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A sincere thank you to Knight Frank MENA for hosting our latest APM Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Network event and to our speakers for sharing valuable insights on Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management. This event was held on 24 June 2026.

A key theme emerged throughout the event: improving project outcomes by enabling better decisions earlier. From Early Contractor Involvement to AI-enabled project delivery, the discussion centered on how we create greater certainty through collaboration, governance, and timely decision-making.

 
Key takeaways included:

• ECI as a strategic delivery tool to improve certainty, collaboration and governance.
• AI as an enabler of faster, more informed decision-making rather than a replacement for project professionals.
• The increasing importance of execution certainty as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 programmes move into large-scale delivery.

It was encouraging to see strong engagement from project professionals across the Kingdom, with thoughtful discussion on how our industry can continue to improve delivery outcomes through innovation, collaboration and effective governance.

We look forward to continuing the conversation at our next APM KSA Network event.

 The Speakers have very kindly allowed their presented material to be made available for viewing. The are now available in our APM resources area and also embedded below for reference.

Speakers:

Mohamed Nabil, Regional Partner, Head of Project & Development Services MENA, Knight Frank

Mohamed leads Knight Frank's Project & Development Services across MENA. With a BSc in Architectural Engineering, qualifications in PMP and LEEP AP, and 26+ years of experience, Mohamed's design background provides clients with a detail-oriented approach to project development. His professional experience spans international project management, and architectural and engineering firms such as JLL, HDR and Mazaraki FBK. During each tenure, he has managed complex teams to bring projects to life.

He is a Certified Project Manager and LEED Accredited Professional with industry experience covering numerous sectors and delivering projects for clients within Egypt and the Gulf. Mohamed has a proven track record for delivery of projects in the High Rise, Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare, Educational, Governmental, Sports, Science and Technology, Banking and Retail sectors, in both construction and Fit out.

Prakash Senghani, CEO of Navatech

Prakash Senghani is the Founder of Navatech, an AI company focused on transforming how safety information is captured and used across construction projects. With more than a decade of experience around safety and operational environments, he recognized a common problem: safety information exists everywhere on site, yet it is rarely organized in a way leaders can act on. Navatech was created to solve that gap by structuring everyday safety data and turning it into meaningful insight for project teams and decision makers.

Mohammed Zahid Khan

Mohammed Zahid Khan (MZK) is a highly experienced construction project management professional with over 20 years of proven leadership in delivering complex, landmark projects across multiple sectors. Currently with Knight Frank leading Project Management pillar, he has held senior roles within leading multinational organizations and is recognized for driving project excellence, strong governance, and successful outcomes on high-profile developments.

In addition to his core expertise, MZK is passionate about digital transformation in construction. He has successfully led the implementation of advanced systems, including PMIS, ERP, and AI-driven solutions, to enhance efficiency, transparency, and overall project performance.