Software · Kuwait
Oracle Aconex
Oracle's cloud document control and project collaboration platform
Market position
Oracle Aconex is a cloud platform where the owner, consultants and contractors on a project share documents, formal correspondence (Mail) and review workflows in one record; Oracle announced its purchase of Aconex in December 2017. Oracle's Aconex status page lists a Middle East (MEA) instance and a separate Saudi Arabia (KSA1) instance. Construction Business News Middle East reported in January 2017 that Aconex was deployed for a Kuwait causeway project.
Kuwait-specific note
Aconex suits clients, consultants and main contractors who need one shared record of documents and correspondence across many companies on a large project. Kuwait has no VAT in force (vatcalc.com reported in July 2026 that it is expected in 2028 or later), and Aconex does not handle invoicing, so accounts stay in a separate system.
Pros
- + Documents, Mail and approval workflows in one shared project record
- + Middle East (MEA) instance listed by Oracle
- + Oracle Aconex Mobile app for site teams
- + Still developed: Oracle announced new Aconex capabilities in April 2026
Cons
- − No public prices: quote from Oracle
- − Built for multi-party projects, more than a small contractor needs
- − Not an accounting or invoicing tool
- − Support Central help is not offered in Arabic
Typical Kuwait pricing
Quote-based; no public prices found.
Why this matters for Kuwait trades
The Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) runs and approves government tenders and contract awards, and its classification committee sorts general contractors into four categories by financial and technical capability; Arab Times reported that Decree-Law No. 94 of 2026 amends the Public Tenders Law, taking effect three months after its late-September 2026 gazette publication. The Ministry of Finance levies 15% corporate income tax on foreign entities and on the foreign-owned share of GCC companies, with no VAT in force. The Public Authority for Manpower administers work permits under Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, each tendering body sets the share of Kuwaiti workers on its government contracts (Cabinet Resolution No. 1179 of 2023), and employer social security contributions go to PIFSS. Kuwait Municipality issues building permits and licenses engineering offices online, and the Kuwait Fire Force (formerly the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate) licenses commercial and industrial premises, requires sprinklers in all investment housing buildings and approves firefighting companies.
Kuwait construction and trades software selection is shaped by CAPT’s role in government tenders and its classification of general contractors (with rules changing under Decree-Law No. 94 of 2026, according to Arab Times), Public Authority for Manpower rules and Kuwaiti-hiring conditions on government contracts, Kuwait Fire Force licensing and sprinkler rules, online building permits from Kuwait Municipality, and the tax position: Kuwait has not introduced VAT, while foreign-owned businesses pay 15% corporate income tax and clients retain 5% of contract payments until a tax clearance certificate is shown.
Frequently asked
Is Oracle Aconex a good fit for Kuwait trades?
Oracle Aconex is a cloud platform where the owner, consultants and contractors on a project share documents, formal correspondence (Mail) and review workflows in one record; Oracle announced its purchase of Aconex in December 2017. Oracle's Aconex status page lists a Middle East (MEA) instance and a separate Saudi Arabia (KSA1) instance. Construction Business News Middle East reported in January 2017 that Aconex was deployed for a Kuwait causeway project. Aconex suits clients, consultants and main contractors who need one shared record of documents and correspondence across many companies on a large project. Kuwait has no VAT in force (vatcalc.com reported in July 2026 that it is expected in 2028 or later), and Aconex does not handle invoicing, so accounts stay in a separate system.
What does Oracle Aconex cost in Kuwait?
Quote-based; no public prices found. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Kuwait pricing on the vendor's site before committing.