Alula’s Inaugural Supply Chain Forum Boosts Partnership Network

RCU engaged with representatives from sectors including construction, urban regeneration, economic development, and more to discuss capacity building and growing supply chain efficiency

Leading contractors explored opportunities for future development projects, to share interest in bidding for upcoming tenders, and to engage with RCU as a partner of choice

AlUla, Saudi Arabia – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) held its first Supply Chain Forum on 29th February at Riyadh’s Fairmont Hotel, inviting leading contractors from various sectors to join its network of partners and contribute to AlUla’s development.

AlUla, a historic region in northwestern Saudi Arabia, is undergoing a comprehensive regeneration project led by RCU, which was established in 2017 by Royal Decree. RCU’s vision is to transform AlUla into a premier destination for cultural, natural, and heritage tourism, while enhancing the quality of life and economic opportunities for its residents.

RCU’s second master plan, Path to Prosperity, launched last year, outlines the sustainable development of core urban areas in AlUla Central and AlUla South, with a focus on improving services, facilities, and infrastructure. The plan also aims to align with the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, which seeks to diversify the Kingdom’s economy and reduce its dependence on oil.

The Supply Chain Forum was an opportunity for RCU to showcase the diverse and ambitious projects that are planned or underway in AlUla, and to attract the participation of contractors who can offer expertise, innovation, and quality. The forum was attended by dozens of CEOs, executives, and delegates from top construction and development firms in the Kingdom.

Abdulrahman Altheneyan, RCU Chief of Shared Services, said: “As one of the largest development projects ever undertaken, RCU’s work in AlUla is a key driver in the delivery of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan. With Path to Prosperity’s diverse construction projects and development goals continuing to take shape, our close collaboration with an expanding ecosystem of expert partners and contractors is becoming more and more important. “The role our contractor partners play in AlUla’s transformative growth and development is of great importance. With their support, knowledge, and know-how we’re unlocking AlUla’s potential and making our vision of its comprehensive regeneration a reality. The RCU Supply Chain Forum was an opportunity to meet with partners new and old, and to build solid systems and relationships that will power our ambitions for years to come.”