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What are MEED Premium Intelligence Reports (PIR)?
MEED Premium Intelligence Reports (PIR) are in-depth market research reports that provide verified project data, expert analysis and forward-looking insights across key sectors in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Each report is built on MEED’s proprietary projects database and is trusted by global contractors, investors and policymakers.
What makes MEED PIRs different from other market reports?
Unlike general market studies, MEED PIRs are powered by live, verified project intelligence from MEED Projects. This means every figure, timeline and stakeholder profile is validated by MEED’s in-house analysts, giving you actionable intelligence that directly supports strategy, bidding and investment decisions.
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MEED Premium Intelligence Reports are built by experienced analysts using deep industry and sector knowledge and proprietary data, not scraped summaries.
Let's break this down.
Opportunities across MENA are moving fast. Reliable intelligence isn’t.
Critical information is fragmented, outdated, or buried in noise. That makes it harder for you to see where to invest, partner, or compete.
Human Expertise
Primary Research
Proprietary Data
Analyst-led insight shaped by judgement, context, and accountability.
Original research gathered directly from the market, not recycled sources.
Verified, exclusive data you cannot access through ChatGPT or generic AI.
MEED Reports cut through the noise.
Built by human analysts using primary research and proprietary data, our reports deliver clear, trusted insight on the region’s most important markets and projects.
Report: Saudi Giga Projects Q3 2026
Track $900bn+ in active projects shaping Vision 2030.
Perfect for:
Head of
Strategy
Business Development
Project
Director
Investment
Analyst
Country
Manager
Procurement Manager
Report: GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2027
Mapping the GCC’s $130bn+ data centre investment surge.
Ideal for:
Investment Director
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Operations Manager
Infrastructure Director
- Comprehensive coverage of 190+ active and planned data centre projects worth over $130bn across all six GCC markets, with insights into project pipelines, investment and key stakeholders.
- Tracking of major global hyperscalers, regional operators, developers and suppliers, including AWS, Google, Khazna, Moro Hub and Gulf Data Hub, to understand market expansion and competitive positioning.
- Identification of high-value project opportunities, upcoming tenders, procurement activity and emerging market constraints, including power availability, cooling requirements and regulatory developments.
Key takeaways
- Coverage of 20+ major giga projects worth over $900bn, including NEOM, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya, Diriyah and New Murabba, with detailed project updates and investment insights.
- Tracking of awarded contracts, leading contractors, upcoming tenders and unawarded packages to identify where commercial opportunities are emerging.
- Insight into changing Vision 2030 priorities, procurement strategies, project timelines and key stakeholders to support business development and market-entry decisions.
Key takeaways
Report: MENA Oil & Gas 2027
Your complete view of planned and ongoing energy projects in 13 key markets.
Ideal for:
EPC Project Director
Business Development
Supply Chain Director
Energy Economist
- Coverage of $640bn+ in planned oil, gas and petrochemical projects across 13 MENA markets, with insights into investment trends and project pipelines.
- Tracking of upstream, midstream, downstream, LNG and petrochemical developments, including project status, key operators and contractors.
- Identification of upcoming tenders, procurement opportunities and evolving investment priorities to support business development and market expansion.
Key takeaways
Report: MENA Power 2026
Explore electricity demand and supply, transmission and distribution, energy transition, renewables and digitalisation.
Ideal for:
Head of
Renewable Energy
Project Finance
Director
Chief
Engineer
Business
Development
- Detailed snapshot of generation, transmission and renewables in 14 MENA countries, with project value, status and stakeholder detail.
- Tracking of major utilities, developers and technology partners shaping the power sector’s next phase.
- Identification of key tenders, regulatory changes and market entry points for growth in power infrastructure.
Key takeaways
Report: MENA Transport 2026
How digitalisation, decarbonisation and PPP models are reshaping rail, metro, airport and seaport developments across the region.
Ideal for:
PPP
Director
Project
Manager
Head of Rail/Metro
Development
Business
Development
- Full view of rail, metro, airport and seaport projects across the MENA region, with investment value, phase and contractor detail.
- Insight into major projects, industry players and national strategies driving regional integration and mobility.
- Practical intelligence on upcoming tenders, PPP frameworks and infrastructure delivery models.
Key takeaways
Procurement
Lead
Report: MENA Water & Wastewater 2026
Tracking the MENA region’s expanding investment in sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure.
Ideal for:
PPP
Director
Utilities
Director
Procurement
Director
Business
Development
- Coverage of $140bn+ in planned water and wastewater projects across 12 MENA markets, with insights into investment trends and project pipelines.
- Tracking of major developments across desalination, water treatment, wastewater reuse, transmission and storage, including key clients, developers and contractors.
- Identification of upcoming tenders, procurement opportunities and emerging investment priorities, including PPP models and water infrastructure modernisation.
Key takeaways
Chief
Engineer
Report: Saudi Arabia Projects Market 2026
Your complete view of the Kingdom’s $2.14tn+ project landscape and Vision 2030 opportunities.
Ideal for:
Country Strategy
Director
Head of
Projects
Business
Development
Chief
Engineer
- Insight into Saudi Arabia's $2.14tn project pipeline, including $1.72tn in planned and unawarded projects across 14 priority sectors.
- Tracking of major developments across construction, power, transport, oil and gas, water and digital infrastructure, including key clients and contractors.
- Identification of upcoming tenders, high-value contract opportunities and shifting procurement priorities to support business development and market-entry strategies.
Key takeaways
Project Development
Manager
Verified project and market data across 20+ industries
Forecasts, investments and growth outlooks
Expert commentary and regional opportunity mapping
Details on how companies can register and prequalify for projects
Identification of the key stakeholders and decision makers
Analysis of the key challenges and opportunities on each project
With a MEED Premium Intelligence Report you can get:
It’s not just information. It’s data you can act on.
Clearer market visibility. Smarter decisions.
I would definitely recommend MEED to peers in construction and investment sectors, as its reliable and up-to-date intelligence enhances market visibility and supports smarter, data-driven decisions
Performance and Forecasting Manager
Saeed Raddad Group
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Save hours of your time and energy spent on research.
MEED consolidates critical market data into a single platform, offering a clear and actionable market overview
A leading contracting company in Saudi Arabia
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How much does a MEED PIR cost?
Each report is priced at $4,000, except the Saudi Giga Projects report, which is $4,250. During our pre-launch sale, you can save $500 on any report.
Who should buy MEED Premium Intelligence Reports?
These reports are designed for decision-makers and business leaders across industries such as construction, energy, transport, water, power, oil and gas, data infrastructure and more.
Ideal buyers include business development directors, procurement heads, strategy teams, investors, EPC contractors and suppliers seeking to identify new tenders, partnerships and market entry opportunities.
How often are MEED PIRs updated?
Each MEED PIR is updated yearly to reflect the latest contract awards, project announcements, policy changes and investment shifts. The Saudi Giga Projects report is an exception, updated two to three times a year to keep pace with the market’s rapid evolution.
Can I access sample pages before purchasing?
Yes. Every report includes free downloadable sample pages so you can review the depth of analysis, data coverage and format before you buy.
How can I use MEED PIRs to support my business goals?
MEED PIRs helps you:
- Identify early-stage project opportunities before they reach public tender
- Benchmark competitors and forecast market demand
- Build informed bids and sales strategies backed by verified data
- Navigate regional policies, risks and investment frameworks
Are these reports available as part of a MEED subscription?
While some insights are shared with MEED subscribers, PIRs are standalone premium products that provide a deeper, data-driven view beyond subscription content. Subscribers often purchase PIRs for strategic planning, market expansion or investor presentations.
How can I get support or ask questions before purchasing?
For any question or inquiry, you can contact us via email to subscriptions@meed.com
They are built on decades of proprietary project data, verified directly by our in-house research team.
Each report translates complex regional trends, government policies and project pipelines into practical intelligence that our clients can act on with confidence.
What makes these reports different is that they are powered by MEED Projects, an unrivalled database tracking trillions of dollars’ worth of developments across MEA. This gives you insight that simply isn’t available anywhere else.
Whether you are planning strategy, pursuing contracts or identifying partnerships, PIRs equip you with the context, clarity and foresight to make smarter business decisions.
Start seeing opportunities clearly
Whether you’re exploring new markets or refining your business strategy, MEED Premium Intelligence Reports give you the visibility to make confident, well-informed decisions.
This year’s must-read reports
Saudi Giga Projects
Q3 2026
GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2027
MENA
Oil & Gas 2026
This isn’t recycled news or scraped information. It’s first-hand, continuously verified intelligence sourced from official tender documents, direct stakeholder interviews and proprietary MEED research.
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Why does that matter?
Our database tracks over $9 trillion worth of projects across MENA, including early-stage developments that haven’t been made public yet.
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Trusted by the industry
Used by Aramco, ADNOC, Siemens, Bechtel and leading EPCs to plan and bid.
Actionable depth
Project-level breakdowns, key contacts, contract structures and future phasing all in one place
Real verification
Every figure is cross-checked by analysts, not algorithms.
Built by analysts, not algorithms
Human Expertise
Primary Research
Proprietary Data
Analyst-led insight shaped by judgement, context, and accountability.
Original research gathered directly from the market, not recycled sources.
Verified, exclusive data you cannot access through ChatGPT or generic AI.
Built by analysts,
not algorithms
End-of-Year Review: MENA Market Focus
24 November 2026
11:00 AM (GST)
The big questions shaping the Gulf market. You decide what gets debated.
Join Ed James and Colin Foreman for a different kind of end-of-year market review. Instead of a conventional presentation, they will go head-to-head on the issues, challenges and decisions shaping the region's future.
REGISTER FOR OUR LIVE DEBATE
What should Ed and Colin debate?
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Ed James
Head of Content and Research
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Colin Foreman
Editor
MEED I Globaldata
From the region's ambitious development plans to the future of energy investment, we have a few options up for debate.
Cast your votes during registration and help decide which issues make it onto the live agenda.
Saudi Arabia Projects Market 2026
MEA Water & Wastewater 2026
MENA
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