Saudi’s construction sector to see faster recovery with the utilization of drones in the ‘new normal’ – Saudi Gazette

Saudi’s construction sector to see faster recovery with the utilization of drones in the ‘new normal’ – Saudi Gazette

DUBAI “” Saudi Arabia's construction sector will see faster recovery with the utilization of drones under the 'new normal' set-up, which continues to require safety measures including social distancing.

This is according to Rabih Bou Rashid, CEO of Falcon Eye Drones (FEDS) “” the Middle East's leading provider of Drone Technology, Data Technology, and Digital Transformation. He said that drones are an imperative tool to ensure continuity of building operations in Saudi Arabia, whose construction sector has been thriving for the past years.

"The pandemic has presented a considerable challenge to the construction sector in Saudi, which used to require a significant number of laborers. As the Kingdom contains the spread of the disease as a paramount concern, drones can help afford an effective alternative to guarantee the sector's continuity of operations, while ensuring health and public safety,“ he said.

In a recent report released by the Kingdom's Ministry of Housing, the sector has surged by 8.03 percent in 2019 following its major projects in line with the "Vision 2030.“ It has also contributed to the Kingdom's GDP boost to 12.6 percent.

In addition, the report stressed, "the first quarter of the year 2020 witnessed positive growth in the construction and housing sector“.

The momentum,