NEOM Awards One of World's Largest Drill and Blast Tunneling Contracts

NEOM awarded on Monday drill and blast tunneling contracts for work on the region’s infrastructure. (Twitter)
NEOM awarded on Monday drill and blast tunneling contracts for work on the region’s infrastructure. (Twitter)
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NEOM Awards One of World's Largest Drill and Blast Tunneling Contracts

NEOM awarded on Monday drill and blast tunneling contracts for work on the region’s infrastructure. (Twitter)
NEOM awarded on Monday drill and blast tunneling contracts for work on the region’s infrastructure. (Twitter)

NEOM awarded on Monday drill and blast tunneling contracts for work on the region’s infrastructure - one of the world’s largest transportation and utility infrastructure projects and an essential element in ensuring NEOM continues to meet its development schedule.

Two joint venture groups will undertake the project, which is separated by lower and upper geographies.

The first contract was awarded to FCC Construction SA/China State Construction Engineering Corporation/Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting Company Joint Venture (FCC/CSCEC/SAJCO JV), and the second to Samsung C&T Corporation /Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd/Saudi Archirodon Company Ltd Joint Venture (SHAJV).

The tunnels work will provide over 28 kilometers in length and provide separate tunnels for high-speed and freight rail services, making the movement of people and goods faster, safer and easier.

The rock excavated as part of this tunneling project will be processed for subsequent reuse within the permanent concrete lining of the tunnels and other projects within NEOM to ensure minimal impact to natural landscapes.”

Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, said: “Today marks yet another significant milestone for NEOM. The sheer scope and scale of the tunneling work to be undertaken highlights the complexity and ambition of the project.”

“We are moving forward to achieve NEOM’s vision of the new future, which has been established by Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors.”

“At NEOM, we are inspiring a new way of living, making seamless mobility possible, reducing emissions and protecting our environment. We are not only making a giant leap for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but we are also establishing a model for sustainable living around the world.”



Chief of Royal Saudi Naval Forces Meets with Pakistani Defense Minister, Officials in Islamabad

Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT
Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT
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Chief of Royal Saudi Naval Forces Meets with Pakistani Defense Minister, Officials in Islamabad

Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT
Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT

Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Gharibi, met with Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad, as part of his official visit to the country, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the strategic partnership between their naval forces and highlighted their pivotal role in supporting regional maritime security. They also discussed a range of issues of mutual interest.

Lieutenant General Al-Gharibi also held meetings with several Pakistani officials and discussed various matters of common concern.