Infrastructure connectivity as economic security
Why the GCC's next decade of rail, aviation, ports and digital investment is being procured as sovereign resilience, and what that means for the construction industry.
A strategic view on the next phase of hospitality in the UAE
The UAE hospitality sector is entering a new phase of strategic evolution. After more than a decade of rapid tourism growth, luxury development, and international brand expansion, the market is shifting from supply-led growth towards asset optimisation, repositioning, and experience-driven differentiation.
The new era of selective capital and project viability
The global real estate and infrastructure sector is entering a new era — one increasingly defined by disciplined execution, capital selectivity and intelligence-driven decision making.
Matthews Professional Services Strategy
The construction and development markets across the Middle East and Europe continue to present significant opportunities for specialist consultancy services that support the successful delivery of increasingly complex projects.
Construction Market Update: Q3 2026
Matthews EMEA’s latest market update highlights how geopolitical uncertainty, rising logistics costs, supply-chain disruption, and shifting capital priorities are reshaping the regional construction landscape. The market is entering a new phase; one defined by resilience, selectivity, and disciplined delivery.
The role of AI in shaping the future of real estate and construction
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the global real estate and construction sectors, reshaping how assets are planned, delivered, and operated.
Construction Market Update: Q1 2026
Matthews EMEA’s latest market update highlights that construction activity across the UAE and Saudi Arabia remains near peak levels as we enter 2026, but the market is clearly shifting gears.
