1、Middle East Property&Construction Handbook2026ForewordAs we mark the 20th anniversary of AECOMs Middle East Property&Construction Handbook,we reflect on two decades of transformation,resilience and innovation across the region.In 2025,the Middle East continues to demonstrate its ambition and adaptab
2、ility amidst a complex global economic landscape.While geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures persist,the Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC)remains focused on long-term diversification and infrastructure led growth.This edition of AECOMs Middle East Property&Construction Handbook assesses trend
3、s and new opportunities that presented themselves during 2025.The Handbook also reviews the impacts of events experienced over the last year on local,regional and international markets.At AECOM,our goal has always been to develop and adapt our knowledge to the changing trends in construction markets
4、 and to provide agile,innovative and industry-leading solutions to our clients.Within our detailed round-up,we discuss the global and Middle East regions current economic and construction performance and identify potential challenges and opportunities.We have carefully selected articles written by A
5、ECOM specialists focusing on prevailing themes within the property and construction market.Our first article“Celebrating 20 years of Middle East Property&Construction Handbook”is particularly significant,identifying some of the major events and trends shaping our industry today.Middle East Property&
6、Construction Handbook 2026In our second article,“Dubai 2005-2025,Were we only setting the foundations?”,we reflect on Dubai in the period from 2005-2025 and how it laid the groundwork for a future defined by smart urbanism,sustainability and global connectivity.The citys evolution is a testament to