The 7th MENA Construction Summit 2026 concluded on November 10 at the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai, gathering around 400 participants from various sectors involved in construction and infrastructure development. The event, held under the theme “Design. Build. Operate. Connect.”, was organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and featured strategic partnerships with Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi City Municipality, and the Ministry of Works Bahrain.
The summit served as a platform for government representatives, developers, contractors, financiers, consultants, operators, and technology providers to address pressing challenges in the Middle East and North Africa’s construction industry. Key topics discussed included procurement, supply chain disruptions, the role of artificial intelligence in project delivery, climate resilience, water infrastructure, and future transport networks.
H.E. Ahmed Fadhel Almehairbi, Director General of Abu Dhabi City Municipality, presented Abu Dhabi’s vision for development during the first day of the summit. The second day focused on the performance of infrastructure post-project handover, with sessions dedicated to climate adaptation, water systems, and transportation assets.
Participants hailed from countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco, alongside international delegates from China, Singapore, and the UK. Sonia Kerrigan, Commercial Director Middle East at MEED, noted a shift in discussions towards the long-term performance of completed construction projects, emphasizing the need for early planning and operational considerations to ensure sustainable infrastructure.
In conjunction with the main summit, UNBX 2.0 provided a forum dedicated to modular and offsite construction. This segment, organized by MEED in collaboration with Group AMANA, explored modular construction opportunities in the UAE, insights from Singapore and China, and the supply chain requirements necessary for expanding capacity in the region. Richard Abboud, CEO of Group AMANA, highlighted the importance of collaboration between industry stakeholders and regulators to promote modular construction across the GCC.
Organizers confirmed that the 8th edition of the MENA Construction Summit will be hosted by the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi. Further details about the event, including its dates, are expected to be announced in the future, with anticipation that the summit will continue to address the evolving needs of construction and infrastructure development in the region.
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