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Meet our Associate Partner
Meet Remy Gaspard:
Insights on Construction and Real Estate in the Gulf
Expertise from our UAE Associate Partner, based in Dubai.
As part of FIT in NETWORK®’s presence in the UAE, we are pleased to introduce Remy Gaspard, our UAE Associate Partner, based in Dubai.
Through his regional experience and market knowledge, Remy shares his perspective on one of the Gulf’s most strategic sectors: construction and real estate.
“The construction sector remains one of the most active infrastructure and real estate markets, driven by economic diversification agendas, sovereign investment capacity, and long-term urban development programs.”
— Remy Gaspard, UAE Associate Partner
Construction and real estate: a pillar of non-oil growth
Across the Gulf, construction and real estate continue to play a central role in economic diversification. Remy highlights that governments across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar continue to position construction as a strategic pillar of non-oil GDP growth, even as the region faces geopolitical uncertainty and stronger execution discipline.
Saudi Arabia
Vision 2030 continues to drive major projects across Diriyah, the Red Sea developments, transportation infrastructure, logistics zones and tourism assets.
UAE
Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to benefit from demand in hospitality, premium residential, logistics, renewable energy and data center infrastructure.
In Saudi Arabia, Remy notes that the market is gradually moving from an “announcement phase” to a “delivery phase”. This shift creates new pressure on contractors to improve execution capabilities, labor productivity and supply chain resilience.
“The UAE construction market remains comparatively mature and diversified.”
Remy highlights the UAE’s strong demand in hospitality, premium residential, logistics, renewable energy and data center infrastructure, while developers increasingly focus on commercially viable and cash-generating assets.
The UAE as a hub for construction innovation
The UAE is also positioning itself as a leader in construction innovation. Remy points to the country’s adoption of modular construction, BIM integration and smart-city infrastructure as signs of a more digital, efficient and future-oriented construction market.
“The UAE is also leading the region in construction technology adoption, including modular construction, BIM integration, and smart-city infrastructure.”
Beyond the UAE, other Gulf markets are evolving as well. Qatar has entered a post-World Cup normalization phase, with activity shifting toward industrial expansion, LNG-related developments, transport optimization and urban redevelopment. Oman is following a more measured infrastructure strategy, focused on ports, logistics corridors, tourism and industrial free zones.
A market where execution and talent matter
While the market outlook remains positive, the construction and real estate sector is becoming more demanding. Remy identifies four structural challenges that companies must address to protect margins and deliver projects successfully.
Material & logistics costs
Rising costs continue to put pressure on project delivery and margins.
Specialized labor shortages
Companies need experienced profiles to support complex and technical projects.
Tighter margins
Developers and contractors are becoming more selective and execution-focused.
Sustainability compliance
Sustainability requirements are reshaping how projects are designed and delivered.
In response, contractors are strengthening procurement discipline, accelerating digitalization and adopting new construction methods such as prefabrication. For organizations operating in the UAE, this creates a clear need for senior profiles who can combine operational excellence, sector knowledge and transformation capabilities.
“Despite short-term geopolitical risks and some moderation in contract awards, the medium-term outlook for Gulf construction remains positive, underpinned by sovereign balance sheet strength, population growth, and continued economic diversification strategies.”
FIT in NETWORK® in the UAE
In this context, access to the right leadership and expertise is essential. Organizations need experienced profiles who can manage complex projects, strengthen supply chains, support transformation and improve operational performance in a fast-moving market.
Through its Associate Partner network, FIT in NETWORK® supports companies in the UAE with Interim Management and Executive Recruitment solutions. With Remy Gaspard based in Dubai, FIT in NETWORK® reinforces its local presence while connecting clients to an international network of experienced senior professionals.
“FIT in NETWORK is happy to support organisations in finding the right profiles and skills, both for Interim roles and for Executive recruitment.”
— Remy Gaspard
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