Engineering

Construction & Real Estate

SDAIA starts work on world’s largest government data centre in Riyadh

Fri, 02 Jan 2026

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has laid the foundation stone for its ‘Hexagon’ Data Centre on a 30 million sq ft area in Riyadh. Once completed, the key 480MW facility will become the world’s largest government data centre by capacity.

Construction & Real Estate

KEC International completes energisation of 380 kV double circuit OHTL in Saudi Arabia

Sat, 17 Jan 2026

KEC International, a global infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction major, has announced the successful completion and energisation of a 380 kV double circuit OHTL in Saudi Arabia. Spanning 103km with 239 towers, it was among the most challenging transmission line projects in the region.

Construction & Real Estate

Mott MacDonald boosts Saudi presence with new Riyadh office

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering, management and development consultancy, has opened its new office in Riyadh as part of its commitment to long-term investment in Saudi Arabia. Through this move, it aims to deliver an expanding pipeline of high-value projects across the Middle East.

Construction & Real Estate

Saipem announces restart of jack-up rig in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for energy and infrastructure sectors, has announced the restart of operations of the jack-up Perro Negro 7 in Saudi Arabia. The rig can operate in waters up to 375 ft deep and drill wells up to 9,100m.