The Saudi real estate and construction sectors have been experiencing a period of rapid expansion due in part to a string of giga-projects and an economy rebounding from the Covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, the Kingdom is currently engaged in some of the largest construction projects in the world, including NEOM, the $500bn new city in the north-west, and developments on the Red
Sea coast and in the capital city, Riyadh. At the same time, population growth and a young
demographic are pushing demand for a range of real estate options and supporting infrastructure such as mass transit. All of this is taking place within the framework of Saudi Arabia’s long-term socio-economic development plan, Vision 2030, which seeks sustainable growth and economic diversification.
This chapter contains an interview with Gautam Sashittal, CEO, King Abdullah Financial District.
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Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022
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The economy of Kuwait has long been underpinned by the production and export of crude oil. Although the rise in energy prices in 2021-22 boosted government revenue and macroeconomic stability, the Covid-19 pandemic, which preceded the commodity price boom, underscored the risk of over-reliance on an industry subject to fluctuating global demand. This has created fresh impetus for economic diversification, with robust public finances providing a strong platform to...
Articles & Analysis | Innovative practices contribute to carbon-neutral building from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022
As the construction industry redefines its priorities to ensure sustainability, there is increasing recognition of the benefits of regenerative architecture as a means of lowering emissions. According to the “2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction” published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the construction sector accounts for nearly 40% of global...
Articles & Analysis | How Saudi Arabia is reimagining urban design from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022
The country is undertaking one of its most extensive construction projects to date, which is expected to transform the Kingdom’s north-west and set a benchmark for the future of smart city development worldwide. Located in Tabuk province, close to the Jordanian and Egyptian borders, NEOM will span the Red Sea coast with mountains, deserts and plains, and aims to use smart city...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Gautam Sashittal, CEO, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD): Interview from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022
Where do you identify the key demand drivers for commercial real estate in Saudi Arabia?
Articles & Analysis | Regulatory reforms in Saudi Arabia present opportunities for property owners from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022
The Saudi real estate and construction sectors have been experiencing a period of rapid expansion due in part to a string of giga-projects and an economy rebounding from the pandemic. Indeed, the Kingdom is currently engaged in some of the largest construction projects in the world, including NEOM, the $500bn new city in the north-west, and developments on the Red Sea coast...
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022
The Saudi real estate and construction sectors have been experiencing a period of rapid expansion due in part to a string of giga-projects and an economy rebounding from the Covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, the Kingdom is currently engaged in some of the largest construction projects in the world, including NEOM, the $500bn new city in the north-west, and developments on the Red Sea coast and in the...