Saudi Arabia’s construction sector is undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations globally, and the conversation reached new depths at AGBI’s Innovation, Investment and Artificial Intelligence in Saudi Construction event on 27 November at Bab Samhan, Diriyah.

As a proud event sponsor, Compass joined senior leaders from government giga-projects, global consultancies and technology innovators for a day of forward-thinking dialogue centred on AI adoption, financing models and evolving project delivery frameworks across the Kingdom.

A key highlight of the event was the participation of Abdul Muneem, our Director – PMC, who was invited as a speaker on the “Building & Financing the Future” panel.  The session explored how hybrid financing models, increased private-sector participation and strengthened governance structures are enabling giga-projects to advance with clarity and confidence.  Abdul highlighted how strong program and project management sit at the core of this shift, providing the structured oversight needed to unlock the full value of new financing approaches and technology-driven delivery.

Throughout the event’s three sessions, speakers illustrated how AI is transitioning from theoretical promise to real-world impact.  Applications such as predictive modelling, automated design validation and real-time data intelligence are strengthening decision-making across development, procurement and construction.

The conversations also underscored how giga-projects are redefining traditional delivery models.  With projects operating at unprecedented scale, the industry is turning to integrated management frameworks, earlier program mobilisation and data-led controls to enhance visibility, agility and overall delivery confidence.

The core message that resonated throughout the day was that Saudi Arabia’s opportunity continues to grow, and organisations that align strategic thinking with technology and robust governance will set the pace.

Events like AGBI’s bring together the voices shaping the future of the sector, and being part of these discussions reiterates our commitment to supporting institutional asset owners, developers and project leaders as they navigate this dynamic landscape.

As the Kingdom accelerates, Compass remains focused on delivering the strategic and intelligent project leadership that today’s environment demands.