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PropTech’s Game-Changing Impact on MEA’s Urban Growth

PropTech’s Game-Changing Impact on MEA’s Urban Growth

April 09, 2025

The PropTech revolution is transforming the Middle East and Africa’s real estate landscape. By 2030, the sector is projected to reach $2.14 billion, driven by rising demand for housing, infrastructure, and sustainable urban solutions. With GCC countries managing $1.7 trillion in ongoing projects, PropTech startups are tackling inefficiencies with AI-driven design, IoT-enabled systems, and blockchain-powered transparency. Unicorns like PropertyFinder and Keyper are leading the way, while Sub-Saharan Africa’s space constraints present opportunities for innovation.

Dive into our latest Special Report—The MEAPT PropTech Review 2024—and explore how technology is reshaping cities, creating economic potential, and addressing critical urban challenges.

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MEAPT PropTech Review 2024

The real estate industry across the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey (MEAPT) is undergoing a digital transformation. Proptech (property technology) is revolutionizing how properties are designed, built, bought, and managed. Big names in the area, like Dubai’s Property Finder for example, has raised over $232M, evolving into the region’s first unicorn. Additionally, players like Ejari, Rize, PRYPCO, and Holo are tackling rent flexibility, mortgages, and digital transactions with their innovative solutions. Lucidity Insights’ MEAPT Proptech Review 2024 highlights key trends, rising startups, and the sector’s rapid growth. The MEAPT Proptech market, valued at $816.8M in 2022, is projected to hit $2.14B by 2030, driven by urbanization, housing shortages, and capital inefficiencies.

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