Rowad Modern Engineering, one of Egypt's major turnkey contractors, is showcasing its integrated delivery capabilities across infrastructure, buildings, power, industrial and social infrastructure projects at the Saudi Mega Projects 2026, a construction and infrastructure event being held in Riyadh.
The three-day event, which concludes today (September 30), comes as Saudi Arabia advances projects linked to its Vision 2030 economic diversification programme, with developers and contractors facing demands for faster delivery, greater co-ordination and increasingly complex technical requirements.
At the event, Rowad's executive and business development teams are meeting government entities, developers, project owners, consultants, contractors and technology providers to discuss areas including fast-track execution, early stakeholder co-ordination, localization and digitalisation.
Yasser El Saadany, commercial director at Rowad Modern Engineering, took part in a fireside chat on integrated project delivery and its role in Saudi Arabia’s next phase of development.
The discussion focused on bringing engineering, planning, execution, project controls and stakeholders together earlier in the project cycle to improve coordination, strengthen oversight and identify potential risks before they affect project schedules.
Mohamed Mahlab also highlighted the importance of coordinated decision-making and execution for project owners as large-scale developments move further into implementation.
Rowad said it places emphasis on maintaining quality and safety standards while delivering projects on accelerated schedules.
Sustainability was also discussed at the event, in which Rowad is playing a key role as an Integrated Delivery Sponsor.
Rowad said its projects incorporate international sustainability standards and frameworks, with projects achieving certifications including LEED and EDGE.
In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Culture headquarters in Diriyah incorporates sustainable design requirements aligned with LEED and Mostadam Gold standards, while also taking into account the architectural heritage of the historic Diriyah area, the company said.
El-Saadany said Rowad’s approach in Saudi Arabia combines international experience with local market knowledge and investment in Saudi talent.
“International experience creates the greatest value when it is combined with local knowledge,” El-Saadany said. “Our approach in Saudi Arabia is to understand the market, build strong local relationships and invest in Saudi talent, creating a delivery model that is increasingly led by local capabilities towards 2030 and beyond,” he added.
Mohamed Fawzy, general manager for Saudi Arabia at Rowad Modern Engineering, also participated in a panel discussion on the changing requirements of the Saudi construction market and the role of regional and international expertise.
“Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 represents one of the world’s most ambitious development journeys, creating new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and excellence across the construction sector,” stated Fawzy.
Rowad's activities in Saudi Arabia also covers knowledge transfer and capability building. These include practical exposure for engineering students through initiatives such as a site visit to its Al-Haer Sewage Treatment Plant project, it added.
