Lockheed Martin has opened a major software factory in Riyadh to introduce the global defence major’s hitech software development ecosystem to the kingdom. Also it is setting up an in-country Talent Studio to boost digital and enterprise capabilities within the Saudi workforce.
Saudi-based AlMeer Saudi Technical Services has announced that it has secured a long-term maintenance services contract from Al Khafji Joint Operations (KJO), a joint venture between Kuwait Gulf Oil Company and Aramco Gulf Operations Company (AGOC), for its vital offshore operation facilities.
Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company has announced that its landmark urban project - Masar Development - in Makkah city has been awarded LEED Gold certification, one of the highest international certifications in sustainability and built environment.
HUMAIN, a Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Company, and the National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) have announced a Strategic Financing Framework Agreement of up to $1.2 billion to support the expansion of AI and digital infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has signed an Energy Conversion Agreement (ECA) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (Principal Buyer) for the purchase of energy produced from the SAR5.33 billion ($1.4 billion) Rabigh 1 Expansion Power Plant.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Economy and Planning has announced plans to launch an AI-enabled matchmaking partnership network, SUSTAIN, mainly designed to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and accelerate the delivery of sustainable development initiatives in the kingdom.
The Knowledge Economic City has signed up ElKhereiji Commerce & Contracting to deliver the construction and electromechanical works for four residential towers within the Phase I of Al Alya mixed-use project in Riyadh. Spanning 270,000 sq m, Al Alya is one of the anchor projects at KEC featuring 2,000 residential units and other key amenities.
Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has awarded major contracts worth SAR4.1 billion ($1.1 billion) to Mobco and BEC Arabia Contracting Company for the completion of two major development packages at its Masar Destination in Makkah city.
Metso, a global leader in sustainable gold processing technologies, has secured a major contract from Saudi mining giant Maaden to supply a gold processing plant for its Ar Rjum mine located in Makkah. The contract covers commissioning and advisory services for equipment installation.
Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, has announced the launch of its flagship private credit fund, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, with a target size of up to SAR750 million ($200 million).
