Meet our Associate Partner

Remy Gaspard’s Expertise & Knowledge:
Construction and Real Estate in the Gulf

Insights from our Middle East Associate Partner, based in Dubai.

Construction and real estate: a strong pillar of non-oil growth

Across the Gulf, construction and real estate remain among the most active and strategic markets. Driven by economic diversification agendas, sovereign investment capacity, and long-term urban development programs, the sector continues to play a key role in the region’s non-oil GDP growth.

At FIT in NETWORK®, our international development is built around trusted Associate Partners who bring strong local market knowledge, sector expertise, and a deep understanding of business challenges in their region.

As part of our presence in the UAE and the Middle East, we are pleased to highlight the insights of Remy Gaspard, Associate Partner – Middle East, based in Dubai, on one of the region’s most strategic sectors: construction and real estate.

A region moving from ambition to execution

Saudi Arabia remains a major growth engine in the region, supported by Vision 2030 and major projects across tourism, transportation, logistics, and urban development. However, the market is gradually shifting from an “announcement phase” to a “delivery phase”, creating new pressure on contractors and developers to improve execution capabilities, labor productivity, and supply chain resilience.

In the UAE, the construction market is more mature and diversified. Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to benefit from strong demand in hospitality, premium residential, logistics, renewable energy, and data center infrastructure. At the same time, developers are becoming more selective, focusing on commercially viable and cash-generating projects.

The UAE is also leading the region in construction technology adoption, including modular construction, BIM integration, and smart-city infrastructure.

Talent, execution and resilience at the heart of the market

Despite a positive medium-term outlook, the construction and real estate sector across the Gulf is facing structural challenges. Rising material and logistics costs, labor shortages in specialized trades, tighter margins, and increasing sustainability requirements are reshaping the way projects are delivered.

In this context, access to the right talent has become essential. Companies need experienced leaders who can manage complex projects, strengthen procurement discipline, support digitalization, improve execution, and respond to market pressures with agility.

FIT in NETWORK® in the UAE and the Middle East

Through our Associate Partner network, FIT in NETWORK® supports organizations in the UAE and across the Middle East with Interim Management and Executive Recruitment solutions.

Our mission is to help companies identify and mobilize the right senior profiles and skills at the right moment, whether they need temporary leadership for a transformation project, operational support during a critical phase, or executive recruitment for long-term growth.

With Remy Gaspard based in Dubai, FIT in NETWORK® strengthens its presence in the UAE and reinforces its ability to support clients locally, while connecting them to an international network of experienced professionals.