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Independent Project Reviews in the Middle East – Strengthening Governance, Decision-Making and Value

May 4, 2026
By Stelios Thrasyvoulou, Brian Kelly, Mohamed ElShazly, Mohamad Maarouf & Yazan Alhroub

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Mohamed ElShazlyDirector
Mohamad MaaroufDirector
Yazan AlhroubAssociate Director

Project Reviews in Middle East Capital Projects

As capital investment accelerates, the Middle East is entering a more complex delivery phase where governance and risk discipline are under pressure. With infrastructure and energy programmes scaling rapidly, independent project reviews Middle East are becoming central to maintaining control. A project pipeline exceeding $3.5 trillion highlights both opportunity and rising exposure, as cost, schedule and financing assumptions face increasing scrutiny.

Governance, Risk and Investment Decisions

This analysis explores how structured reviews strengthen capital projects governance, improve decision-making and support earlier intervention across the lifecycle. It examines how organisations use project review frameworks, advanced analytics and integrated oversight to manage project risk and protect value. For investors, sponsors and policymakers, the focus is on aligning delivery performance with financial resilience, funding strategies and long-term infrastructure investment outcomes.

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