Saudi Arabia has emerged as the world leader in mega construction projects, with a massive $1.5 trillion in active developments and ‘giga projects’ transforming the kingdom’s landscape and economic future, according to a new industry report.
The white paper, ‘Construction in 2025: Paving the Way to 2030 and Beyond’, released by Versatile International, reveals the kingdom’s construction sector is undergoing fundamental changes driven by Vision 2030, ambitious sustainability goals, and rapid adoption of technological advancement.
Saudi Arabia’s construction market stands at the centre of a global transformation, with the kingdom’s Vision 2030 programme driving diversification and reducing reliance on the oil sector. The trillion-dollar development pipeline includes some of the world’s most ambitious projects, including the $500 billion mega project NEOM, Diriyah Gate, Jeddah Central, and the King Salman International Airport.
“Currently, Saudi Arabia is in the midst of one of the most ambitious building agendas globally – with the scale unlike anything we’ve seen before,” Marco Fahd, chairman and CEO at Versatile International, told Al Arabiya English. “As our research showed, professionals in the kingdom are navigating an industry that is leading the charge in Mena – accounting for almost 40 per cent of project value in the region.”
The construction boom extends beyond infrastructure, creating entirely new economic sectors in tourism, technology, and entertainment that are attracting investment and generating employment opportunities throughout the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s construction landscape is being revolutionised by artificial intelligence and widespread automation, with 57pc of professionals in the kingdom identifying AI as the most significant trend shaping the industry.
“The majority of professionals we surveyed told us AI integration is already reshaping how projects are managed, while rework, budget overruns, and skilled labour shortages are being actively addressed,” said Fahd.
According to the report, 60pc of construction professionals are already integrating AI-powered project management tools to improve scheduling and resource allocation. This shift towards digital transformation is helping optimise scheduling, reduce rework, and enhance supply chain efficiencies across major developments.
Saudi Arabia’s giga projects are actively integrating AI-driven resource management to align with sustainability goals while managing unprecedented scale and complexity.
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