Egis consortium inks Saudi’s Al Ula infrastructure development deal

Egis consortium inks Saudi’s Al Ula infrastructure development deal

Saudi Arabia - The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and a consortium of French engineering companies Setec, Egis and Assystem (SEA), have signed a MoU at the 6th edition of the FII announcing a reinforced partnership, supporting the infrastructure development of AlUla.

The deal adds to SEA’s current scope of work, intending to create AlUla’s Infrastructure Capital Investment Unit. This will include: developing and successfully completing the entire infrastructure development cycle of AlUla, the preparation of high-quality and performing operation and maintenance activities, and developing professional capabilities.

In addition, it includes implementing innovative, digital and world-class practices, tools and methodologies servicing performance and timely infrastructure delivery with AlUla’s sustainability ambition at the core, said the statement from RCU.

RCU was established by royal decree in July 2017 to preserve and develop AlUla, a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in north-west Saudi Arabia.

Its long-term plan outlines a responsible, sustainable, and sensitive approach to urban and economic development that preserves the area’s natural and historic heritage while establishing AlUla as a desirable location to live, work, and visit.

Lauding the strategic partnership, CEO Amr AlMadani said the strengthening of RCU’s partnership with SEA gives it a platform to further plan and deliver the next