Jeddah, July 6, 2026 – Nesma & Partners has been awarded a contract by Emaar, The Economic City (EEC), the master developer of KAEC, to deliver strategic infrastructure works supporting the continued expansion of King Abdullah Economic City's (KAEC) Industrial Valley and Special Economic Zone (KAEC SEZ), further enhancing the city's readiness for future industrial and logistics investment. WSP will serve as the project management and construction supervision consultant.

Commenting on the signing, Samer Abdul Samad, President & CEO of Nesma & Partners, said: "We are proud to contribute to the continued development of KAEC through this important project. This agreement reflects the shared commitment of KAEC and Nesma & Partners to delivering large-scale infrastructure projects that support industrial, logistics, and investment growth across the Kingdom. We look forward to delivering the project with our commitment to safety, quality, and execution excellence."

Echoing the sentiment, Abdulaziz Alnowaiser, CEO of EEC said: “We are pleased to partner with Nesma & Partners on this project, which will serve as an important enabler of the next phase of growth within the Industrial Valley and  KAEC SEZ. By strengthening core infrastructure, it will support existing investors, attract new industrial and logistics activity, and advance key strategic initiatives, including the King Salman Automotive Cluster.”

Awarded following the completion of the evaluation and feasibility process, the project encompasses the completion of main infrastructure works across key areas within the Industrial Valley and KAEC SEZ. The scope includes integrated road networks, utility services, power and lighting systems, water and sewage systems, and other supporting infrastructure required to support KAEC's future industrial growth.

The project also includes Phase 1 infrastructure works for the King Salman Automotive Cluster, a flagship national initiative that is home to leading automotive manufacturers including Lucid, CEER, and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East, alongside key cluster partners such as MASARAT Mobility Park. In addition, the project will support strategic developments across the Industrial Valley and KAEC SEZ, including Juffali and other automotive manufacturers, by delivering the enabling infrastructure required to strengthen an integrated automotive ecosystem of manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers within a single industrial and logistics hub.

The work will serve developed and partially developed lands within the scope of the project, ensuring readiness for existing tenants, supporting operational continuity, and enabling future phases of industrial and commercial growth across the zone.

By delivering essential infrastructure across the Industrial Valley and KAEC SEZ, the project will support the next stages of development within KAEC and contribute to the continued expansion of its industrial ecosystem.

About KAEC

KAEC is one of the largest private socioeconomic developments in the world. It is owned and managed by Emaar, The Economic City, in which the Public Investment Fund is a major shareholder. This boosts investor confidence in the city, drives its transformation, and strengthens its efforts to support the non-oil national economy and enable Vision 2030. KAEC is regulated and supervised by the Economic Cities & Special Zones Authority.

KAEC seeks to be an integrated destination that attracts investors in advanced industry and logistics, supported by King Abdullah Port, which connects it to the world. It offers an attractive, high-quality residential and investment environment, along with a modern coastal landscape that keeps pace with Saudi Arabia's socioeconomic transformation.

Website: King Abdullah Economic City