AECOM extends collaboration with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Sports for site supervision services at the King Fahd Sport City
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AECOM Hunt will serve as a key consulting partner in the stadium's transformation and brings extensive expertise managing the construction of sports and entertainment venues with over 125 stadium projects in their portfolio, AECOM Hunt will provide unique insights to support a successful delivery of this landmark stadium
AECOM has extended its collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Sports for specialised site supervision consultancy services at the King Fahd Sport City in Riyadh. The partnership is particularly timely as Saudi Arabia is to host two of the world's major sporting events, the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. AECOM's involvement will encompass the transformation of the stadium into a venue, ensuring the standards for both domestic and international audiences.
Lara Poloni, AECOM's President said, 'As Saudi Arabia accelerates towards the Kingdom's Vision 2030, we're proud to deepen our collaboration with the Ministry of Sport on this iconic project. Around the world, strategic investments in infrastructure are driving growth and resilience, and this transformation reflects how sport can be a powerful catalyst for creating opportunity and improving communities.'
Known as the 'Pearl of Stadiums' this stadium has been an important component of Saudi Arabia's sports landscape since its inauguration in 1987. Leveraging its global expertise in sports infrastructure, AECOM will lead the enhancement process as per FIFA's standards, ensuring the stadium's readiness for international competitions. These upgrades will further solidify the venue's status as a premier sports center, aligning with the Kingdom's growing sports aspirations and the objectives of Kingdom's Vision 2030, the statement explained.
'Our collaboration with the Ministry of Sport highlights AECOM's commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure,' said Hamed Zaghw, Chief Executive of AECOM's Middle East and Africa region. 'By leveraging our expertise from major international events like the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the 2012 global sporting event in London and 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, combined with AECOM Hunt's construction management experience on some of the world's most renowned sports facilities, we are proud to contribute to transforming the King Fahd Sports City into a global benchmark.'
AECOM Hunt will serve as a key consulting partner in the stadium's transformation and brings extensive expertise managing the construction of sports and entertainment venues across the United States, including the Intuit Dome, Lucas Oil Stadium, Mercedes Benz Stadium and SoFi Stadium. With over 125 stadium projects in their portfolio, AECOM Hunt will provide unique insights to support a successful delivery of this landmark stadium, the statement concluded.
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