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Riyadh may turn to different CEOs to run its projects https://lnkd.in/ec-SPnaM The focus for CEOs was project delivery; the key to success now is dealing with investors and banks #Construction #MiddleEast #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Economic change is inevitable for major projects https://lnkd.in/eDPBJVbS Riyadh Metro has taken 11 years to complete and is a timely reminder that major projects are delivered across economic cycles #Construction #MiddleEast #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Riyadh Prepares Metro Line 2 Award #Riyadh #Saudiarabia #Metro #Construction #Infrastructure #Engineering #Project #Contractaward #Sustainability #Businessnews #Newsupdate The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is preparing to award the contract for the Riyadh Metro Line 2 extension. The bid evaluation has reached the final stages, and the contract will likely be awarded by the end of October. The Line 2 extension is 8.4 kilometres (km), of which 1.3km is elevated and 7.1km is underground. It includes five stations – two elevated and three underground. It will run from where Line 2 currently ends at King Saud University (KSU) and then travel onward to new stations, namely KSU Medical City, KSU West, Diriyah East, Diriyah Central (where it interchanges with the planned Line 7), and then finally to Diriyah South. In June, RCRC was evaluating the bids from consortiums for the main contract. The contracting consortiums building lines 1 to 6 of the Riyadh Metro network since 2013 have been invited to bid for the contract. In February, RCRC had set a deadline of mid-March to receive bids. The Fast consortium is working on lines 4, 5 and 6, reportedly valued at $7.82bn.  The Bacs consortium was awarded lines 1 and 2 for $9.45bn,  Arriyadh New Mobility secured Line 3 for $5.21bn.  US firm Bechtel leads the Bacs consortium.  Italian firm Ansaldo STS is the leader of the Arriyadh New Mobility group, and  Spanish firm FCC Construccion heads the Fast consortium. RCRC has also received prequalification forms from contractors for the tender to design and build Line 7 of the Riyadh Metro project. RCRC previously extended the deadline to 15 February for companies to prequalify for the tender. Contractors have formed teams to bid for the project. RCRC first issued the request for prequalification notice in October. The initial deadline was 16 October. Line 7 will be executed in two phases. Selected firms have been invited to prequalify to work on the project’s first phase. The first phase includes constructing a metro line linking Qiddiya Entertainment City, King Abdullah International Gardens, King Salman Park, Misk City and Diriyah Gate. The total length is about 65km, of which 47km is underground and 19km is elevated.  To Subscribe our services please contat us at [email protected] or call us at +91-9930363911 (Company those looking for Market Analysis in Africa / Middle-East/ Asia Region to Support there Planning for: Forecast market trends and identify right opportunities, Project updates, upcoming projects, ongoing projects and associated companies Access to project pipelines and projections with stage, sector and country wise break downs)

Saudi Arabia's infrastructure trillion-dollar megaprojects Transforming Saudi Arabia's infrastructure through trillion-dollar megaprojects marks a new era of innovation and sustainable development. Since 2016, the country has undertaken projects valued at over $1.25 trillion, including NEOM, Diriyah, and the Riyadh Metro, among others. These projects are not only substantial in value, but they also represent a commitment to innovation and sustainability. The list of projects is impressive, with NEOM alone valued at $500 billion, Diriyah at $62.2 billion, and New Murabba at $50 billion. The projects aim to build new cities and revitalize older ones, such as the Jeddah Economic City and the King Abdullah Economic City. The Red Sea Global project aims to develop an area of over 28,000 square kilometers, while the Riyadh Metro represents the largest public transport project in the world. These megaprojects are part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, a plan to transform the country's economy and society. By investing in infrastructure, the country aims to create jobs, diversify its economy, and provide new opportunities for its citizens. The scale of these projects is unprecedented, and they represent a significant step towards achieving the country's ambitious goals. Salem Bagami #saudivision2030 #Megaprojects #Infrastructure #saudiarabia #innovation #sustainability #opportunities #futuristic #unprecedebted #ambitious #neom #diriyah #Riyadhmetro #Murabba #redseaglobal #KAEC #PIF

Riyadh Prepares LIne 7 Metro Award #Riyadh #Saudiarabia #Metro #Construction #Infrastructure #Engineering #Project #Contractaward #Sustainability #Businessnews #Newsupdate The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is expected to issue the request for proposal (#RFP) notice in September to design and build Line 7 of the Riyadh Metro project after completing the #prequalification process. The client has issued the advanced-stage tender notice to the consortiums in mid-August in preparation for the main contract tender. RCRC received #prequalification forms from contractors for the tender in February this year. Previously several consortiums planning to bid for the contract to deliver Line 7 of the Riyadh Metro have changed. Some civil contractors have joined teams, while others have decided not to participate in the tender.  The consortiums planning to bid for the project include: Alstom (France) / FCC (Spain) / Freysinnet Contracting (local) / WeBuild (Italy) / Nesma (local) Siemens (Germany) / Samsung C+T (South Korea) / Acciona (Spain) / Alayuni (local) Hitachi Rail (Japan) / OHLA (Spain) / Daewoo (South Korea) / Hyundai E&C (South Korea) / Almabani (local) / Albawani (local) CRRC (China) / Mapa (Turkiye) / Limak (Turkiye) Spanish consulting firms Typsa, Ayesa and US-based Aecom are the design consultants for the Alstom-led consortium. Spain-headquartered Idom, South Korea’s Dowha and Switzerland’s Pini are the designers for the Siemens-led team. Spanish engineering firm Sener is the design consultant for the Hitachi Rail-led group. The project involves constructing a metro line linking Qiddiya Entertainment City, King Abdullah International Gardens, King Salman Park, Misk City and Diriyah Gate. The total length is about 65 kilometres (km), of which 47km is underground and 19km is elevated. It will have 19 stations. Fourteen stations will be built underground and five overground. The consultants working on the scheme are France’s Egis and Lebanon-based Dar Al-Handasah.  To Subscribe our services please contat us at [email protected] or call us at +91-9930363911 (Company those looking for #MarketAnalysis in Africa / Middle-East/ Asia Region to Support there Planning for: Forecast market trends and identify right opportunities, Project updates, upcoming projects, ongoing projects and associated companies Access to project pipelines and projections with stage, sector and country wise break downs)

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗱𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲! 🌟 In a bold step towards a brighter, safer future, the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC), in collaboration with @Riyadh Municipality, has unveiled the transformative Road Quality Program. Scheduled to kick off on September 24, 2024, this initiative is set to revolutionize the capital's infrastructure. Imagine a Riyadh where roads are not just pathways but lifelines that enhance safety and efficiency. With a meticulous roadmap and collaboration with 15 service agencies, RIPC is ensuring this dream becomes a reality. What's even more impressive is how RIPC is leveraging data from over 200,000 projects to prioritize road improvements without wasting resources. This strategic foresight has already saved 16 million m² of asphalt! The Road Quality Program isn’t just about roads; it's about creating a sustainable environment for Riyadh’s residents. 🌍 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. ✨ #Riyadh #Infrastructure #KSA #Sustainability #OpportunityKnocks

NEOM Invites Revised Bids For Delta Junction Tunnels #SaudiArabia #Vision2030 #Infrastructure #Tenders #Engineering #Procurement Saudi Arabia's #Neom has asked firms to submit revised offers by 27 October for the contract to build the tunnels that will serve as the railway junction connecting the Spine with the #Neom Connector. Known as the Delta Junction, the #Project involves 26.5 kilometers (km) of tunneling work that will be split into two lots, one for the north and the other for the south. In April last year, Neom invited selected contractors to submit bids to complete the tunnels. The evaluation process neared completion earlier this year but stalled for unknown reasons. The work was previously broken down into five packages. Each package involves about 5 kilometers of tunnels that will be excavated through hard rock using drill-and-blast and cut-and-cover techniques. The Spine is the infrastructure corridor running alongside The Line. It includes a high-speed rail that links to the Connector South, which runs to the Oxagon industrial zone and port to Duba on the Red Sea coast. US-based #Aecom is the design consultant and #Bechtel is the #Project management consultant for The Spine. #Construction work on the #Railway network at Neom started last year when a joint venture of Italy-based #Webuild and Riyadh-headquartered Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting (Sajco) secured a $1.5bn contract to build the Connector South line. The #Contract involves the construction of a 75km railway line, including earthworks, 14 viaducts, seven roads, nine rail underpasses, 152 pipe and box culverts, a freight line, infrastructure maintenance depots and associated facilities. The infrastructure corridor will run south from The Line to Neom City Station.  

  As a growing construction professional based in the Middle East for a few years and with background roots out of Africa, it is always interesting for me to read up on construction predictions in both regions and how they intersect as construction rise in Middle East and Africa will present opportunities and challenges alike.   In 2024, it is fascinating to learn that contractors in the Middle East and Africa are on the brink of exciting opportunities amidst a booming construction market with ConstructAfrica as my go to source of construction information for everything Africa.   The UAE is gearing up for a 34% surge in construction spending, and will see a rise in projects like Al Maktoum Airport and Dubai Metro Blue Line.   Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Giga Project program promises substantial growth. While in Sub-Saharan Africa, closing the infrastructure-spending gap is crucial, leading to the demand for private sector-led projects.   Yet, the path is not without challenges - high inflation and construction costs, coupled with cash flow pressures, pose hurdles for one in four UAE projects.   For contractors, navigating these waters requires a personal touch. Understanding contractual risk, embracing robust administration, and mastering effective supply chain management are key with , early warning systems and dispute avoidance mechanisms will play a pivotal role along helping define their journey   #construction #MiddleEast #Africa #UAE #opportunities #constructafrica #saudiarabia   https://lnkd.in/dVNcc2_e

Riyadh Municipality Signs 6bn Riyals 5 contracts Road Project #SaudiArabia #Infrastructure #Engineering #Procurement #Bidding The #Riyadh Region Municipality announced the signing of 5 #Contracts to improve the quality of #Roads in the capital, where the work area within the scope of the contracts reached 83 million square meters for a period of 5 years. According to the Secretariat, the contracts aim to raise and improve the quality of roads, and enhance the safe transportation experience within the city and bring it to an advanced level of international standards for measuring road quality, while enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the services provided. The contracts include rehabilitation and asphalt works, through improving the road network, and works whose phases extend until 2028 AD, and will be implemented in coordination with a number of relevant authorities. It is noteworthy that the Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced in mid-August the start of implementing the program to develop the ring and main roads in the city of Riyadh and awarding four projects that include the “first group” of the program at a cost exceeding 13 billion riyals, with the announcement of awarding contracts for the projects of the subsequent phases of the program during the coming period. To Subscribe our services please contat us at [email protected] or call us at +91-9930363911 (We also provide #MarketAnalysis in #Africa / #MiddleEast/ #Asia Region to Support Planning for: Forecast market trends and identify right opportunities, Project updates, upcoming projects, ongoing projects and associated companies Access to #Project pipelines and projections with stage, sector and country wise break downs)

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has recently awarded four significant road development contracts totaling SR13 billion (approximately $3.46 billion) as part of the first phase of an initiative aimed at enhancing Riyadh's transport network. This program is aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives, focusing on sustainable transportation and logistics services in the capital. The first phase includes the development of key road axes and ring roads, which are essential for improving connectivity within the city. Here are the details of the projects included in this phase: 1. Second Southern Ring Road: This project involves the construction of a 56-kilometer road that will stretch from the new Al-Kharj Road in the east to Jeddah Road in the west. It will feature four lanes for the main road in each direction and three lanes for service roads. Additionally, it will include the construction of 10 main intersections and 32 bridges. 2. Wadi Laban Suspension Bridge: This project entails building two bridges parallel to the existing Wadi Laban Suspension Bridge and enhancing the intersection of the western ring road with Jeddah Road. The length of this project is four kilometers and will include the construction of four bridges at the intersection. 3. Western Part of Al-Thumama Road Axis: This project focuses on developing the western section of Al-Thumama Road, extending six kilometers from King Khalid Road in the west to King Fahd Road in the east. 4. Taif Road Extension: This project aims to extend Taif Road from the Laban neighborhood to the Qiddiya project, covering a distance of 16 kilometers. These projects are expected to significantly improve the transportation infrastructure in Riyadh, positioning the city as a major hub for sustainable transportation and logistics in the Middle East. Further announcements regarding the subsequent phases of the program are anticipated in the near future.