Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operations and maintenance, has announced that it has secured the site supervision consultant (SSC) contract for the revitalisation of the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) Transit System, thus marking a pivotal advancement in Riyadh’s urban mobility landscape.
The resumption of the 3.6-km monorail system will complement KAFD’s innovative mobility infrastructure, which includes the world’s longest skywalk network, enabling seamless connectivity throughout the district, said a statement from Egis.
The monorail is integrated with the broader Riyadh Metro, where Egis, as part of the Riyadh Metro Transit Consultants (RMTC) consortium, was responsible for supervising the project management, design, and construction of the project, delivering the network’s Blue, Red and Orange lines (Lines 1, 2 and 3), on behalf of The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC).
The KAFD Transit System is set to deliver a future-ready, efficient, and sustainable transport solution tailored to the needs of a modern business and lifestyle hub, setting new standards in urban design and mobility.
The monorail will consist of six two-car trains operating on an elevated one-way loop, equipped with six strategically located stations embedded within public buildings.
As the SSC, Egis will assume a comprehensive oversight role, ensuring meticulous execution across multiple engineering disciplines. This includes supervision of rolling stock, rail systems, civil and structural works, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), architecture, utilities, and landscaping, said the statement.
Furthermore, Egis is tasked with reviewing and approving shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals, while overseeing critical compliance and quality control processes throughout the project's construction phase, it stated.
On the key contract win, Mohamed Ben Messaoud, the Country Managing Director for Egis in Saudi Arabia, said: "This project is emblematic of KAFD’s commitment to next-generation urban infrastructure, aligning with the Kingdom’s development ambitions under Vision 2030."
"By leveraging our deep expertise in rail and transit system supervision, we are poised to drive the successful execution of the KAFD Transit System, ensuring it embodies the highest standards of operational efficiency, sustainability, and design excellence, while at the same time support the Kingdom’s commitments to carbon reduction," he stated.
Faddy AlAql, Chief Asset Delivery Officer at KAFD DMC, said: "We are thrilled to resume KAFD’s monorail service, which delivers seamless connectivity across the entire district and complements our multimodal mobility options, creating a unique 10-minute city for the district’s office workers, residents and visitors to effortlessly experience all that KAFD has to offer."
"The upgraded service reflects our commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies to provide a comfortable, convenient and efficient transportation network that encourages the adoption of public transportation, reducing KAFD’s environmental footprint and setting new standards in livability," he added.
A key strategic initiative within Riyadh’s evolving transport ecosystem, the KAFD monorail is designed to enhance accessibility, furthering KAFD’s status as a pedestrian-centric 10-minute city, that reimagines urban mobility for the cities of the future.
Its integration with the Riyadh Metro will further streamline transit options for professionals, residents, and visitors alike, reducing congestion and fostering a more connected urban core, while reinforcing Riyadh’s standing as a leader in progressive urban development, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
