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Saudi Arabia will host the first Hydrogen Arabia Summit & Exhibition on 8–9 December 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for hydrogen and clean energy collaboration.

Organised by RX, the company behind the World Hydrogen Summit, the event will feature a high-level conference and exhibition uniting senior government officials, global energy leaders, investors, and innovators in hydrogen and carbon capture technologies.

Over two days of strategic dialogue and technology showcases, discussions will focus on how hydrogen and carbon capture can accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2060 ambitions. The event will also emphasise the Kingdom’s Circular Carbon Economy framework, introduced during its G20 Presidency, which promotes comprehensive emissions management and energy stability.

Financial push

Saudi Arabia has pledged over SAR 1 trillion (US$270bn) to the power sector, including SAR880bn Saudi Riyals (US$235bn) dedicated to renewables. Major projects such as the NEOM green hydrogen initiative and a US$10bn investment from the Public Investment Fund highlight the Kingdom’s determination to become a global hydrogen leader.

Vasyl Zhygalo, managing director, Middle East and Emerging Markets, RX, Hydrogen Arabia, said, “Hydrogen Arabia marks a significant milestone for us as we expand our global energy portfolio into Saudi Arabia, which is one of the most dynamic markets for clean energy transformation. This event will serve as a crucial platform for regional and international leaders to collaborate on advancing hydrogen and carbon capture solutions. It will also create new opportunities for investment, innovation, and long-term energy security. In doing so, the event will reinforce Saudi Arabia's position as a hub for sustainable energy and a key player in international hydrogen trade.”

Speakers from IRENA, ENOWA-NEOM, SEFE, Air Liquide, Hy24, and Aramco Ventures will discuss investment, global demand, certification, and decarbonisation. “The agenda for the Hydrogen Arabia Summit will gather regional and international leaders to explore how investment and policy can speed up the adoption of technology. By concentrating on practical pathways for hydrogen and CCUS, the discussions in Riyadh aim to produce outcomes that promote both industry growth and global trade,” added Zhygalo.

The Dammam Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) was officially inaugurated earlier this week. 

Delivered by a consortium led by Metito Utilities alongside Mowah and Orascom Construction, the project marks a major step forward in supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s National Water Strategy through an innovative Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework.

Awarded by the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), the Dammam ISTP was developed with a total investment of SAR690mn (US$185.26mn) under a 25-year Build–Own–Operate–Transfer (BOOT) model. The plant has an initial capacity of 200,000 m³/day, expandable to 350,000 m³/day, serving nearly one million residents in western Dammam.

The performance-based PPP model mobilizes private sector capital, technology, and expertise to deliver critical infrastructure that meets the Kingdom’s growing water demands.

The plant utilises Integrated Fixed Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) technology, achieving high treatment efficiency while reducing civil works and tank volumes. Its sustainable design incorporates anaerobic digestion to convert sludge into biogas for on-site use, alongside solar drying greenhouses that harness Dammam’s abundant sunlight. These features minimise emissions and reduce operational costs.

Construction, which began in 2020 after financial close, recorded over 6.9 million safe man-hours with zero lost-time incidents (LTIs), created hundreds of local jobs, and enhanced sustainability through resource recovery and reduced landfill dependency. The project contributes directly to several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Construction projects are growing in scale and complexity, demanding smarter ways to manage cost, time, and performance. ProjectVIEW ERP by DANAOS Projects brings all these elements together in a single platform, helping contractors maintain control and drive efficiency from planning to execution. Read on:

Driving Saudi Arabia’s construction digital transformation

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 places digital transformation at the core of its economic evolution—demanding not just digitisation, but specialised transformation tailored to each sector’s unique workflows. In construction, mining, and project-based fabrication—industries that form an interconnected value chain—success relies on systems capable of managing complexity, cost, and accountability from bid to execution.

As each sector feeds into the other—mining, fabrication, and construction—data integration across all three domains becomes critical to achieving visibility, control, and efficiency throughout the entire project lifecycle.

ProjectVIEW ERP by DANAOS empowers contractors and enterprises across all project-based industries—construction, mining, and fabrication—to build a better world through data-driven precision and unified control. By integrating time, cost, and performance into one intelligent platform, it unifies fragmented processes into a connected value chain—driving efficiency, accountability, and agility for every project-based industry under Vision 2030.

Why Saudi contractors need a construction-specific ERP solution

Despite their size and sophistication, many contractors in KSA still rely on decoupled, non–industry-specific systems—one for finance, another for scheduling, and countless spreadsheets for cost tracking—creating silos that limit visibility, accuracy, and control.

This fragmentation leads to:

• Cost overruns caused by delayed information flow between site and office.
• Inaccurate budgets due to disconnected BoQ and resource data.
• Limited visibility into project progress and productivity.

A construction-specific ERP like DANAOS ProjectVIEW ERP unifies every process—from design and estimation to procurement, fabrication, and site execution—into a single command centre, delivering one version of the truth across all projects and operations.

Developed internationally, DANAOS ProjectVIEW ERP is an industry-specific solution purpose-built for the realities of construction and fabrication in Saudi Arabia. Tailored for Saudi contractors and manufacturers, it delivers an end-to-end project management and cost control ecosystem that enforces accountability, and measurable performance through real-time cost control and analytics, fully aligned with the Kingdom’s operational standards and Vision 2030 objectives.

ProjectVIEW ERP

Unlike generic ERP systems, ProjectVIEW ERP has been designed by construction experts for the construction-specific and project-based manufacturing industries. Its architecture revolves around three fundamental pillars:
• BoQ ↔ WBS ↔ Cost codes integration for absolute project transparency.
• Procurement and warehouse management with eRFQ portals for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Integrated HR, payroll, and machinery management ensuring real cost allocation per project.

This modular approach transforms ProjectVIEW ERP into the definitive construction ERP software in Saudi Arabia, delivering an all-encompassing project cost control system that operates at an enterprise-wide scale and seamlessly integrates with other ERP systems when required.

Fully Compliant with Saudi regulations

Regulatory compliance is a top priority for every Saudi enterprise. ProjectVIEW ERP is ZATCA-compliant—fully supporting Phase 2 e-invoicing with XML file generation, QR codes, and real-time integration with ZATCA’s Fatoora system. DANAOS Projects ensures its solution adheres to Saudi VAT ERP system rules and provides seamless e-invoicing software workflows.

Real-time project performance

The BoQ–WBS–Cost Code integration is ProjectVIEW’s DNA. This triad delivers real-time construction performance monitoring, linking planning, cost control, and execution into a single data model.
Contractors gain immediate insights into budget-versus-actual performance, resource productivity, and deviation alerts—empowering project managers to take corrective actions before overruns occur while aligning financial outcomes with project costs and payments. 

Seamless integration with multiple systems

ProjectVIEW ERP operates as an centralised ERP ecosystem, natively integrating with Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project, and BIM systems such as Revit, Navisworks, and Tekla. Through these integrations, ProjectVIEW synchronises schedules, quantities, and costs—delivering a unified digital thread across planning, design, and execution. This ensures total synchronisation between Primavera integration ERP, BIM ERP Saudi Arabia, and construction scheduling integration environments.

Cloud-ready and scalable 

Built and running on a Microsoft Azure Cloud environment—private and dedicated to each client—or deployed directly on the client’s preferred premises, ProjectVIEW ERP is cloud-ready and fully scalable, making it ideal for Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects and multi-tenant environments such as NEOM, The Red Sea, Diriyah Gate, and Qiddiya. Its architecture enables multi-company, multi-project, and multilingual environments, providing centralised control with distributed access across contractors, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

ProjectVIEW ERP is hosted on ISO-certified cloud infrastructure, complying with:
• ISO 27001 (Information Security)
• ISO 20000 (IT Service Management)
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
• ISO 27018 (Data Protection)
• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)

ProjectVIEW ERP transforms financial management into a live performance cockpit. Through real-time dashboards, cash-flow projections, and budget vs. actual analytics, financial managers gain a consolidated view across multiple projects. The system integrates directly with accounts payable, receivables, and subcontractor ledgers—delivering true project accounting system KSA functionality. For executives, it offers predictive insights that drive profitability through robust construction finance management software dashboards .

Why leading Saudi contractors choose ProjectVIEW ERP

From large EPC contractors to infrastructure developers and marine construction firms, Saudi Arabia’s leading companies rely on ProjectVIEW ERP to achieve operational excellence. By enforcing a unified project structure (BoQ–WBS–Cost Codes), ensuring ZATCA compliance, and supporting both office-to-site collaboration and mobile access, ProjectVIEW ERP has established itself as the top ERP software Saudi Arabia and the preferred construction management ERP system for visionary contractors driving Vision 2030.

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Saudi Arabia has awarded exploration licences for 25 sites in the Nabitah–Ad Duwayhi belt, located in the Makkah region, to nine local and international companies and consortia. The winners have committed more than SAR156mn (US$42mn) in exploration spending, according to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.

The successful bidders include four consortia: Ma’aden–Hancock Prospecting, Ajlan and Bros Mining–Shandong Gold Group, Technology Experts–Andiamo Exploration, and McEwen–Sumo Holding. In addition, five standalone companies secured licences: Al-Eitilaf Al Mumayaz for Mining Company, Saudi Gold Refinery, Batin Al-Ard for Gold, Aurum Global Group, and Almasar Minerals.

The ministry confirmed that competition for the final site, ND26, was suspended after exploration spending bids exceeded technical evaluations and reached levels deemed commercially unfeasible. The site will be re-evaluated according to the approved timeline under the Mining Investment Law.

Further bidding rounds are planned, with competition for an additional 10 sites in the same belt resuming from 16–18 September. Results will be announced after all regulatory procedures are complete. Another 162 mining sites in the Al-Naqrah and Al-Sukhaybirah Safra belts in the Madinah region will be offered from 28 September. These form part of the ministry’s target to make over 50,000 sq km of mineral-rich belts available by 2025.

Saudi Arabia’s mineral resources are estimated at more than SAR9.4tn, underscoring the sector’s role as a cornerstone of Vision 2030. The Al-Baha region alone is valued at nearly SAR285.4bn (US$76bn) and is rich in resources including gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, feldspar, marble, and pozzolan. The region also contains mineralised belts for gold, copper, and zinc, as well as 19 mining complexes dedicated to building materials.

The Kingdom views mining as a key driver of economic diversification and aims to position the sector as the “third pillar” of its economy alongside oil and petrochemicals. By accelerating exploration and development of its mineral wealth, Saudi Arabia is seeking to enhance its global competitiveness in mining and attract further international investment.

The region’s leading exhibition for metalworking, metal manufacturing, and steel fabrication will return to Sharjah in January 2026, highlighting the UAE’s growing industrial strength and its commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability in advanced manufacturing.

Now in its 21^st edition, SteelFab 2026 will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 12-15 January, bringing together global industry leaders to showcase cutting-edge fabrication technologies, machinery, and safety-focused industrial solutions.

Sharjah’s rapidly growing economy, bolstered by a 361% surge in foreign direct investment to US$1.5bn in the first half of 2025, further underlines the significance of the event. The emirate’s expanding industrial base and strong infrastructure continue to attract global manufacturers and suppliers, reinforcing its role as a hub for innovation and safe production practices.

“SteelFab continues to grow in relevance as the UAE intensifies its focus on industrial development and global trade partnerships,” said H.E. Saif Mohamed Al Midfa, CEO, Expo Centre Sharjah.

“The UAE’s industrial sector is witnessing unprecedented growth. The event reflects the country’s strategic direction, where policy support, innovation, and international collaboration are driving a new era of industrial growth and competitiveness.”

The UAE’s industrial outlook remains optimistic, with GDP forecast to grow by 4.9% in 2025 and 5.3% in 2026. With over US$11bn in financing directed toward industrial companies, the country’s manufacturing ecosystem is poised for expansion, underpinned by strong regulatory standards and safety-driven innovation.

“The exhibition will feature next-generation solutions—from robotics, smart manufacturing, and inline metrology to noncontact measurement and portable 3D scanning, that enhance precision and reduce waste. Sustainability will be central, with energy-efficient tools and lifecycle analysis strategies. By blending automation with human expertise, SteelFab 2026 positions itself as the definitive venue for fabricators seeking resilience and future-ready operations,” said Sultan Shattaf, commercial director of Expo Centre Sharjah.

A major highlight will be the 5^th Best Welder Competition, sponsored by ESAB, spotlighting top talent and promoting safety in welding and cutting operations through advanced robotic technologies.

Building on the record-breaking success of its 20th edition, which attracted over 350 exhibitors from 33 countries, SteelFab 2026 is expected to host more than 650 leading brands and showcase the innovations shaping the future of safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing.

Siemens Mobility has opened a new office in Riyadh, strengthening its long-term commitment to advancing smart and sustainable mobility in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

The expansion supports the Kingdom’s goals of developing a resilient and climate-friendly transportation network in line with Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI).

The inauguration was attended by Siemens Mobility leadership, senior Saudi government officials, and key executives from customers and partners. Notable guests included a delegation from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Riyadh, ambassador H.E. Michael Kindsgrab, Ms. Julia Nordmann, Head of Economic Affairs, and Ali Dulaim, CEO of E.A. Juffali & Brothers Co.

The new office is part of Siemens Mobility’s broader strategic expansion in the region, following the 2024 appointment of Frank Hagemeier as CEO of Siemens Mobility for Saudi Arabia. Strengthening its local presence is expected to generate in-country value, create jobs, and develop homegrown expertise.

“At Siemens Mobility, we are building on years of transformative contributions globally and since our first contract in Saudi Arabia in 2005 till today in Saudi Arabia’s transportation infrastructure to make mobility in Saudi Arabia faster, safer, and more efficient,” said Frank Hagemeier.

GCC projects

He added, “The opening of our new office in Riyadh will bring us closer to our customers and strategic partners in Saudi Arabia while making us ideally positioned to expand our operations in Saudi Arabia and support key mega projects. It will also enable us to fast-track our growth and reaffirm our position as a crucial player on the region’s mobility landscape.”

Siemens Mobility has developed a significant footprint in the Kingdom. The company implemented the first European Train Control System (ETCS) in the GCC on the East-West Rail Line, connecting Riyadh and Dammam for passenger and freight transport. Its work on the Haramain High-Speed Railway, linking Mecca and Medina, highlights its expertise in high-speed rail solutions, while the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line project demonstrates its contribution to electrification and transportation for pilgrims.

The company also recently delivered the Riyadh Metro, the region’s largest greenfield metro project and the longest driverless metro system in the world. As part of the BACS consortium, Siemens Mobility provided 67 Inspiro trains, integrated the latest Communications-based Train Control System (CBTC), and delivered the Red and Blue Lines as a turnkey solution. Since December 2024, the metro has transported 100 million passengers, and Siemens Mobility continues to maintain its systems and track infrastructure under a service contract.

Siemens Mobility has further supported knowledge transfer and localisation in the Kingdom through partnerships with institutions such as the Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP). This dual education programme combines classroom learning with practical training in rail signalling, electrification, and communication systems, equipping students to maintain advanced digital rail infrastructure.