Saudi Mega Projects took center stage in Riyadh as more than 300 industry representatives gathered for a three-day summit. Developers, investors, contractors and delivery partners joined discussions surrounding the Kingdom’s major development pipeline. The event opened Monday and will continue through September 30 at The Venue by ROSHN Group.
The summit comes during an important stage in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 development and diversification program. Discussions on the opening day concentrated on investment opportunities, project execution and procurement strategies. Organizers placed these subjects under the theme “Saudi Al-Mustaqbal: Turning Vision 2030 into Value.”
Senior representatives from major development organizations outlined investment opportunities across several expanding economic sectors. Participants discussed construction, energy, manufacturing, logistics, tourism and digital industries during the opening sessions. They also examined how private businesses can participate in projects developing across the Kingdom.
The Leaders Vision Panel explored the investment environment and emerging opportunities across Saudi Arabia’s development pipeline. Mohammed Saad from Diriyah Company joined Dale Chadwick of King Salman Park Foundation. Ben Edwards from Red Sea Global also participated in the discussion alongside moderator Ed James.
The summit subsequently turned toward financing and methods for bringing public and private capital together. Speakers examined public-private partnerships, blended finance and other approaches for supporting large-scale development. Participants included representatives from the National Centre for Privatization, Mott MacDonald, ROSHN, Knight Frank and Qatar Exports Company.
After investment discussions, the program shifted toward practical project execution and development schedules. Major developers presented updates covering their current priorities, construction activities and future opportunities. These presentations also highlighted the importance of coordination between developers, contractors, suppliers and investors.
ROSHN Group’s Roger Fatovic discussed the company’s development pipeline and delivery priorities during a fireside conversation. He emphasized stronger relationships with domestic suppliers and manufacturers as construction activity continues expanding. Such cooperation can help companies address potential supply-chain challenges during periods of increased demand.
Diriyah Company also presented updates concerning its development activities and future commercial opportunities. Josep Forroll explained the company’s progress from initial planning through active project delivery. He highlighted opportunities for contractors, consultants and investors supporting the transformation of Diriyah.
According to Forroll, Diriyah Company has recorded SR16 billion in sales to date. He also highlighted completed developments, including a golf course and an experience center. Bujairi Terrace, another major destination, has attracted almost six million visitors since opening.
Red Sea Global provided further information about The Red Sea and Amaala destinations. The presentation covered resort openings, infrastructure progress, procurement packages and opportunities throughout the wider destination ecosystem. Speakers also discussed developments at Shura Island and Red Sea International Airport.
The airport now operates alongside hotels, residential communities, marinas, golf facilities and retail developments. Together, these projects represent multiple areas where contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers can participate. Consequently, procurement became another central subject throughout the summit’s opening day.
A dedicated “Meet the Procurement Leaders” session connected suppliers with senior commercial and procurement executives. The networking event brought together representatives from major developers and government organizations across Saudi Arabia. Participants discussed procurement requirements, supplier relationships and potential areas for future collaboration.
The session included procurement representatives from ROSHN Group, Red Sea Global and Soudah Development. Qiddiya and New Murabba also contributed senior commercial and procurement representatives to the discussions. Organizers designed the session around direct networking, allowing suppliers to communicate with relevant decision-makers.
In addition, legal specialists from the National Centre for Privatization conducted a workshop on private-sector participation. The session examined Saudi legal frameworks governing projects involving private-sector participation and investment. ROSHN also hosted a workshop focused on its project pipeline and procurement opportunities.
The procurement discussions come as Saudi Arabia continues developing infrastructure across several major economic sectors. Tourism, residential development, entertainment and large-scale infrastructure remain important areas within the broader Vision 2030 program. These projects continue generating opportunities for contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and specialist service providers.
Saudi Mega Projects discussions therefore focused on connecting investment ambitions with practical delivery requirements. The summit brought together organizations involved in financing, development, construction, procurement and commercial operations. This structure allowed participants to examine the development pipeline from several business perspectives.
The second day will focus on executing Vision 2030 projects at greater scale. Planned discussions will cover Expo 2030 Riyadh, Sports Boulevard and Jeddah Economic City. The program will also examine Jeddah Tower and other major urban and event-driven developments.
