Saudi Arabia Soft Facility Management Market

Saudi Arabia Soft Facility Management Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia soft facility management market size reached USD 354.12 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 821.44 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.10% during 2025-2033. The market is expanding due to heightened emphasis on infrastructure development, an increasing number of workforce training programs, and strategic acquisitions, all propelled by Vision 2030, which elevates the need for professional facility management services, improves service quality, incorporates advanced technologies, and enhances industry efficiency for sustained growth and competitiveness.

Saudi Arabia Soft Facility Management Market Trends:

Urbanization and Infrastructure Development

Saudi Arabia is experiencing significant urbanization due to population growth and expanding infrastructure, particularly in cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. This transformation is majorly driven by the Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to reduce oil reliance and diversify the economy, resulting in a growing need for facility management (FM) to maintain newly constructed buildings, residential developments, and public infrastructure. Additionally, the surging demand for soft FM services, such as cleaning, landscaping, pest control, waste management, and security, due to major investments made by the government in real estate, transportation, and commercial infrastructure is impelling the market growth. Moreover, the growth of high-rise buildings and mixed-use developments has further led to the need for professional FM services, thus fueling the market expansion.

Strategic Acquisitions 

Businesses are purchasing well-established facility management firms to broaden their service offerings, improve operational efficiencies, and bolster their market position. This movement is fueled by the demand for cohesive solutions that provide cleaning, security, engineering, and landscaping services through one provider, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. As companies aim to take advantage of the increasing need for outsourced facility management, consolidation is enhancing service delivery and promoting competition. Additionally, the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies, personnel management solutions, and value-added services via acquisitions is further improving industry benchmarks. In 2023, Alesayi Holding Group acquired an 85% stake in Initial Saudi Group, a leading company in facilities and manpower management in Saudi Arabia. This acquisition, which included initial workforce and facilities management Saudia, aimed to diversify Alesayi's operations and support Saudi Vision 2030. Initial provided various services such as cleaning, security, engineering, and landscaping across the Kingdom.

Growing Investment in Workforce Development and Training 

The Saudi Arabia soft FM market is growing as a result of rising investments in employee development and training initiatives. With the industry's expansion, there is an increasing need for qualified workers in cleaning, security, and hospitality services. In accordance with Vision 2030, the government and private sector are working together to improve skills in facility management. Targeted training initiatives are being implemented to prepare professionals with contemporary facility management skills, enhancing service quality and operational effectiveness. Consequently, companies are delegating soft FM services to expert providers, guaranteeing elevated standards and adherence to global best practices. This emphasis on workforce development enhances economic diversification and bolsters Saudi Arabia's role as a regional leader in facility management. In 2024, IWFM signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Facility Management Association (SFMA) and FMTech to improve competencies in the facilities management sector of Saudi Arabia. The partnership aimed to create multilingual educational programs to support the nation's Vision 2030 goals. The goal of the initiative is to increase the market size of facilities management in Saudi Arabia twofold by the year 2030.

Saudi Arabia Soft Facility Management Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end user.

Type Insights:

• Office Support and Landscaping Services
• Cleaning Services
• Catering Services
• Security Services
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes office support and landscaping services, cleaning services, catering services, security services, and others.

End User Insights:

• Commercial
• Institutional
• Public/Infrastructure
• Industrial
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user have also been provided in the report. This includes commercial, institutional, public/infrastructure, industrial, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Saudi Arabia Soft Facility Management Market News:

• In August 2024, KTV Working Drone Saudi Arabia obtained the initial operational license from the General Authority of Civil Aviation for cleaning building facades. This represented a notable advance in the Kingdom's integration of sophisticated drone technologies for contemporary operational practices. The license facilitated the incorporation of drones across different sectors, improving operational effectiveness.
• In March 2023, UEM Edgenta Berhad, a subsidiary of United Engineering Malaysia (UEM), collaborated with Mohammed I. Al-Subeaei & Sons Investment Company (MASIC) to create a robust footprint in Saudi Arabia. UEM Edgenta, via its subsidiary Edgenta Arabia Limited (EAL), obtained a 60% ownership in MEEM for Facilities Management Company. This tactical purchase enhanced UEM Edgenta’s position in the Kingdom, emphasizing smart integrated facilities management and healthcare initiatives. The collaboration also sought to broaden UEM Edgenta’s activities in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area, capitalizing on the expanding FM market.

Saudi Arabia Soft Facility Management Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market on the basis of end user?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market?
• What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia soft facility management market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia soft facility management industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.