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18/11/2025

FINAL CALL! Last Chance to Register for Today - https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

​The stage is set, the final touches are being made, and the excitement is building!

Our incredible team worked through the night here at the Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr to prepare for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025!

​This behind-the-scenes look is your reminder: The future of Saudi Arabia's infrastructure starts today.

​Don't miss out on connecting with 250+ industry leaders, hearing from top experts, and contributing to the legacy of the 2034 World Cup.
​See you bright and early!

​Event Details:
- TODAY: 18th November 2025
- Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

​Register NOW: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

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16/11/2025

TWO DAYS Left for the World Cup Build Summit KSA - Register Now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

World Cup Build Summit KSA Schedule Revealed!

Get ready for an exciting day of insights, innovation, and strategic networking! We're thrilled to share the complete agenda for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025.

Explore a day packed with:

- Keynote addresses from industry visionaries.
- Panel discussions on State-of-the-Art Stadiums, World-Class Mobility & Hospitality, and Meeting Deadlines Sustainably.
- Cutting-edge presentations on Digital Twins, intelligent construction ecosystems, and sustainable materials.
- Dedicated networking sessions to connect with over 250 regional stakeholders.

Every session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and connections needed to contribute to Saudi Arabia's ambitious journey towards the 2034 World Cup and Vision 2030.

Event Details:
- 18th November 2025
- Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

➡️ View the full detailed agenda and register now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

14/11/2025

Few Days More for the World Cup Build Summit KSA: https://lnkd.in/d8RmeqGR

The 2034 World Cup's success hinges on seamlessly moving millions of fans and housing them in world-class style! Join us at the World Cup Build Summit KSA on 18th November for a thought-led discussion on the vital supporting infrastructure being built across the Kingdom.

This panel will explore the dual challenge of building on existing infrastructure in cities like Riyadh and Jeddah, while creating new transport and hospitality ecosystems from the ground up in places like NEOM.

We will tackle key questions like:

- How many new hospitality rooms are needed across the five host cities?
- What integrated transport systems (roads, rail, and airports) are essential for smooth travel?
- How can infrastructure from EXPO 2030 be reused to support the World Cup?

Moderated by:

- Dragana Linden MSc(Eng) I PMP® I AIA I LEED GA, Executive Board Member at Alliance Professional Investment Holding

Featuring Speakers:

- Elmer Moncada, Head of Electrical Engineering at DAR ENGINEERING
- Ermis Marques, MD KSA & ME Director of Strategy at Zutari | Middle East
- Hrvoje Cindrić, Global Urban Strategies Lead at Buro Happold
- Ian Sinclair, Partner & Head of Programs KSA at Knight Frank MENA
- Patrick Hallgate MBE, Director of Advisory Services at +impact, Serco’s Advisory Business

More Speakers to be announced soon!

Be part of the conversation that is planning and delivering a flawless experience for a global audience!

- World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025
- 18th November 2025
- Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

➡️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/d8RmeqGR

Activate Your Badge Here: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/ Your key to connecting with the leaders shaping Saudi A...
13/11/2025

Activate Your Badge Here: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

Your key to connecting with the leaders shaping Saudi Arabia’s future is waiting!

Complete your registration now to receive your official digital badge for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025.

Securing your badge means:

- Guaranteed access to meet hundreds of industry influencers in one place.
- Joining key stakeholders discussing the infrastructure and facilities needed to successfully host the 2034 World Cup.
- Contributing to discussions vital to Saudi Vision 2030 and securing the Kingdom’s position as a hub for sports and tourism.

Don't wait! Activate your badge today and prepare for an essential day of networking and insight.

Event Details:
- 18th November 2025
- Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

➡️ Register Now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

13/11/2025

Register now for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

We're absolutely thrilled to present the incredible lineup of thought leaders and experts joining us at the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025 on 18th November 2025 at the Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA!

Prepare for invaluable insights and discussions on groundbreaking innovations shaping Saudi Arabia's urban landscapes and crucial infrastructure for the 2034 World Cup.

Meet our esteemed speakers:

- Dr. Kam Al-Mazrui, Director Sports and Events, Mott MacDonald
- Engi Jaber, Associate Partner, Sustainability and Head of Climatize, Climatize, part of +impact
- Haytham Ayoub, Principal Sustainability Consultant, Cundall
- Mark Cameron, Principal, HKA
- Gabriel Olufemi, Managing Partner, Dentons & Co.
- Giovanni Zizioli, Middle East Regional Director, Maffeis Engineering
- Tamim El Abed, Project Director, Jacobs
- Hatim Morsy-Fahmy, Program Director, Stadium and Venues Consultant
- Fernando Mario Rial Ponce, Studio Design Director, KEO International Consultants
- Hasan Rahman, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
- Hrvoje Cindrić, Global Urban Strategies Lead, Buro Happold
- Tareq Al-Masri, Director of Sales, Trimble Solutions Middle East
- Fady Kobersy, Head of Sales & Customer Success – MENA, Levant, RIB Software
- Peter Chipchase, Senior Technical Director, WSP
- Brad Sandford, Partner, Head of International Project Finance, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
- Patrick Hallgate, Director of Advisory Services, +impact, Serco’s Advisory Business
- Clarke Morton-Shepherd, Head of Markets – Project & Development Services, KSA & Bahrain, JLL
- Ammar Hina, Broadcast TV Production Consultant / independent consultant, Colorbars Consultancy FZ-LLC
- Dragana Linden, Executive Board Member, Alliance Investment Holding Group
- Ian DS Sinclair, Partner – Head of Programs, KSA, Knight Frank
- Elmer Moncada, Head of Electrical Engineering, Dar Engineering
- Ayo Ajayi, Director, WT Partnership
- Paul Wallett, Regional Director at Trimble Solutions Middle East
- Julian Haslam-Jones, Senior Director at Alvarez and Marsal
- Ermis Marques, Managing Director: KSA & Middle East Director of Strategy at Zutari | Middle East
- AbouJamra Michel, Specification Manager at Saint-Gobain

Join these incredible minds shaping the future of Saudi Arabia's infrastructure!

➡️ Register now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

24 speakers confirmed for World Cup Build Summit KSA event!The event will feature speakers from: Colorbars Consultancy, ...
13/11/2025

24 speakers confirmed for World Cup Build Summit KSA event!

The event will feature speakers from: Colorbars Consultancy, Trowers & Hamlins, JLL, KEO International Consultants, Dentons & Co, Jacobs, WSP, RIB, Alliance Investment Holding Group, Dar Engineering, Zutari, Buro Happold, Knight Frank, +impact, Trimble Solutions Middle East, Mott MacDonald, WT Partnership, Climatize, Cundall, Alvarez & Marsal, HKA and Saint-Gobain

The event is scheduled to take place at the Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr on 18 November!

Read More: https://meconstructionnews.com/65235/24-speakers-confirmed-for-world-cup-build-summit-ksa-event

13/11/2025

Few Days Left for the World Cup Build Summit KSA: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

"I'm happy to announce that I'll be attending the World Cup Summit coming up soon and I'll be joining a group of experts on mobility and hospitality solutions."

Hear directly from Elmer Moncada, Head of Electrical Engineering at DAR Engineering, as he shares his excitement for Panel Discussion Two: World Class Mobility & Hospitality!

Elmer is looking forward to discussing all the current options on the market and potential new solutions for ensuring seamless transportation and accommodation for the 2034 World Cup.

- 18th November 2025
- Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

➡️ Register now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

Register now for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/ We are delighted to announce...
13/11/2025

Register now for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

We are delighted to announce Aboujamra Michel, Specification Manager at Saint-Gobain, as a speaker at the World Cup Build Summit KSA this year!

Michel is a key leader in architectural engagement for Saint-Gobain across Saudi Arabia, bringing 17 years of experience in construction and design. He specializes in delivering sustainable, high-performance buildings and giga-projects by promoting holistic systems and emphasizing early design collaboration to ensure fast delivery, low embodied carbon, and enhanced energy efficiency.

Michel's Insight: “Innovation in stadium design begins with collaboration, aligning architects, developers, and suppliers around light, sustainable solutions that transform ambitious designs into high-performing, efficient, and enduring landmarks.”

- World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025
- 18th November 2025
- Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

➡️ Register now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

Register now for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/ We are delighted to announce...
13/11/2025

Register now for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

We are delighted to announce Ermis Marques, Managing Director: KSA & Middle East Director of Strategy at | Middle East, as a speaker at the World Cup Build Summit KSA this year!

Ermis is responsible for determining Zutari’s strategic direction and growth in the Middle East. This role is underpinned by more than four decades of local and international experience in the built environment. He has been instrumental in leading Zutari’s presence in the Middle East for the past 25 years, driving the implementation of key objectives in the region.

- World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025
- 18th November 2025
- Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

➡️ Register now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

Register now for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/ We are delighted to announce...
12/11/2025

Register now for the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

We are delighted to announce Julian Haslam-Jones, Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal, as a speaker at the World Cup Build Summit KSA this year!

Julian is a seasoned advisor with over 23 years of experience specializing in complex commercial, contractual, and dispute matters related to construction and engineering projects across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. His expertise includes leading contractual claims for time, costs, and serving as a lead assistant for expert witnesses in quantum matters across sectors like oil and gas, infrastructure, and defence.

Julian's Insight: "With the 2034 World Cup on the horizon, Saudi Arabia stands at the forefront of global attention. Over 11 new stadiums and transformative infrastructure projects are shaping the Kingdom’s journey toward becoming the region’s next tourism and sports hub and platforms like this are key to driving that conversation."

- World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025
- 18th November 2025
- Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

➡️ Register now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/

Exclusive FREE Demo: Master Cost & Planning with RIB Software - Register Now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/rib/?...
12/11/2025

Exclusive FREE Demo: Master Cost & Planning with RIB Software - Register Now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/rib/?source=linkedin

Boost your project efficiency! Gold Sponsor RIB Software is hosting TWO complimentary live demo events during the World Cup Build Summit KSA 2025.

Discover the power of digital transformation with real-time solutions with RIB CostX & RIB Candy:

Reasons to Attend the RIB Candy Demo (Workshop Slot: 12:15 pm):

- Align time and cost in real time
- Break down silos between departments
- Improve forecasting and decision-making

Reasons to Attend the RIB CostX Demo (Workshop Slot: 02:15 pm):

- Achieve flawless precision in estimation
- Streamline workflows, boost efficiency
- Seamless collaboration across teams

These sessions are designed for construction professionals looking to gain full visibility and improve decision-making across the project lifecycle. Spots are very limited! Reserve your complimentary demos today!

Event Details:
- 18th November 2025
- Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, Riyadh, KSA

➡️ Register for your complimentary demo slots now: https://2025.worldcupbuildsummit.com/rib/?source=linkedin

11/11/2025

Nominate now for the Big Project ME Awards: https://bigprojectmeawards.com/nominate-now/

Nomination Deadline: 30 November 2025

The full list of 2026 Categories is HERE!

It's time to put forward the people, projects, and companies that are truly driving the Middle East's built environment forward! The 16th edition of the Big Project Middle East Awards features 31 distinct categories across five major groups, ensuring every facet of industry excellence is recognised.

Whether you're celebrating a fresh face or a monumental masterplan, we've got a stage for you:

- Individual Awards: Honouring the exceptional talent, from Young Professional of the Year and Mentor of the Year to C-Suite leadership in Executive of the Year.

- Sustainability Awards: Championing the race to Net Zero with categories like Sustainable Project of the Year and Supply Chain Sustainability Initiative.

- Developer Awards: From Small Developer to Giga Developer of the Year (for those huge projects exceeding $1 billion in value!).

- Contractor Awards: Recognizing project delivery excellence across Fit-Out, MEP, Infrastructure, and various contractor sizes.

- Project Awards: Highlighting innovative construction methods (3D Printed Project, Offsite Construction) and sector-specific success (Energy, Water, Residential, Commercial).

Don't wait! Showcase your achievements from the last 12 months.

Nominate Now: https://bigprojectmeawards.com/nominate-now/

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