RIYADH: The Saudi unit of Parsons has won a construction supervision contract on the ultra-luxurious Amaala project to be developed on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast.
The work covers the first phase of Triple Bay, one of three main components of the project.
The Saudi Real Estate Infrastructure Company Binyah will join Parsons onsite carrying out the excavation, backfilling, and earthworks, Amaala said in a statement.
“We celebrated a milestone moment in our history when work onsite began, and we are looking forward to working closely together to bring our vision for Triple Bay to life,” said Amaala CEO Nicholas Naples.
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in vast tourism-focused mega-projects as it opens up to overseas visitors and rolls out tourist visas for the first time. It is part of a wider push to diversify the Kingdom’s economic base and reduce its reliance on crude oil sales.
Set in the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nature Reserve, Amaala is planned to span over 3,800 square kilometers and to include more than 2500 rooms and 700 villas. It is expected to complete all of its phases by 2028.
Parsons unit wins order on ultra-luxury Saudi Amaala project
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Parsons unit wins order on ultra-luxury Saudi Amaala project
- The work covers the first phase of Triple Bay, one of three main components of the project
- Amaala is planned to span over 3,800 square kilometers and to include more than 2500 rooms and 700 villas
Saudi Arabia leads outcome-based education to prepare future-ready generations: Harvard Business Review
- The Riyadh-based school group developed a strategy that links every classroom activity to measurable student competencies, aiming to graduate learners equipped for the digital economy and real-world contexts
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s education system is undergoing a sweeping transformation aligned with Vision 2030, shifting from traditional, input-focused methods to outcome-based education designed to equip students with future-ready skills, Harvard Business Review Arabic reported.
The transformation is being adopted and spearheaded by institutions such as Al-Nobala Private Schools, which introduced the Kingdom’s first national “learning outcomes framework,” aimed at preparing a generation of leaders and innovators for an AI-driven future, the report said.
Al-Nobala has leveraged international expertise to localize advanced learning methodologies.
The Riyadh-based school group developed a strategy that links every classroom activity to measurable student competencies, aiming to graduate learners equipped for the digital economy and real-world contexts. The school’s group approach combines traditional values with 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, communication, innovation and digital fluency.
According to the report, the shift addresses the growing gap between outdated models built for low-tech, resource-constrained environments and today’s dynamic world, where learners must navigate real-time information, virtual platforms, and smart technologies.
“This is not just about teaching content, it’s about creating impact,” the report noted, citing how Al-Nobala’s model prepares students to thrive in an AI-driven world while aligning with national priorities.
The report noted that Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has paved the way for this shift by transitioning from a centralized controller to a strategic enabler, allowing schools such as Al-Nobala to tailor their curriculum to meet evolving market and societal needs. This is part of the long-term goal to place the Kingdom among the top 20 global education systems.
Al-Nobala’s work, the report stated, has succeeded in serving the broader national effort to link education outcomes directly to labor market demands, helping to fulfill the Vision 2030 pillar of building a vibrant society with a thriving economy driven by knowledge and innovation.
Last February, Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, Saudi Arabia’s minister of education, said that the Kingdom was making “an unprecedented investment in education,” with spending aligned to the needs of growth and development. He said that in 2025, education received the second-largest share of the state budget, totaling $53.5 billion.
