AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAEC Digital Push: Nemetschek has completed its HCSS acquisition, folding Heavy Construction Systems Specialists into its Build & Construct segment from July 1 to boost construction software and AI-led digital transformation across the GCC. AI at Scale: A new report says AI in the Middle East and Africa is moving from pilots to sector-wide rollouts, with Saudi and the UAE integrating AI as a horizontal operating layer. Water Tech in Action: Webuild says it has started operations at an Aramco water treatment plant in Saudi Arabia, marking “first water” and a shift from construction to operations. Saudi Water Week Wrap: Saudi Water Week 2026 in Jeddah concluded with a focus on water security, governance, and digital transformation, including smart data and remote sensing workshops. Kids Online Safety: YouTube rolled out supervised kid accounts across MENA, including Saudi Arabia, adding parental controls like Shorts feed timers and stricter privacy defaults. Saudi ICT Leadership: Saudi Arabia retained the No.1 spot in the 2026 ICT Development Index for a second year, citing digital infrastructure and connectivity investment. Energy Storage Momentum: Wood Mackenzie data shows Chinese integrators dominate global BESS, while Saudi’s mega-scale tenders are expanding storage capacity. Aviation Connectivity Detail: Riyadh Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliners won’t use Starlink WiFi, instead relying on Viasat connectivity.
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