Khaled AlOjyan, MBA, PMP®, P3O®

🔴 From Design to Reality: Construction Works Near Completion at the Saudi Telecom Company stc Complex 🇸🇦👏🏼

What begins as a concept becomes a landmark only through precision and execution. The Saudi Telecom Company (STC) Complex in Riyadh is a clear example of how strong design can be successfully translated into built reality without losing its original vision.

Developed as an integrated masterplan, the complex brings together infrastructure, architecture, and public realm in one coordinated development. Roads, underground services, landscaping, and buildings were delivered as a unified system, supporting a campus that includes a headquarters, administration buildings, parking, retail and F&B, recreation facilities, and a mosque.

What stands out is the close alignment between design and reality. The form, façade, and spatial language seen in early visuals are clearly reflected on site, demonstrating disciplined project management and effective coordination.

This project proves that Design to Reality is not just about imagination, but about delivering vision with clarity, control, and commitment.

#saudiarabia #saudiprojects #saudivision

🔴 The Legendary Architect Lord Norman Foster Witnessing His Legacy on The Red Sea 🇸🇦🏝️✨

During his recent visit to The Red Sea, the legendary architect Lord Norman Foster witnessed firsthand how his visionary ideas have transformed into reality across one of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations.

For years, Foster + Partners, has played a defining role in shaping key assets within the Red Sea portfolio, from the serene luxury of Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, to the iconic and environmentally conscious Red Sea International Airport. Each project reflects a deep respect for nature, culture, and the transformative potential of architecture.

Seeing Lord Foster walk through the spaces he once imagined is a powerful reminder of how design can elevate landscapes, inspire people, and redefine the future of sustainable development in Saudi Arabia.

A tribute to vision, creativity, and collaboration — and a milestone in the Kingdom’s journey toward redefining global luxury tourism.

Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Red Sea Global
Red Sea International Group
Red Sea Global Hospitality
Red Sea International Airport
The Red Sea
John Pagano
#saudiarabia #saudivision

Noor Riyadh: When Light Becomes the Language of the City 🇸🇦🌌✨

Noor Riyadh 2025 concluded its fifth edition as the world’s largest light-art festival, welcoming over seven million visitors and presenting 60 artworks by 59 artists from 24 countries. Under the theme “In the Blink of an Eye,” the festival transformed Riyadh into an open-air gallery where light, movement, and urban life came together.

Installations illuminated key locations across the city, including Al-Hukm Palace District, King Abdulaziz Historical Center, KAFD | كافد and stc Metro Stations, Al Faisaliah Tower, and JAX District in Diriyah, creating a powerful dialogue between heritage, innovation, and contemporary art.

This edition achieved remarkable global recognition, earning 12 international awards and setting four Guinness World Records, reflecting Riyadh’s growing influence in the global arts and creative industries.

More than a visual experience, Noor Riyadh engaged the community through workshops, talks, and family programs, reinforcing art as part of everyday life. As a flagship initiative of Riyadh Art, the festival continues to strengthen Riyadh’s position as a leading cultural destination, where light becomes a language shared by all. ✨


Royal Commission for Riyadh City | الهيئة الملكية لمدينة الرياض
RiyadhArt
#saudiarabia #saudivision #riyadh

Al-Ahsa - Saudi Arabia’s Green Paradise in the Heart of the Desert 🇸🇦🌴

Al-Ahsa Governorate in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province is one of the most unique places in the world, a vast green oasis surrounded by desert, and home to more than 2.5 million palm trees, making it the largest palm oasis on Earth.

For thousands of years, Al-Ahsa attracted civilizations, traders, and scholars because of its fertile land, flowing springs, and strategic location linking Arabia with Mesopotamia, India, and the Gulf. This rich heritage led to the region becoming an influential cultural and commercial center in different historical eras.

In 2018, Al-Ahsa Oasis was officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing its exceptional landscape of palm groves, canals, traditional villages, archaeological sites, and historical architecture such as Jabal Al-Qarah, Ibrahim Palace, and Jawatha Mosque, one of the earliest mosques in Islamic history.

Today, Al-Ahsa continues to shine as a center of agriculture and tourism. The oasis produces some of the finest Saudi dates, while its natural wonders, cultural landmarks, traditional markets, and warm hospitality make it a destination that blends history, nature, and authentic Saudi heritage in one unforgettable experience. 🌴✨

📸 By the talented photographer Ali Mubarak
https://x.com/aliphotos_


Al-Ahsa Municipality | أمانة الأحساء
AlAhsa Development Authority (AHDA)- هيئة تطوير الأحساء

🔴 DIRIYAH ART FUTURES Has Been Recognized Among the World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2025 Prix Versailles 🇸🇦✨👏🏼

Diriyah Art Futures continues to elevate Saudi Arabia’s cultural presence on the global stage.

Officially recognized as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2025 by Prix Versailles, this achievement was celebrated at a prestigious ceremony held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The recognition highlights architecture that responds to cultural context, champions sustainability, and creates meaningful public value.

Diriyah Art Futures stands as a powerful example of contemporary design rooted in heritage, where innovation, art, and identity intersect. This international acknowledgment reinforces Diriyah’s role as a global cultural destination and reflects the collective vision and dedication behind the project.

A proud milestone for Diriyah and Saudi Arabia’s creative future. Hats off to SCHIATTARELLA ASSOCIATI . 👏🏽


Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Diriyah Company l شركة الدرعية
Andrea Schiattarella
#saudiarabia #saudivision

🔴 New Murabba Stadium: Riyadh’s Most Unique Sports and Entertainment Icon on the Road to Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034™️ 🇸🇦⚽️

At the heart of New Murabba, the New Murabba Stadium stands as a defining symbol of Riyadh’s ambition to become a global hub for sports, entertainment, and urban life. With a capacity of more than 45,000 spectators, the stadium is envisioned as a long-term anchor for major sporting events, international tournaments, concerts, and cultural gatherings.

Inspired by the layered textures of the native Acacia tree, the stadium’s architecture reflects a powerful balance between local identity and contemporary design. Its form expresses growth, resilience, and connection to place, values that sit at the core of New Murabba’s vision for Riyadh’s future downtown.

Designed for flexibility and longevity, the stadium goes beyond traditional sports use. Advanced technologies will deliver an immersive fan experience, while adaptable spaces allow the venue to host exhibitions, gaming competitions, and community events throughout the year.

Shaded plazas, illuminated entrances, and welcoming public spaces ensure the stadium remains active beyond event days, strengthening its role as a social and civic destination.

As part of New Murabba, the stadium contributes to a fully integrated urban ecosystem where sports, culture, entertainment, and everyday life intersect. More than an arena, New Murabba Stadium is a landmark that reinforces Riyadh’s global aspirations and reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to building iconic, people-centered destinations for generations to come.


Public Investment Fund (PIF)
New Murabba
Michael Dyke
Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة
Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)
#saudiarabia #saudivision #sport

Haramain High Speed Railway Station: The Architectural Masterpiece Connecting the Holy Cities - by Foster + Partners 🇸🇦🚄✨

The Haramain High-Speed Rail stands today as one of Saudi Arabia’s most transformative infrastructure achievements, linking Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and King Abdullah Economic City across 450 km at speeds of up to 300 km/h.

Designed by the world-renowned Foster + Partners, the project combines architectural heritage, sustainable systems, and seamless mobility to elevate the experience of millions of pilgrims and travelers each year.

From its very first Eid operation, the railway delivered what Vision 2030 promises: a future-ready infrastructure that honors culture while embracing innovation.

Each of the four stations was conceived as a symbolic gateway, deeply inspired by traditional regional architecture. Their modular vaulted roofs, colored uniquely for each city, reinterpret Islamic colonnades into modern structural “trees,” creating vast shaded environments that welcome travelers with dignity and calmness.

The stations are engineered to support 20,000 passengers per hour, ensuring fluid movement during peak pilgrimage seasons while providing cool, temperate spaces amid the desert climate.

Natural light filters through carefully positioned openings, casting soft rays across the concourse—echoing the spiritual atmosphere of the cities the railway connects. Suspended chandeliers animate the vast interiors, creating rhythm and scale, while maintaining an elegant visual connection to tradition.

Foster + Partners prioritized passive cooling and thermal comfort. Instead of relying heavily on mechanical systems, the stations gradually reduce temperature through architectural solutions, from exterior to platform level.

🌿 Mashrabiyas filter sunlight
🌿 Vaults and materials cool naturally
🌿 Platforms use misting and large fans

Temperature inside remains around 28°C, proving sustainable design can work at massive scale in extreme environments.

The Haramain network is designed to expand from 60 million to 135 million passengers annually, enabling a new era of mass mobility aligned with national development and religious tourism growth. Interconnections with future systems, including the Jeddah Metro (also by Foster + Partners), will create a unified and efficient urban transport network.

This is not just a train line. It is a national statement,connecting holy destinations faster than ever before (Makkah to Madinah in just 2 hours 20 minutes) while expressing Saudi Arabia’s architectural identity on a global stage.

Foster + Partners have delivered a project that blends spirituality, sustainability, technology, and cultural authenticity, making Haramain one of the most iconic rail systems in the world.


#saudiarabia #saudiprojects #saudi #architecture #design

🔴 Latest Progress in Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya - One of the World Cup 2034 Icons Rising 200 Meters Above Tuwaiq Cliffs 🇸🇦🏟️

A new milestone emerges in the construction of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya, one of the future venues for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Built dramatically 200 meters above the Tuwaiq mountains, the stadium is redefining what a sports landmark can look like.

With a seating capacity reaching 46,000 spectators, the project continues to move forward toward its scheduled completion in 2029. positioning Qiddiya as a global hub for sports, entertainment, and innovation.

Saudi Arabia’s future stadium isn’t just being built; it’s being engineered to inspire.


Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Qiddiya | القدية
Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة
Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)
Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034™️
#saudiarabia #saudivision #saudi

🔴 New Murabba: Riyadh’s New Downtown and a Global Destination for Living, Culture, Technology & Lifestyle 🇸🇦✨

New Murabba is Riyadh’s new 14 million m² modern downtown, a walkable, sustainable, tech-powered destination where life, work, culture, and nature come together seamlessly. Designed for the future, it represents one of the world’s most ambitious urban transformations.

⭐️ A CITY DESIGNED FOR LIFE
• Every home is 15 minutes from daily essentials, parks, schools, shops, healthcare, and mosques.
• Promotes wellbeing, walkability, and an active lifestyle.
• Over 90,000 residential units including high-quality villas and luxury apartments.

⭐️ A GREEN & SUSTAINABLE URBAN MODEL
• 25% of the site dedicated to green spaces.
• Integrated with natural wadis and ecosystems to promote biodiversity.
• Smart waste systems, renewable energy, and eco-friendly buildings reduce the carbon footprint.

⭐️ A HUB FOR INNOVATION & SMART LIVING
• Advanced offices, R&D centers, tech incubators, and accelerators.
• AI-driven urban management uses real-time data to enhance quality of life.
• Smart mobility: autonomous vehicles, metros, buses, cycling paths, scooters, and air mobility.
• 11 km car-free mobility loop and 150 km of walking & cycling paths.


⭐️ A GLOBAL DESTINATION FOR CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
• A vibrant social and tourism scene with world-class retail, entertainment, culture, and leisure.
• A new cultural core that places Riyadh on par with London, Paris, and New York.


⭐️ THE MUKAAB: Riyadh’s New Icon

At the heart of New Murabba, The Mukaab rises as a groundbreaking architectural marvel, a mixed-use world of residences, retail, hospitality, offices, and immersive digital experiences.
A gateway to a new skyline, it redefines imagination and urban possibility.

⭐️ BUILT FOR LONG-TERM VALUE

New Murabba is designed as a unified ecosystem connecting global companies, creative industries, and smart infrastructure, ensuring economic growth, innovation, and sustainable returns for generations.


Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Michael Dyke
#saudiarabia #saudivision #saudi

AlUla Nature: A Symphony of Charming Landscapes, Heritage, and Beauty 🇸🇦🏜️✨

AlUla is where nature carved its legacy and time stood still. Nestled in the northwestern region of Saudi Arabia, it’s a land of golden canyons, surreal rock formations, and ancient civilizations. From the iconic Elephant Rock to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra, every stone tells a story, of kings, caravans, and cultures long gone.

But AlUla is not just about the past. It’s a living canvas of art, heritage, and future ambitions. As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, it’s transforming into a world-class destination, inviting travelers to explore its beauty, connect with its spirit, and experience the harmony between history and modernity.

To walk through AlUla is to walk through chapters of time,raw, majestic, and deeply soulful.

📸 Captured by the talented photographer: محمد بن أحمد الفريدي
🔸 X: https://lnkd.in/dpUaMeeG
🔸 Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dQQKCcKg



The Royal Commission for AlUla
#saudiarabia #saudivision #saudiprojects

🔴 Saudi Arabia and Qatar Sign Deal to Build High-Speed Rail Link - Completion in Six Years 🇸🇦🤝🇶🇦🚄

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have officially signed an agreement to build a high-speed rail link connecting Riyadh and Doha, marking a major milestone in regional transportation and Gulf cooperation.

The announcement followed a meeting in Riyadh between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani under the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council framework.

The electric rail line will link King Salman International Airport with Hamad International Airport, reducing travel time between the two capitals to just two hours.

Designed for speeds above 300 km/h, the 785 km route will include stops in Hofuf and Dammam, making it the first project of its kind between the two nations.

The project is expected to:
🔸 Create 30,000 jobs
🔸 Serve over 10 million passengers annually
🔸 Generate SR115 billion ($30.6B) in economic impact

This positions the railway among the most significant regional infrastructure initiatives supporting connectivity, tourism, logistics, and trade.

Built with state-of-the-art technologies and smart engineering, the rail system will reduce carbon emissions and support the transition toward cleaner mobility solutions,aligning with broader goals for sustainable development in the Gulf.

During the council session, both sides reaffirmed the strength of Saudi-Qatari relations, noting that bilateral trade has risen 634% since 2021, reaching $930.3 million in 2024 (excluding re-exports).

Once operational, the high-speed rail link will become a strategic pillar for GCC connectivity, driving economic integration and enhancing movement across the region.

A transformational project, shaping the future of mobility between two Gulf capitals. 🚄🌍✨

Ajdan Island: A New Mixed-Use Waterfront Destination and Landmark in Khobar 🇸🇦🏝️


Ajdan Island is taking shape as a mixed-use tourism development along Khobar’s eastern coastline, built on reclaimed land to activate underused shoreline. Developed by Ajdan Company and supported by the Tourism Development Fund in coordination with the Eastern Province Municipality, the project aims to enhance public access to the waterfront and strengthen Khobar’s leisure offering.

The destination will feature sea-view cafés, retail and commercial spaces, entertainment venues, and an open-air theater, creating a vibrant, walkable environment. Its radial masterplan and curved pedestrian routes are designed to maximize views of the Arabian Gulf and connect visitors closely with the marine setting.

While the architectural language follows familiar waterfront models, Ajdan Island’s value lies in its urban role, transforming the coast into an accessible, experience-driven public space and reinforcing Khobar’s position as a growing coastal lifestyle destination.

اجدان | Ajdan
#saudiarabia #saudiprojects

🔴 Shebara Red Sea has been named in the Prix Versailles World’s Most Beautiful Hotels List 2025 🇸🇦🏝️✨👏🏻

Shebara has received the special prize for Best Exterior, selected by an international jury and envisioned by Killa Design I Architecture. The recognition celebrates architecture that exists in true harmony with its environment.

This global honor highlights Saudi Arabia’s leadership in regenerative tourism, creating destinations that elevate both nature and visitor experience along the Red Sea coast.


Red Sea Global
Red Sea Global Hospitality
Red Sea International Group
Red Sea International Airport
The Red Sea
John Pagano
#saudiarabia #saudiproject #redsea #saudi