REPORT: The PPP Projects Market 2026 – GCC, Egypt & Iraq

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The PPP Projects Market 2026 – GCC, Egypt & Iraq is a market-leading intelligence report that tracks the next phase of public-private partnership development across transport, energy, utilities, healthcare, education and digital infrastructure.

Built on exclusive project intelligence, analyst-verified pipelines and MEED Projects’ proprietary database, this report gives investors, developers, financiers and policymakers a clear, grounded view of where PPP opportunities are emerging and how they are structured.

How will this report benefit you?

  • Track upcoming PPP tenders and concessions
  • Understand regulatory frameworks and financing models
  • Identify key clients, investors and contractors
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PPP Projects Market 2026 – GCC, Egypt & Iraq

Public-private partnerships are no longer a secondary funding option across the Middle East. They sit at the centre of national development strategies and economic diversification agendas, shaping how governments deliver critical infrastructure at scale.

Across the GCC, Egypt and Iraq, policymakers are accelerating PPP frameworks to attract long-term private capital, improve delivery efficiency and reduce fiscal pressure. Transport networks, power generation, utilities, healthcare, education and digital infrastructure are increasingly being structured through PPP models.

The PPP Projects Market 2026 – GCC, Egypt and Iraq provide a clear, evidence-based view of how this shift is unfolding. Every insight in the report is built using proprietary MEED Projects data, analyst-led research and project intelligence validated through direct engagement with public authorities, developers, financiers and contractors.

This ensures a grounded understanding of what is genuinely moving forward, not just what has been announced.

National visions driving PPP Growth

Saudi Arabia

Vision 2030 continues to expand the use of PPPs across transport, utilities and social infrastructure. Airports, metros, water assets and power projects are increasingly being structured to attract international developers and long-term investors.

Egypt

Egypt’s PPP Central Unit remains a key driver of private sector participation, particularly in healthcare, education and water. The PPP model is now embedded as a long-term delivery mechanism rather than a one-off solution.

Iraq

Iraq is opening its infrastructure market to private capital through PPP concessions in power and transport. Regulatory reforms and growing international engagement are reshaping the country’s project pipeline.

Opportunities and Challenges

The report highlights more than $300bn worth of PPP projects across the GCC, Egypt and Iraq at various stages of planning, tendering and execution.

Alongside opportunity, the report addresses the realities of PPP delivery in the region, including:

  • Financing volatility and evolving funding structures
  • Procurement complexity and extended bid timelines
  • Localisation requirements and regulatory risk
  • Contractual and concession-related challenges

Strategic Outlook: Where PPP growth is headed

Looking ahead, the next wave of PPP opportunities is expected to be driven by:

  • Transport mega-projects including airports, metros and ports
  • Healthcare and education PPP programmes
  • Renewable energy, power and utilities concessions
  • Digital infrastructure PPPs covering data centres and smart cities

Rather than relying on headline announcements, the report connects policy direction, funding appetite and project readiness using bottom-up intelligence built from verified sources and expert review. This allows users to distinguish between aspirational plans and executable projects.

Key topics in the PPP Projects Market report

  • PPP frameworks and policies in GCC, Egypt and Iraq.
  • Pipeline visibility of transport, energy, water, healthcare and education PPPs.
  • Financing models, risk allocation and concession structures.
  • Profiles of key clients, investors and contractors.
  • Policy shifts driving privatisation and private sector participation.
  • Integration of PPPs with sustainability and digital transformation agendas.

How is this report different from others in the market?

The 2026 edition includes:

  • A detailed review of all major PPP projects awarded in 2025
  • A mapped pipeline of opportunities expected from 2026 to 2028
  • Expanded coverage of sustainability-linked PPPs
  • Deeper insight into digital infrastructure concessions
  • Analysis of evolving financing and regulatory trends

These enhancements make the report MEED’s most forward-looking PPP market resource, built on exclusive datasets, expert insight and continuous project tracking.

How will the PPP Projects Market report help you?

Features

  • 350+ pages of analysis with 150+ charts, tables, and project listings.
  • Detailed PPP pipeline coverage across GCC, Egypt and Iraq.
  • Country-by-country breakdown of PPP frameworks, policies and client priorities.
  • Comprehensive listings of projects in planning, tendering and execution.
  • Proprietary MEED Projects data integrated with developer rankings and client profiles.

Advantages

  • Provides unmatched visibility into PPP opportunities across multiple sectors.
  • Connects macro drivers (economic diversification, privatisation) with micro-level project intelligence.
  • Highlights risks and procurement bottlenecks for proactive planning.
  • Tracks the most active investors, offtakers and contractors.
  • Delivered digitally for easy reference and team sharing.

Benefits

  • Accelerates data-driven decisions for strategy and investment teams.
  • Helps companies target high-potential PPP tenders and partnerships.
  • Informs go-to-market strategies and reduces exposure to regulatory risks.
  • Improves forecasting and negotiation leverage.
  • Equips teams with ready-to-share intelligence to win more contracts.

Who will benefit from the PPP Market report?

  • PPP investors and developers
  • Bankers
  • Financiers
  • Contractors and construction companies
  • Economists and analysts
  • Sovereign wealth funds
  • EPC contractors and engineering firms
  • Renewable energy developers (solar, wind, hybrid systems)
  • Consulting firms and strategy advisers
  • Academic institutions and research bodies
  • ACWA Power
  • Japan Bank for International Cooperation
  • Masdar
  • ENGIE
  • Fortescue
  • Mitsubishi Power
  • Linde
  • Orascom Construction
  • Techint Engineering & Construction
  • Iberdrola
  • Webuild
  • Parsons Corporation
  • ILF Consulting Engineers
  • Mott MacDonald Group
  • ACCIONA
  • GS Engineering & Construction
  • Marubeni Corporation
  • Veolia
  • Vinci

What is unique about this report?

  • MEED’s most comprehensive PPP projects market report for GCC, Egypt, and Iraq.
  • Unrivalled expertise and insight into regional PPP frameworks.
  • Proprietary MEED Projects data for high-confidence intelligence.
  • Focused on investment outlook, risks, and opportunities.

All the MEED Insight reports are delivered via email in digital version. 

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