

Date & Time: Tuesday 26 August 2025 | 11:00 AM GST
Agenda:
1. Performance of the Saudi Arabia projects market 2025 to date
2. Latest gigaprojects update
3. Overview of the main projects sectors including oil, gas, power and water and their recent activity levels including the ‘pause’ in spending
4. Key projects to be awarded for the remainder of 2025
5. Outlook and main drivers for 2026 and beyond
6. Main opportunities and challenges
7. Top clients and contractors
8. Long-term outlook
9. Q&A session answering your questions on the market
Hosted by: Edward James, head of content and analysis at MEED
A well-known and respected thought leader in Mena affairs, Edward James has been with MEED for more than 19 years, working as a researcher, consultant and content director. Today he heads up all content and research produced by the MEED group. His specific areas of expertise are construction, hydrocarbons, power and water, and the petrochemicals market. He is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on the Mena projects market. He is a regular guest commentator on Middle East issues for news channels such as the BBC, CNN and ABC News and is a regular speaker at events in the region.
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