The seventh edition of the Future Projects Forum 2025, organized by the Saudi Contractors Authority under the theme “Future of the Future,” concluded in Riyadh after three days of activities, workshops, and on-ground events. The forum showcased more than 21,000 projects with an estimated total value exceeding SR3 trillion ($800 billion), covering housing, energy, water, industry, and infrastructure.
The forum was inaugurated In the presence of Deputy Minister of Municipalities and Housing Ihab Al-Hashani, along with senior officials and representatives from government entities and the private sector.
In his opening remarks, Mohammed Al-Ajlan, chairman of the Saudi Contractors Authority, said: “In this tunnel, there is a bright light for Saudi youth in this sector.”
The opening also featured the launch of two new digital platforms:
- Ertiqa, an integrated system to assess contractors’ readiness, improve project quality, and enhance compliance across five major sectors through more than 20 readiness certificates.
- Memar, a unified platform enabling homeowners to digitally manage their housing projects with clear steps covering contractor selection, electronic contracting, financing, insurance, and project monitoring until delivery.
Key activities
The forum hosted over 60 workshops and panel sessions spotlighting digital transformation, sustainability, modern construction technologies, and project management.
It also featured the Contractors Financing Conference, bringing together banks and financial institutions to explore financing solutions that support SMEs’ participation in major projects.
A highlight was the National Construction Festival, where Saudi students competed live in plumbing, welding, and reinforced concrete works, under the supervision of local and international judges. The event showcased the capabilities of the new generation of Saudi talent.
The forum recognized Saudi Aramco as the official partner, and the Saudi Electricity Company and Fal Arabia as strategic partners, alongside other sponsors who contributed to the success of the event.
Participants said that the forum has become a national platform that enhances transparency and connects project owners with contractors and investors, supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
