Two-year fast-track engagement with China Harbour Engineering Company marks a significant expansion of Mannai’s Saudi operations, drawing on its experience delivering mission-critical technology for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Mannai Corporation has secured a major contract to deliver mechanical, electrical, public health and technology systems for a landmark development forming part of one of Riyadh’s flagship giga-projects. The award, made to its Saudi subsidiary Mannai Information Technology KSA (Mannai IT KSA) by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), strengthens the group’s position in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding infrastructure and smart-city market.
The two-year contract will cover the complete MEP scope alongside technology systems intended to make the development a smart, connected and future-ready destination. The project is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader urban transformation agenda under Vision 2030, which is driving investment in large-scale destinations integrating culture, commerce and contemporary urban living.
Mannai will execute the work through an integrated delivery model that brings MEP and technology contracting under one programme. The approach is designed to reduce coordination risks between contractors, improve programme certainty and streamline delivery from design coordination through testing, commissioning and handover.
The company is drawing on its experience delivering mission-critical technology infrastructure for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues and related facilities. That work involved complex systems, demanding quality standards and immovable deadlines—experience Mannai says will be critical to meeting the schedule and technical requirements of the Riyadh development.
“ We bring the same discipline and technology leadership that we demonstrated on FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and are proud to contribute to the Kingdom’s transformation under Vision 2030.” — Lakshimi Narayanan, General Manager, Mannai Information Technology KSA
“We are honoured to be entrusted by China Harbour Engineering Company with this iconic development,” said Lakshimi Narayanan, General Manager, Mannai Information Technology KSA. “This award reflects the confidence our partners place in Mannai’s ability to deliver complex, integrated MEP and technology programmes at pace.”
Liu Xuanyuan, CHEC’s Project Director, said the project would require close collaboration, technical expertise and a shared commitment to quality, safety and programme objectives. He said CHEC looked forward to working with Mannai and other stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions for the development.
The contract represents a significant milestone for Mannai IT KSA, which is headquartered in Riyadh. Its portfolio spans connected buildings and cities; digital transformation and intelligent platforms; applications, AI and cybersecurity; cloud and digital workspace; enterprise and hyperscale infrastructure; and EPC and technology contracting.
Mannai has also been expanding its partner ecosystem in the Kingdom. At LEAP 2026, it reported strong engagement with government entities, giga-project developers and enterprise customers. The company says it has signed more than 120 memoranda of understanding with global technology OEMs and strategic consultants to support its Saudi market expansion.
The latest award reinforces the growing role of integrated engineering and technology capabilities in delivering Saudi Arabia’s large-scale development projects.
