban design & landscape.
Over 75,000+ construction professionals and 2,000+ exhibitors from 60+ countries participated in the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre for First Week & Second Week of this mega expo.
Multilac and Macktiles are products of the Macksons Holdings which stands out as one of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished and diversified conglomerates. Macksons Holdings operates a range of subsidiaries spanning industries such as consumer goods, industrial products, exports, hospitality, real estate, energy, and more. With over five decades of success and innovation, Macksons has expanded its branches into an international market such as Bangladesh, Indonesia, Dubai, China, Kenya, Nigiria, Somaliland, Maldives etc.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Riyadh
10 March 2025
