Fast-tracked, two-year contract builds on Mannai's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 technology legacy and marks a major milestone for Mannai Information Technology KSA


Rashad Iskandrni

 

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 10th November, 2026 – Mannai Corporation QPSC, one of the region's leading diversified business groups, headquartered in Doha, Qatar, today announced that its Saudi subsidiary, Mannai Information Technology KSA (Mannai IT KSA), has been awarded a major contract by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), an international engineering and construction company for the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health Services and Technology works on a landmark development forming part of one of Riyadh's flagship giga-projects

The development forms part of one of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious urban transformation initiatives, contributing to the Kingdom's vision of creating world-class destinations that bring together culture, commerce and contemporary urban living. Representing a significant addition to Riyadh's evolving urban landscape, the project reflects the scale and ambition of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 agenda

Under the contract, Mannai will deliver the full scope of mechanical, electrical and Public health services systems together with the technology systems that will make the development a smart, connected and future-ready landmark. The project will be executed over a period of two years on a fast-tracked programme, reflecting the strategic importance of the development to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 ambitions

Mannai brings deep technology and integration experience from delivering mission-critical systems for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues and related infrastructure. This experience in delivering world-class venues to immovable deadlines and the highest international standards positions Mannai to meet the demanding schedule, technical complexity and quality expectations of a fast-tracked giga-project

By combining MEP and technology contracting under a single, integrated delivery model, Mannai will reduce interface risk, accelerate programme certainty and provide a seamless path from design coordination through to testing, commissioning and handover.

Commenting on the significance of the award, Lakshimi Narayanan, General Manager, Mannai Information Technology KSA, said

“We are honoured to be entrusted by China Harbour Engineering Company with this iconic development, one of the most significant destinations taking shape in Riyadh today. This award reflects the confidence our partners place in Mannai's ability to deliver complex, integrated MEP and technology programmes at pace. We bring the same discipline and technology leadership that we demonstrated on FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and we are proud to contribute to the Kingdom's transformation under Vision 2030”

Commenting on the collaboration, Liu Xuanyuan, CHEC’s Project Director, said

“We are pleased to welcome Mannai as our MEP and technology systems partner for this landmark development in Riyadh. The successful delivery of a project of this scale requires strong collaboration, technical expertise and a shared commitment to quality, safety and programme objectives. We look forward to working closely with Mannai and all project stakeholders to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions that contribute to the successful completion of the development and support Riyadh’s continued growth”



The award is a landmark milestone for Mannai IT KSA, headquartered in Riyadh, and underscores the rapid growth of the Group's footprint in Saudi Arabia

Mannai IT KSA delivers across six business domains: Connected Buildings & Cities; Digital Transformation & Intelligent Platforms; Applications, AI & Cybersecurity; Cloud Transformation & Digital Workspace; Enterprise & Hyperscale Infrastructure; and EPC & Technology Contracting

Mannai's momentum in the Kingdom was showcased at LEAP 2026, where the company drew strong engagement from government entities, giga-project developers and enterprise customers. To date, Mannai has signed more than 120 Memoranda of Understanding with leading global technology OEMs and strategic consultants, building a partner ecosystem that enables it to bring best-in-class solutions to Saudi Arabia's most ambitious developments