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Saudi leading energy sector with $160 billion in projects
Saudi leading energy sector in the GCC with a massive investment in sustainable energy worth more than $160 billion. The UAE is second with $50 billion.
Driving the Kingdom’s construction industry forward
The 11th edition of The Big 5 Saudi will take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center from 18-21 February 2023. This largest construction event in Saudi Arabia will bring together 28,000+ attendees and over 750 local and international exhibitors from 40 countries.
New Mining and Industrial growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has more than $108 billion in active mining and industrial projects. Most are new mining developments worth more than $42 billion. South Africa has the largest pipeline, with 16.95% or $18.3 billion of active mining and industrial projects.
New Mines In North Africa
New mines in North Africa account for 62% of Industrial activity, which totals $14 billion in active projects. Algeria is North Africa's busiest market for new mining and industrial projects. The North African country has almost 50% or $7 billion of new industrial and mining projects. Egypt is in second place, with 44% of the active mining and industrial projects.
Industrial and mining growth in the Middle East
The Middle East has $33 billion in active industrial and mining projects. Saudi Arabia leads the Middle East with 54% or $17.5 billion in active industrial and mining projects. Oman is in second place with 36%, or $11.5 billion. The UAE has 7% or $2.4 billion in industrial projects.
Sub-Sahara Africa investing $11 billion in new hospitals
New hospitals with a value of $11 billion are active. $6.4 billion is currently under construction, and $4.8 billion is in design.
Egypt is investing $1.8 Billion in new hospitals
Egypt leads North Africa with more than 60% of the new hospital projects. Egypt's population exceeds 108 million, or 42% of North Africa's total population. Egypt's population growth rate is also the highest in North Africa. Investing in healthcare is a primary focus for the Egyptian government.
Growth in the Middle East Healthcare Construction Sector
The Middle East has more than $18 billion of active hospital projects. More than 70% of these new projects are in Saudi Arabia. The UAE is second with 14% of active hospital projects. Of the $18 billion, more than $12 billion is under construction, with the balance, or $6 billion, in the pre-execution phase.
Saudi Airport Projects biggest in the Middle East
Strategically located, the Middle East connects manufacturing nations with consumer nations. Billions move between these nations through transport hubs in the Middle East.
$150 billion Rail Projects in the Middle East
The Middle East has more than $150 billion of active rail projects. More than a third, or 35%, are in Saudi Arabia. Iraq is in second place with 28% or $43 billion of active rail projects. Oman is in third place with 18% or $27 billion of rail projects.
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