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Saudi Arabia contract for local firm

A Saudi Arabian road contract is being handled by a local firm.
By MJ Woof August 4, 2020 Read time: 1 min
An important new road contract will be handled in Saudi Arabia by a local firm – image © Wirestock, Dreamstime.com

In Saudi Arabia an important new road contract is being handled by a local company. The contractor, Shibh Al Jazira Contracting Company (SAJCO), will carry out the project, which is worth close to US$187 million.

The package of works is for 45km of roads as well as seven bridges and interchanges.  Work is now starting on the project, which is expected to take until the second quarter of 2023 to complete.

The deal was awarded to the contractor by Saudi Arabian firm Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC).

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