Megaprojects will help shape future of Middle East

Megaprojects will help shape future of Middle East

Megadevelopments in the Middle East are expected to continue despite the pandemic but must be properly thought-out if they are to have an enduring legacy, according to Strategy&.

Larger construction and property projects, usually spread over hundreds of thousands of square metres, can help countries provide a better quality of life by regenerating previously unused areas and promoting the development of specific sectors such as tourism, financial services or manufacturing, according to a report by the consultancy.

“Megaprojects such as those we've seen in Dubai, or even Canary Wharf in London, can have a lasting impact when they succeed,” Karim Abdallah, partner and real