KSA Business: Spotlight on key Saudi projects at summit – Gulf Digital News

KSA Business: Spotlight on key Saudi projects at summit – Gulf Digital News

More than $1 trillion worth of national infrastructure projects central to Saudi Vision 2030 will be closely examined this week at the Saudi Infrastructure Summit, which opens in Riyadh today.

The summit, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre and running in conjunction with the opening day of the three-day Saudi Infrastructure Expo, will explore the innovative infrastructure projects, first-class networks, giga developments, and new cities poised to help deliver the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 targets.

Twenty-five globally recognised experts will address challenges and opportunities faced by the Vision Realization Programs, including collaboration and knowledge transfer across projects, building a resilient workforce, the role of ICT in the development of smart cities, innovating the water sector, and urban connectivity.

The summit is expected to attract 150+ high-level influential industry professionals, as well as a diverse range of public and private sector stakeholders.

“From population growth in existing urban areas, to new giga projects poised to transform the country’s geographic expanse, Saudi Arabia is entering a crucial stage in the evolution of its national infrastructure,” said Muhammed Kazi, Vice President of Construction at dmg events – the event organiser.

“The Saudi Infrastructure Summit will assist the national development agenda by accelerating connections and collaborations between