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The GCC Projects Market 2025: How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry

The GCC Projects Market 2025: How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry offers country-specific insights into project adoption, readiness and maturity of AI deployment across sectors—enabling stakeholders to evaluate not only the volume of upcoming projects but also the technological complexity and innovation opportunities embedded within them.

The GCC Projects Market 2025: How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry explores:

• AI’s role in streamlining construction workflows through automation and real-time decision-making.
• Smart infrastructure enabled by IoT and AI-powered monitoring.
• AI-enhanced design tools reducing rework and optimizing project outcomes.
• Predictive safety and maintenance systems minimizing risk and operational costs.

Alongside robust data on contract awards, pipelines, clients and tenders, this report offers a specialised lens into how AI is being deployed to reimagine project delivery. From digital project twins in giga projects to AI-powered procurement models.

With real-world examples and case studies, stakeholders gain clarity on how AI is being practically implemented—and what challenges they must be prepared to overcome, including data silos, change management and integration with legacy systems. The report also explores the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the construction industry, offering a comprehensive analysis of how AI is transforming project delivery and management.

Exclusively from MEED, The GCC Projects Market 2025: How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry is the authoritative go-to report for government decision makers, developers, investors, contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the Middle East.

Digital Transformation

The GCC projects market has entered an era of unprecedented expansion and digital transformation. In 2024, regional contract awards surpassed $289bn, driven by giga projects in Saudi Arabia, real estate growth in the UAE, and infrastructure investments across all six countries.

But it’s not just growth—it’s evolution. AI is now a key enabler of productivity and innovation. The report examines how various projects are leveraging AI technologies, detailing the specific AI applications in use. It explores the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the construction industry, offering a comprehensive analysis of how AI is transforming project delivery and management.

The report provides an in-depth examination of how various projects are leveraging AI technologies. It details the specific AI applications being implemented across different sectors, showcasing real-world examples and case studies. The report also explores the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the construction industry, offering a comprehensive analysis of how AI is transforming project delivery and management.

By highlighting the benefits of AI, such as enhanced efficiency, improved safety, and cost savings, the report demonstrates the significant impact AI can have on the construction sector. Additionally, it addresses the challenges, including data security, integration with existing systems, and ethical considerations, providing insights into how these obstacles can be overcome.

What is included in The GCC Projects Market 2025: How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry report?

The clearest picture yet of how artificial intelligence is shaping:

• Project design using AI-enhanced generative modelling.
• Planning and forecasting via machine learning and historical data analysis.
• Construction automation, robotics and drone usage on active job sites.
• Real-time site monitoring, predictive maintenance and digital twins.
• ESG and sustainability reporting using AI-driven analytics platforms.

The report also provides insights into:

• AI maturity levels across different GCC countries and sectors.
• Government initiatives and regulations promoting AI adoption.
• Barriers to AI implementation, such as lack of talent, high CAPEX and data integration.

This comprehensive 200+ page report is packed with over 150 charts, tables and graphs, including detailed tables of projects set to be awarded in 2025 and beyond, as well as ongoing projects.

Features:

• Details the specific AI applications being implemented across different sectors, showcasing real-world examples and case studies.
• Real-world examples: AI strategy by NEOM and ADNOC, etc.
• In-depth analysis of AI vendors active in the region and their strategic partnerships.
• Understand the construction project dynamics in the GCC with detailed insights.
• The report explores the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the construction industry.

Advantages:

• Make forward-looking decisions grounded in AI-related market data.
• Stay ahead of the competition by identifying new and potential opportunities showcased through real-world examples and case studies.
• Strategise for digital integration with insights on tech stack evolution.
• Understand regulatory shifts promoting AI (e.g., Saudi Data & AI Authority initiatives).
• Compare GCC nations on their AI-readiness in construction and infrastructure.

Benefits:

• Make the most of the opportunities in the GCC projects market by understanding and adopting AI technologies in demand.
• Stay competitive by understanding AI-led changes in procurement and delivery.
• Avoid risk with clear guidance on integration challenges, cybersecurity and skills gaps.
• Prepare for the next decade of smart construction in one of the world’s most ambitious regions.
• Leverage MEED’s exclusive project intelligence and predictive models.

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Key Topics covered in The GCC Projects Market 2025: How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry report:

• Market data: Historical, current and projected contract awards by country and industry.
• AI applications by sector: Use of AI in design, construction, asset management, safety and compliance.
• Contractor/Client tech leadership: Which firms are leading the AI transformation.
• AI-enabling technologies: Digital twins, IoT, LIDAR, generative AI, drone data analytics, BIM-integrated AI.
• Project case studies: AI in giga-projects like NEOM, etc.
• Challenges and risks: Addressing workforce digital literacy, system interoperability and vendor lock-in.
• AI maturity model: Assessing digital readiness across GCC nations.

Who will benefit from The GCC Projects Market 2025: How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry report?

• Main, general and EPC contractors
• MEP subcontractors
• Piling contractors
• Key materials and equipment suppliers
• Economists and analysts
• Policy makers
• Project sponsor such as real estate developers and infrastructure clients
• Engineering consultants
• Manufacturers and distributors
• Financial and technical advisers
• Law firms
• Financial institutions
• Technology companies
• Academics
• Researchers

What is unique about this report?

• Unmatched Expertise: Leveraging MEED’s unrivalled insight into the Middle East.
• Exclusive tech lens: Unrivalled insight into AI’s role in shaping the regional market.
• Exclusive Data: Access to unique MEED Projects data.
• Trusted by leaders: Used by ministries, developers, global consultants and investment firms.

Available digitally: Instant access to insights, charts and market intelligence via email.