This achievement reflects the strength of Saudi Vision 2030, decisive leadership, and the continued confidence that global investors place in the Kingdom's future. Recording growth in both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year contract awards, while many regional markets experienced slower activity, is a clear demonstration of Saudi Arabia's resilience and the momentum behind its ongoing transformation. The exceptional growth across construction, transport, water, and energy in

Every journey starts with a single milestone. In 2008, HanmiGlobal delivered its first project in Saudi Arabia, contributing to what was recognised as the world's first digital hub. This landmark achievement marked the beginning of our journey in the Kingdom and laid the foundation for nearly two decades of successful project delivery. Reflecting on this defining moment, Dr. Paul J. McKeown, CEO of HanmiGlobal MENA, describes it as much more than our first project. It marked

Makkah is entering a new phase of urban transformation. With the announcement of seven strategic development sites, covering 4.4 million square metres and backed by SAR 16.3 billion in investment, the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) has signalled a clear shift—from vision and planning to implementation. This is more than another infrastructure programme. It represents a long-term commitment to creating a city that can sustainably accommodate future popu

By Dr. Paul J. McKeownChief Executive Officer | HanmiGlobal Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Engineering has always been measured by what we build. I believe the next generation will measure us by how sustainably we build. Today, the world’s population exceeds 8.2 billion people. Yet around 0 CE, it is estimated that only 190 million people inhabited the Earth. Humanity remained below one billion people for almost 1,800 years before the Industrial Revolution transformed our

Today, HanmiGlobal celebrates an incredible milestone, 30 years of delivering excellence, building trusted partnerships, and helping shape communities around the world. Over the past three decades, HanmiGlobal has grown from its origins in Korea to become one of the world's leading project and construction management organisations, supporting some of the most complex and transformative developments globally. HanmiGlobal MENA CEO, Dr. Paul J McKeown comments: "For me persona

From the historic revival of Diriyah Gate to the entertainment powerhouse of Qiddiya City, and from King Salman International Airport to Expo 2030, Saudi Arabia is investing hundreds of billions of dollars to redefine tourism, infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life. As Dr. Paul J McKeown, CEO of HanmiGlobal MENA, recently noted: “Saudi Arabia is not just transforming internally—it is redefining what modern, purposeful national transformation looks like on the glo

His Excellency the Mayor of the Eastern Province, Engineer Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Jubair, received a delegation of British and Chinese investors to explore promising investment opportunities, strengthen areas of mutual cooperation, and highlight the Eastern Province’s exceptional developmental assets. This engagement reflects the region’s ongoing commitment to fostering a dynamic investment environment, attracting high-quality investments, and advancing sustainable development

HanmiGlobal Middle East is pleased to reflect on a productive week in Riyadh, centred around the 3rd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments and Innovations, alongside several technical and professional engagements across the Kingdom. The week began at Prince Sultan University, where Dr. Paul J. McKeown, CEO of HanmiGlobal Middle East and Chair of the Saudi Arabia Committee of the Institution of Civil Engineers, moderated a panel discussion on “Public Private

Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate its infrastructure transformation with the tendering of the 64-kilometre Jeddah–Mecca Highway PPP — a strategic corridor featuring four lanes in each direction designed to enhance connectivity, mobility, and economic growth across the Kingdom. 🇸🇦 As the Kingdom advances Vision 2030, infrastructure PPPs like this continue to create new opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. “Our focus is on supporting transformativ

HanmiGlobal MENA recently had the honour of hosting the 1st Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Regional Committee Meeting at its regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia. The meeting brought together senior representatives from across the Middle East, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration within the regional engineering community. This inaugural gathering provided an important platform for dialogue between national ICE committees and regional leadership

His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz has officially launched more than SAR 2 billion worth of development and investment projects in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, marking a major milestone for regional urban development and infrastructure growth. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Emirate’s Diwan, was attended by His Excellency Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing, highlighting the strong alignment between regional exec