Saudi Arabia is moving at an unprecedented pace. Driven by Vision 2030 and a wave of giga-projects, the Kingdom’s construction and commercial building sectors are undergoing rapid transformation — with growing expectations around energy efficiency, water conservation, speed of delivery, and smart building integration.
In this interview, Ehab Eshak shares his perspective from nearly two decades at Grundfos, discussing how these market shifts are influencing project requirements and how smart water and pumping solutions are supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitious development goals.
Listen to the interview:
In the conversation, Ehab reflects on both the opportunities and challenges facing the Saudi market today, including:
- How Vision 2030 is reshaping commercial buildings and large-scale urban developments
- The increasing pressure on developers, consultants, and contractors to deliver faster and more sustainable projects
- Why energy efficiency and water optimisation are now critical project requirements
- How digital solutions, monitoring systems, and remote management are changing building operations
- What Grundfos is doing to support mega projects — from design and specification to delivery and aftersales service
- What lies ahead for the Saudi construction market over the next 5–10 years
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its major projects, the need for efficient, sustainable, and digitally enabled building systems has never been greater.
Meet our expert:
Ehab Eshak:
Area Sales Director
Grundfos Commercial Building Services - NAS
Ehab Eshak is Country Director for Grundfos Egypt and Area Sales Director for Commercial Building Services across North Africa and Saudi Arabia, with over 21 years at Grundfos. Ehab has extensive experience in sales leadership, business development, and regional strategy. He focuses on strengthening market presence and delivering sustainable growth.