With more than 90 projects completed since 1966, Webuild a key partner for sustainable growth and modernisation in Saudi Arabia, one of the most dynamic and strategic markets for complex infrastructure

Project to transform Diriyah, home to UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, into world-class residential, cultural and commercial hub
 

MILAN, November 25, 2025 – A construction site that tells the story of Saudi Arabia’s future and Italy’s role in its transformation. Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and former European Commissioner for Industry and Transport, today visited the work site of the Diriyah Gate Development Project in Riyadh. Part of the Saudi Vision 2030 programme, it is being built by Webuild on behalf of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority. Tajani’s visit took place during the Italy–Saudi Arabia Business Forum, where Webuild is present as a strategic partner in delivering infrastructure projects reshaping the Kingdom. 

The project aims to transform Diriyah, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, into a world-class residential, cultural and commercial hub inspired by traditional Najdi architecture. Webuild is engaged in highly complex works, such as the Package 2 – Super Basement Works. At an advanced stage of completion, it will be one of the largest underground infrastructures in Saudi Arabia, featuring three underground levels with a 10,500-space parking facility covering about one million square metres. Other works include more than two kilometres of four-lane vehicle tunnels connected to Riyadh’s road network; and the Package 3 – Retail & Lifestyle, a district that will have more than 70 buildings and public spaces across 365,000 square metres. The district, which will be entirely pedestrian, will have squares, souks, and courtyards reminiscent of a Saudi village, integrating technologies for energy efficiency and sustainability, as well as additional structural works related to offices, six five-star hotels and a Grand Mosque.

With more than 90 projects completed since 1966, Webuild confirms its role as a key partner in the Kingdom’s modernisation drive. Among its landmark achievements are the Kingdom Center, an icon of Riyadh’s skyline, and the Orange Line (Line 3) of the Riyadh Metro, the longest in the city’s metro network, featuring the iconic Downtown Station. Current projects include the Dams System of Trojena, which will create the Kingdom’s largest artificial lake and the world’s most inclined concrete structure, and the Connector high-speed rail line that will link Oxagon and The Line, two futuristic hubs of NEOM. 

Webuild’s commitment to the Kingdom aligns with the infrastructure investments outlined in Saudi Vision 2030. The Group is looking ahead to major international events that Saudi Arabia will host in the coming years, including the Asian Football Games in 2027, EXPO 2030, and the FIFA World Cup 2034. A tangible contribution to the Kingdom’s transformation toward a diversified and sustainable economy, showcasing Italian excellence.