Mangaluru: The two-day mega event featuring exhibitions, industry-specific conferences, seminars and product launches, ‘the BIG Show India’ will be launched on October 1 at the TMA Pai Convention Centre in the city.

With a total gross exhibition over a space of sqm and having 100-plus brands, this would be the biggest ever architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry trade show in Mangaluru.

The highlights of the event would be a series of seminars and workshops conducted by industry experts. The programs will provide the participants with valuable insights into the latest trends, developments and technologies within the AEC and real estate industry.
In addition, the exhibition during the show will showcase innovative products and services, providing a platform for business to connect, network and grow.

The prominent speakers during ‘the BIG Show India’ include Ar Krishnarao Jaisim, founder, Jaisim Fountainhead, and former chairman, Indian Institute of Architects, Karnataka Chapter; Deben Moza, senior executive director-head, Project Management Services, Knight Frank (India) Pvt Ltd; Sukumar Srinivas, managing director, Shankara Building Products Limited, Bengaluru: Arun Prabha K S, general manager, Mangaluru Smart City Ltd, Mangaluru, Ar. Mohammed Nissar, chairman, Indian Design School, chairman, Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) MLRC, founder aBuilding Lab; Shafsheen Fameez, planning manager, ALEC-UAE; Rao Srinivasa, managing director, Data Centres, Colliers; and Pawan Jain, co-founder, Neocoats decorative coatings.

Also, the press conference during the show will be attended by Mohammed Hussain, chairman, ZMZ Events; Zaheer Ahmed, managing director, ZMZ Events; Rakshita Shetty, project executive, ZMZ Events; Dhananjay Mirlay Srinivas, head of Shankara Buildpro; Ar. Ramnath Nayak, hon. joint secretary, IIID, Mangaluru; and Abdul Rauf, chief sales officer, AK Group.

The event is powered by Shankara Buildpro and Platinum Sponsor Apple Ply and AK Plywoods and received support from IIID, Mangaluru, The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Mangaluru and Beary's Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI).
This is a must visit event for architects, builders, engineers, contractors, interior designers, dealers, students from the AEC industry, property owners and homeowners, who intend to construct or renovate their property.

Event dates: October 1, 2, 2022 / Timing: 10 am to 8 pm

Entry is free.

Online visitor registration is open through the event website www.bigshowindia.com and people can get their e-badges online for a hassle-free entry to the event.

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Dubai: Reports have emerged claiming that Dubai International Airport has been hit by a missile amid rising tensions in the region.

Several videos claiming to be that from the Dubai Airport were being circulated online.

The claims surfaced shortly after emergency alerts were issued across the UAE warning residents and visitors of a potential missile threat and advising them to seek shelter.

However, there has been no official confirmation from UAE authorities regarding any strike on Dubai airport.

Details about possible damage or casualties remain unclear. Authorities are yet to release a formal statement on the reported incident.