Saudi Arabia leads the Middle East when it comes to real estate developments slated to break ground in 2023. Six of the top 10 real estate developments are in Saudi Arabia, and four of the top 5 developers. The Middle East has more than 100 developments with a combined value of over $100 billion that will break ground in 2023.
At the start of 2023, the real estate construction market in Saudi Arabia has grown to an astounding $633 billion of active projects. This total excludes mega projects.
Saudi Arabia can expect a third of the contract awards in the Middle East’s real estate sector. The Middle East’s real estate sector will account for 53% of all project awards during 2023.
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Export Bahrain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bahrain Development Bank (BDB). According to a July 2022 BDB press release, the MOU will provide further export services to Bahrain-based companies in the form of preferential rates when obtaining financial support.
Emirates Development Bank (EDB) is supporting the UAE’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery and acceleration efforts with a new AED 100 million facility for SMEs.
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The UAE construction industry accounts for 70% of all ongoing infrastructure projects listed in the ABiQ database, as of May 2022. The UAE construction industry is estimated to be worth $90 billion USD.
There are a number of billion-Dollar projects set to develop in the Middle East this year and even more over the next few years. These mega projects are expected to significantly improve infrastructure and attract millions of tourists. That being said, there is incredible opportunity within the region, especially when you have the right resources and know where to look.
The latest update of ABiQ’s country risk ranking covers the Middle East and Africa. South Africa drops to 20th position.
The top 5 projects in the UAE are intriguing and inspiring projects. The UAE has a number of active mega projects covering several sectors. Over the last two decades, the UAE has led the way on mega construction projects globally. While most of those megaprojects are now complete, there are still several world-class projects in development.
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