Business Development Mission to Saudi Arabia: One of the World’s Largest Construction Markets

May 21-23, 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia, the fastest growing G20 economy in 2022 and the world’s 6th most competitive nation, has project opportunities estimated at over $1 trillion in sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, tourism, leisure, transportation, healthcare, energy, and utilities. Saudi Arabia’s newly launched Circular Carbon Economy National Program and the Saudi Green Initiative to achieve net zero emissions by 2060 will provide opportunities for renewable technologies and products to improve energy efficiency.

The U.S.-Saudi Business Council invites contractors/subcontractors and suppliers of construction materials, solutions, and services to join the U.S. business development mission to the 5th Future Projects Forum (FPF). Organized by the Saudi Contractors Authority, the FPF gathers contractors, public and private sector owners to learn about future projects presented in detail by over 35 Saudi government and private entities. Previous FPFs showcased 9,450 projects valued at $704 billion.

Who Should Join the Mission?

Contractors/subcontractors with project management, engineering, quality, safety expertise:

The contracting sector is a key pillar in the development of construction projects across industries to fulfill the country’s diversification strategy. Saudi Arabia is seeking expertise and experience in development of projects in sectors including:

• Architecture, Engineering & Construction
• Oil & Gas: processing, refining, distribution, facilities, infrastructure development, carbon capture
• Energy: wind, solar, clean green hydrogen, retrofitting existing buildings
• Transportation/ logistics: airport infrastructure, terminals, cargo area, facilities and infrastructure development at ports/ construction and expansion of berths; construction/ improvement of general port sites, train and road network; building and operation of public bus transport networks
• Sports: sports facilities, clubs, sports cities, renovation of existing sports facilities
• Cultural, tourism/ecotourism, hospitality, multi-purpose entertainment/sports, stadiums, clubs
• Residential districts/downtowns, rural development, rehabilitation of national parks
• Healthcare: hospitals, primary care, medical cities; rehabilitation, long term care facilities
• Education: development of education facilities and sports centers

Suppliers of construction materials, solutions, and services:

The increasing demand for fast delivery, cost-effective and environmentally friendly infrastructure is driving the need for new building solutions, materials, technologies, and services. These include:

Modern building methods and materials: insulated precast concrete systems, insulated concrete forms, advanced methods of construction (such as 3D printing, robotics, modular), non-metallic materials, architecture, as well as third-party tests and inspection services.

Transport infrastructure: traffic, road, and rail safety solutions; road black spot prevention; performance-based road maintenance; rail signaling systems; traffic and transportation engineering; urban sustainability/environmental preservation.

Energy: emerging technologies related to battery energy storage systems, automation of distribution networks; localization of technology manufacturing, R&D.

Technology: Digital infrastructure, solutions to manage facilities, increase productivity and site safety, training, process automation; smart warehousing, health technologies, constructech, facilities digitalization systems.

Off-site construction: prefabricated buildings.

Mission Fee Includes:  

• FPF23 registration fee
• Promotion of your product/service to targeted audiences in Saudi Arabia prior to the FPF23
• Private briefing in Riyadh on doing business in the construction sector (legal aspects, perspectives from U.S. construction companies doing business in the Kingdom)
• 1-on-1 meetings with potential Saudi business partners, end users, and government officials
• Group ground transportation to and from the FPF23 venue.
• Onsite support during the FPF23.
• Business visa facilitation service.
• Assistance with follow-ups for 3 months post-mission without charge.

Mission Fees:

• $2,500 per company representative (Council members)
• $3,500 per company representative (Council non-members)
• Expenses for air travel, lodging, incidentals, and meals are the responsibility of each participant.

For questions and to register, please contact Ana Carmen Neboisa at anacarmen@ussaudi.org

To learn more about the 5^th FPF, please visit https://fpf.sa/en.

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