The real estate and construction sector is one of the most powerful drivers of economic growth in the UAE and across the wider MENA region. Valued at over USD 42 billion in 2025, the UAE construction market alone is projected to reach USD 52.6 billion by 2030. As developers embrace smart buildings, green construction, and AI-integrated infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, ranging from IoT vulnerabilities to supply chain exposures, are becoming mission-critical. Clients in this space increasingly seek partners who can secure digital blueprints, protect operational technologies, and ensure compliance with PDPL, GDPR, and other global standards.

How RSM Helps:

RSM UAE is uniquely positioned to meet this demand, offering cybersecurity consulting and professional services that safeguard both physical assets and digital ecosystems. By embedding security into every phase of the built environment, from design to delivery, the firm empowers real estate and construction clients to build with confidence and resilience.

Case Study:

For a leading Smart City project, we evaluated all vendors and their responses to the RFP issued by the client for their cybersecurity and physical security requirements for an upcoming development. We prepared a proposal evaluation scoring matrix aligned with the client’s key objectives and project scope, and assessed the vendors against multiple parameters in their submissions. Workshops were conducted with both client and vendor stakeholders, and the final recommendation was submitted, upon which the client selected their security solution partner. The vendors considered were in the MBB / Big Four category.


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