AECOM, a leading global infrastructure leader, has announced its continued collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Sport for site supervision consultancy services at the iconic King Fahd Sport City in Riyadh.

This partnership comes as Saudi Arabia prepares to host two major international tournaments: the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. As per the deal, AECOM will oversee the transformation of the stadium into a premier venue.

“As Saudi Arabia accelerates towards the kingdom’s Vision 2030, we’re proud to deepen our collaboration with the Ministry of Sport on this iconic project,” remarked AECOM’s President Lara Poloni.

Known as the Pearl of Stadiums, King Fahd stadium has been a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s sports culture since its opening in 1987.

Drawing from its extensive global experience in sports infrastructure, AECOM will guide the enhancement to meet FIFA’s rigorous standards, ensuring the stadium’s readiness for prestigious international events.

Hamed Zaghw, Chief Executive of AECOM’s Middle East and Africa region, said: “By leveraging our expertise from major international events like the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the 2012 global sporting event in London and 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, combined with AECOM Hunt’s construction management experience on some of the world’s most renowned sports facilities, we are proud to contribute to transforming the King Fahad Sports City into a global benchmark.”

AECOM Hunt will serve as a key consulting partner in the stadium’s transformation.