Construction activity at Expo 2030 Riyadh has reached a new stage of development with the award of two additional main utilities and infrastructure packages to Al Yamama Company, strengthening the focus on safety as works scale up across the 6 million sq m site.
The latest contracts follow earlier infrastructure works awarded to Nesma & Partners, and form part of a wider programme to prepare the site for future construction phases. These include internal road networks, smart mobility systems, and the installation of essential utilities such as water, sewage, electricity, telecommunications and EV charging infrastructure.
Beyond enabling development, safety remains a central priority across all operations. Project teams have already recorded more than one million safe working hours without a lost time incident, a milestone highlighted by organisers as evidence of strict adherence to health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards.
Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh, said the new awards reflect continued progress across the programme while reinforcing safety expectations. “As construction advances, maintaining the highest levels of health and safety is non-negotiable,” he said. “These new packages build on strong momentum across the project, while ensuring that every phase of delivery is carried out with strict compliance to safety, quality and environmental standards.”
He added that contractor selection is based not only on technical capability but also on a proven commitment to worker welfare. “We are working with partners who share our safety culture and understand that responsible delivery is essential to achieving a world-class Expo,” he said.
From the contractor side, Hamad Mohammad Al Ammar, Board Member and Vice President of Al Yamama Company, emphasised safety as a core operational principle. “We are proud to contribute to Expo 2030 Riyadh through these infrastructure packages,” he said. “Our commitment goes beyond delivery timelines; it is rooted in ensuring safe working environments, strong HSE compliance, and sustainable construction practices at every stage.”
With infrastructure works progressing in phases, organisers say the project continues to prioritise safe execution as a foundation for long-term success.
