Middle East Construction Market is Expected to Reach USD 401.17 Billion by 2030

Surge in large-scale industrial projects nationwide is driving the Middle East construction market growth during the forecast period

The Middle East Construction Market size was valued at USD 337.43 billion in 2024, and is projected to grow to USD 361.60 billion in 2025. Additionally, the industry is expected to continue its growth trajectory, reaching USD 401.57 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 2.1% from 2025 to 2030, according to new research by Next Move Strategy Consulting.

The construction market across the Middle East, including countries such as Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, is expanding rapidly as a result of intensified infrastructure development. In Oman, the sector is experiencing strong momentum driven by large-scale investments in landmark infrastructure projects. Key megaprojects advancing in 2024 include Rathath Boulevard in Dhofar, Rimal Park in South Al Batinah, and the Aames Bay Development in Musandam. These major undertakings are significantly advancing the region’s infrastructure landscape and reinforcing long-term market growth.

However, regulatory complexity presents a critical barrier to construction progress in the region. Infrastructure developments must secure multiple approvals from government authorities at the local, regional, and national levels. These approvals involve strict compliance with zoning policies, environmental evaluations, structural codes, safety protocols, and various regulatory conditions. The process of obtaining permits remains slow, hampered by bureaucratic inefficiencies and jurisdictional inconsistencies. These regulatory challenges extend project timelines, increase development costs, and restrict capital flow. Changes in policy or shifts in regulatory frameworks further disrupt project continuity and reduce investor confidence.

On the other hand, the industry is undergoing a comprehensive digital transformation led by the widespread adoption of Building Information Modeling. BIM improves infrastructure design, simulation accuracy, and project coordination while optimizing material and resource use. Reinforcing this trend, ALLPLAN released Allplan 2024-1 in April 2024, upgrading BIM functionality and enhancing cloud-based workflow performance. This development reflects the market’s continued shift toward fully digital infrastructure execution. The incorporation of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud technology is also reinforcing real-time coordination, predictive maintenance strategies, and efficient asset management.

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Several market players operating in the Middle East construction industry include Arabtec Construction LLC, Emaar Properties, General Construction Company, Al Habtoor Group, Saudi Binladin Group, Saudi Oger, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, Arab Engineering Bureau: AEB, Kharafi National, Combined Group Contracting Co. (CGC), Parsons International, Bechtel, Tiger Properties, WorleyParsons, KBR, and others.

Key Insights from the Middle East Construction Market Report:

• The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the Middle East construction market trends is provided in the report.

• The value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the roles of each stakeholder.

• The market share of key players in the industry is provided in the report along with their competitive analysis.