Pioneering Excellence in the Riyadh Metro Project as it Nears Completion

Riyadh, December 8, 2024 - As the Riyadh Metro project nears completion, and five years after the successful completion of the second package, Nesma & Partners reaffirms its distinction as the sole Saudi company in the ANM Consortium. Having played a critical role in the project’s success, Nesma & Partners has consistently demonstrated its expertise, local knowledge, and engineering excellence. This achievement solidifies its legacy as a trusted contractor, contributing to Saudi Arabia's ambitious infrastructure development goals under Vision 2030.

Nesma & Partners’ unique position as the national leader in the consortium was instrumental in the early success of the Riyadh Metro project. Its extensive experience across the Kingdom in sectors such as civil works, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and infrastructure provided the company with a significant advantage. "Our local presence and extensive in-Kingdom experience allowed us to hit the ground running and address the complex challenges of this mega project," recalls Nassif Rizkallah, Nesma & Partners' representative and CWG Commercial and Contracts Manager.

The company’s involvement in the project not only ensured efficient delivery but also significantly impacted its workforce. During the peak construction phase, Nesma & Partners employed over 2,500 workers on Line 3 alone. The skills and expertise developed through this project have become highly sought after in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving construction sector. "Our engineers, particularly our Saudi nationals, gained invaluable experience that has placed them at the forefront of the Kingdom’s current infrastructure boom," Rizkallah notes.

With its proven capacity to manage large-scale projects, Nesma & Partners continues to contribute to other significant national initiatives. Its expertise gained from the Riyadh Metro project is now being leveraged in projects like the King Abdul Aziz Road (KAAR) in Mecca, where Nesma is the managing contractor. The company’s involvement in these high-profile infrastructure projects underscores its pivotal role in the Kingdom’s transformation. Reflecting on the success of the Riyadh Metro project, Rizkallah emphasizes the importance of collaboration within the ANM Consortium. "On a large project like the Riyadh Metro, an integrated joint venture such as CWG was essential. Our partnership ensured that we delivered as a unified team, overcoming challenges and aligning with the project’s ambitious goals."

Nesma & Partners’ commitment to excellence was further highlighted by its ability to seamlessly collaborate with various stakeholders, including Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and National Water Company (NWC), ensuring that all project components were executed smoothly. As the consortium moves into the final stages of testing and commissioning and consequently handover, the Riyadh Metro stands as a testament to the power of strategic partnerships, local expertise, and engineering innovation. "Our track record in Saudi Arabia, particularly with iconic projects like the Riyadh Metro, positions us to continue shaping the future of the Kingdom’s infrastructure," Rizkallah concludes. As the project draws to a close, Nesma & Partners remains poised to take on new challenges, cementing its role as a key player in the Kingdom’s vision for sustainable development.