Egis lands big Riyadh Integrated Phase 1 Infrastructure role
Following the official inauguration of Phase 1 infrastructure of the Riyadh Integrated Project, Egis, a global leader in architecture, construction engineering, consulting and operations and maintenance services, has announced that it will serve as a Package Administration and Supervision Consultant (PASC) for the Phase 1 infrastructure works at Riyadh Integrated operated by the Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ ) Company.
This marks a major step forward for the kingdom's ambitions to become a global logistics leader.
The project is strategically positioned near King Khalid International Airport, anchoring its role as a future hub for trade, transport, and advanced logistics.
Egis will contribute to the oversight of critical infrastructure works that form the backbone of Riyadh Integrated in collaboration with other supervision partners.
This includes a comprehensive network of roads, utilities, landscaping, perimeter fencing, utility buildings, and key enabling works, all planned and delivered with long-term scalability and operational efficiency in mind.
Engineer Abdulmohsen Aldhubaya, the Construction Management GM at SILZ Company, said: "We are pleased to collaborate with Egis in the development of Phase 1 at Riyadh Integrated. This initial phase is a pivotal undertaking that will redefine benchmarks for integrated zones, both within the region and on a global scale."
"Through our partnership with leading experts like Egis, we are cultivating a dynamic platform that actively contributes to the Kingdom's ambitious diversification agenda and unlocks substantial growth opportunities across diverse sectors reliant on smart and sustainable infrastructure," he stated.
Riyadh Integrated is a flagship special logistics zone under SILZ Company's masterplan and aligns directly with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Through seamless connectivity, a competitive business environment, and next-generation logistics capabilities, it is set to attract global investors, strengthen local supply chains, and create new opportunities for talent development and knowledge transfer.
"We are honoured to have been entrusted with this grand endeavour. Projects like Riyadh Integrated reflect a shift in how nations build - for today's requirements and tomorrow's opportunities," said Mohammed Ben Messaoud, Country Managing Director, Egis in Saudi Arabia.
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