Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport has launched an estimated SR1.1bn ($296m) tender for the dualisation of the Dhariya-Afif road over approximately 65 kilometres, alongside the reconstruction of sections of the existing roadway.

The bid submission deadline is 1 October.

Al-Ayuni Investment & Contracting (local) Alomaier Trading & Contracting Company (local) Al-Rashid Trading & Contracting Company (local) Al-Rawaf Contracting (local) Alshalawi International (local) Almabani (local) Alyamama (local) El-Seif Engineering Contracting (local) FCC Construction (Spain) Hassan Allam Construction (Egypt) Kolin Construction (Turkiye) Mohammed Ali Al-Swailem Group (Masco) (local) Saudi Pan Kingdom (Sapac) (local) Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting (local)

The scheme covers the construction of a dual carriageway on the Dhiba/Sakaka/Afif route.

The works include reconstructing parts of the existing road and connecting at-grade intersections in line with approved design plans and cross-sections.

The project scope also includes the construction of bridges and culverts at multiple locations, including:

Station 935+44 with a length of 300 metres Station 455+56 with a length of 250 metres Station 335+76 with a length of 550 metres

Local firm Euro Group Engineering Consultancy is the project consultant.

The Roads General Authority is the project client.

The contract duration is 47 months from the construction start date.

According to UK analytics firm GlobalData, Saudi Arabia’s construction industry is expected to grow by 3.6% in real terms in 2026, supported by an increase in foreign direct investment and continued investment in the housing and manufacturing sectors.

The infrastructure construction sector is expected to grow by 4.3% in real terms in 2026 and to record an average annual growth rate of 5.2% from 2027 to 2030, supported by government investment in transport infrastructure projects to improve regional connectivity.

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