SDAIA launched several projects to develop its buildings in Riyadh to strengthen its position as a global data and AI hub:
• Main Headquarters Development:
Area: 200,000 m² | Cost: SAR 5 billion (USD 1.3 billion) | Expected Completion: 2025
• Regional Data Center:
Area: 100,000 m² | Cost: SAR 2 billion (USD 530 million) | Expected Completion: 2024
• Research and Development Building:
Area: 50,000 m² | Cost: SAR 1 billion (USD 265 million) | Expected Completion: 2023
Rawaq is proud to be SDAIA’s engineering consultant, supporting the development of new building identities and offering services including new project designs, evaluation and testing of existing buildings, design reviews, redesigns, engineering solutions, and plan approvals. Coordination is currently underway to establish a framework agreement with SDAIA for the delivery of ongoing and future engineering services.
In addition, Rawaq has officially become the principal consultant for SDAIA, overseeing all supervision work related to the Authority’s development roadmap.