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developed markets which MENA countries seek to emulate. This strategy will not be realised in the short-term, though the growing evidence of structured plans provides confidence in the planning and delivery of world-class healthcare and educational facilities within the MENA region. The question is always asked where will the demand come from? The market fundamentals remain. The diversification of the economy into other industries, sectors and services will require population growth, education at all levels and a welfare system that secures the long-term health of the population. The development of sustainable world-class cities within the MENA region will demand corresponding world-class health and education facilities. The reconstruction and development of Iraq, Kuwait, Libya and Egypt, where civil infrastructure projects are already underway to provide the land on which to grow population and commerce, provide testament to the regions ambitions.

Davis Langdon expertise

Within our sector structure we have nurtured healthcare and education specialists who have worked on a broad range of social infrastructure projects across the world. Our network of global offices and emphasis on collaboration enables us to bring world class expertise to clients in the region who are looking to establish the best quality treatment on offer and educational environments where all things are possible. Current and recent examples of our social infrastructure work include Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Sidra Medical & Research Centre in Qatar, British College Abu Dhabi and GEMS American Academy in Abu Dhabi. Overseas Davis Langdon engagements include Nuffield and BUPA Framework Agreements in the UK, Johns Hopkins Hospital in the US, Marlowe Academy in the UK and the University of Cape Town in South Africa.

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