Contracting transformation in the Gulf region

This report explores how contracting is being transformed across the Gulf region as governments and businesses navigate economic diversification, digital transformation, sustainability goals, and increasing geopolitical complexity. As Gulf economies pursue ambitious modernization agendas, contracts are evolving beyond traditional legal and procurement functions to become strategic mechanisms for delivering policy, managing risk, and enabling commercial performance.

The publication also explores the growing role of AI and contract lifecycle management technology, highlighting the need for more integrated contracting models that connect legal, financial, operational, and policy objectives across the full contract lifecycle.