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JUBAIL: The making of a modern cityHow technological innovation, sustainable development, and robust infrastructure put Jubail on the mapWritten by: Abigail Phillips
Produced by: Craig Daniels
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On 21 September 1975, The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) was established as an autonomous
organisation of the Saudi Arabian Government. From day one, its mission was made very clear: to plan, promote, develop and manage petrochemicals and energy intensive industrial cities through successful customer focus and partnerships with investors, employees,
Royal Commission
building in Jubail
Jubail new city centre
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communities and other stakeholders. These industrial cities are Jubail, Yanbu and the newest project Ras Al-Khair.
When it was founded, the Royal Commission outlined a set of objectives which have underpinned its focus to this day. In essence, those objectives sought to raise the profiles of Jubail and Yanbu and put them on the map as areas ripe for foreign investment;
Key Personnel Ahmed Al-Balawi
General Manager of Technical Affairs
“As the 4th independent nuclear engineeringcompany worldwide, Assystemwanted to strengthen its footprint inthe GCC region- which is currentlydeveloping strongly in the nuclearenergy sector.The company’s business modelrelies on building long-term linkswith local clients, which only anacquisition enables. Radicon, a400-strong Saudi engineeringcompany, fulfilled this need; sincethey understood the local marketand had a reputation for qualityand excellence, they were thenatural choice.”
“Radicon was enthusiastic too assome of its main clients wantedthem to join forces with a westernengineering company to bring incomplementary skills. Today,Assystem - Radicon together arewinning contracts that neither couldhope to win alone.”
Assystem-Radicon brings anew engineering offer in theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.“In the Gulf, there is still enormouspotential for investments in energy,infrastructures and transports. Ourstrategy is to build a high-performance engineeringcompany that is destined to last.”
“Indeed, Radicon will strengthen
the group’s outreach in Saudi andmore globally in the Arabian Gulf,enabling us to support our clientslocally in this region. Moreover, the
strong technical expertise ofRadicon in infrastructure’s designas well as its understanding of thelocal environment combined withAssystem’s international reputationand historical expertise in complexproject management, namely innuclear, will enable us to be areliable and efficient partner to ourSaudi clients.”
Assystem’s model is totransfer its expertise to localdelivery centers.“We aim to place a strongemphasis on recruiting localengineers and implement differenttraining programs to transferAssystem’s historical expertise
namely in the fields of nuclear butalso in project management andsystems integration to localexperts.”
A NEW PATH TO GROWTH
ASSYSTEM-RADICON, YOUR NEWENGINEERING PARTNER IN THE KINGDOM
Assystem is an international independent engineering company, withnearly 12,000 employees worldwide. With 50 years of expertise in thenuclear sector, Assystem is now expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia.With operations spanning across verticals such as transportation,infrastructure, construction, and nuclear, Assystem brings extensive skills,know-how and global technology to the region. Seeking insight into thelocal industry networks and develop the Saudi talent pool, the companyjoined hands with Radicon, a leading local engineering consultancy withmore than 400 employees in Al Khobar and Riyadh.
In January this year, Assystem, an international engineering company, completed itsacquisition of 75% of the Saudi Arabian design company Radicon Gulf Consult. StéphaneAubarbier, Assystem Vice-President explains why it was a “win-win” for all parties.
Assystem was first active in theGulf in 2011 through itsparticipation in the UAEnuclear programme and its technical assistancesubsidiary, MPH GlobalServices. In September 2013,Assystem relocated its energyand infrastructure division’sglobal headquarters to Dubai.Today, Assystem has morethan 1200 employees in theMEA region across its officesin the UAE, Qatar, Yemen andthe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
INTERVIEW WITH STÉPHANE AUBARBIER,
Executive Vice-President of Assystem and CEO of the division Energy & Infrastructure
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“As the 4th independent nuclear engineeringcompany worldwide, Assystemwanted to strengthen its footprint inthe GCC region- which is currentlydeveloping strongly in the nuclearenergy sector.The company’s business modelrelies on building long-term linkswith local clients, which only anacquisition enables. Radicon, a400-strong Saudi engineeringcompany, fulfilled this need; sincethey understood the local marketand had a reputation for qualityand excellence, they were thenatural choice.”
“Radicon was enthusiastic too assome of its main clients wantedthem to join forces with a westernengineering company to bring incomplementary skills. Today,Assystem - Radicon together arewinning contracts that neither couldhope to win alone.”
Assystem-Radicon brings anew engineering offer in theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.“In the Gulf, there is still enormouspotential for investments in energy,infrastructures and transports. Ourstrategy is to build a high-performance engineeringcompany that is destined to last.”
“Indeed, Radicon will strengthen
the group’s outreach in Saudi andmore globally in the Arabian Gulf,enabling us to support our clientslocally in this region. Moreover, the
strong technical expertise ofRadicon in infrastructure’s designas well as its understanding of thelocal environment combined withAssystem’s international reputationand historical expertise in complexproject management, namely innuclear, will enable us to be areliable and efficient partner to ourSaudi clients.”
Assystem’s model is totransfer its expertise to localdelivery centers.“We aim to place a strongemphasis on recruiting localengineers and implement differenttraining programs to transferAssystem’s historical expertise
namely in the fields of nuclear butalso in project management andsystems integration to localexperts.”
A NEW PATH TO GROWTH
ASSYSTEM-RADICON, YOUR NEWENGINEERING PARTNER IN THE KINGDOM
Assystem is an international independent engineering company, withnearly 12,000 employees worldwide. With 50 years of expertise in thenuclear sector, Assystem is now expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia.With operations spanning across verticals such as transportation,infrastructure, construction, and nuclear, Assystem brings extensive skills,know-how and global technology to the region. Seeking insight into thelocal industry networks and develop the Saudi talent pool, the companyjoined hands with Radicon, a leading local engineering consultancy withmore than 400 employees in Al Khobar and Riyadh.
In January this year, Assystem, an international engineering company, completed itsacquisition of 75% of the Saudi Arabian design company Radicon Gulf Consult. StéphaneAubarbier, Assystem Vice-President explains why it was a “win-win” for all parties.
Assystem was first active in theGulf in 2011 through itsparticipation in the UAEnuclear programme and its technical assistancesubsidiary, MPH GlobalServices. In September 2013,Assystem relocated its energyand infrastructure division’sglobal headquarters to Dubai.Today, Assystem has morethan 1200 employees in theMEA region across its officesin the UAE, Qatar, Yemen andthe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
INTERVIEW WITH STÉPHANE AUBARBIER,
Executive Vice-President of Assystem and CEO of the division Energy & Infrastructure
ASSYSTEM STEPS UP ITS PRESENCEIN SAUDI ARABIA
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SUPPLIER PROFILE
RADICONAssystem-Radicon offers expertise in complex engineering projects across the infrastructure (building and transportation), energy (power, oil and gas), and nuclear sectors.
Assystem-Radicon supports businesses, such as EPC, operators and public bodies, in managing their industrial investments, from design through to dismantling, including commissioning, operations and maintenance.
We have 4 key offers: project management, engineering design, systems integration and engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM).
Assystem-Radicon has been working on major industrial city projects such as Jubail. So far, the company has been delivering 7 million hours of engineering design for transportation, building, power and telecommunications infrastructures.
Assystem-Radicon was created out of the merger between the Saudi engineering company Radicon Gulf Consult and the international engineering group Assystem. Today Assystem-Radicon has over 400 employees between Al Khobar and Riyadh, and can manage projects all over the Kingdom. Assystem-Radicon provides clients with the proximity and flexibility that only a local company can provide, while benefiting from the expertise, quality standards, and networks of Assystem, which has nearly 12 000 employees throughout 20 countries and is recognized as the 4th nuclear engineering company worldwide.
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encourage private sector investment in the regions; and develop the cities from both a human and environmental perspective.
A focus on JubailJubail Industrial City is a Saudi model that tells the story of planning combined with the will to achieve the comprehensive civic and industrial development seen today at all local, regional and international levels.
There is no doubt that the advanced infrastructure of Jubail is the cornerstone which has allowed the various industrial, commercial and social sectors to establish themselves through integrated action. Jubail infrastructure has the capability to operate continuously without failure of power or supplies
Jubail industrial city
Artist’s Impression of Jubail City Centre
Inspired by their challenges and by working together to find the right balance between ambition and sustainability, each project and service
delivered forms an integral part of not only their success – but ours as well.
An Inspired Evolution
Our History dates back to 1978 when Al Mashariq was established to provide support services for the electrical distribution infrastructure of the Saudi Electricity Company (then DEPCO) in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Since its incorporation, and as a result of the growing needs of its customers, Al Mashariq has evolved into a multi-disciplined organization serving a wide range of market segments.
Presently, Al Mashariq is operating as a main contractor and technical services provider in the following key areas:
• Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Control Automation• Water and Waste Water• Telecommunications and IT• Industrial and Commercial Civil Infrastructure
Our Philosophy Is to differentiate ourselves by harnessing technology and leveraging our in-depth know-how gained from over 35 years of operation to offer our valued clients creative, sustainable solutions and services.
We believe that customer satisfaction can only be achieved through a firm commitment to understanding the intended results of our customers’ requirements and working closely with all stakeholders involved in bringing those results to fruition.
With a focus and drive in providing engineered, value added solutions, we at Al Mashariq are committed to ensuring our solutions and services meet our customers’ requirements and contribute to their success
Our Vision Is to be a preferred EPC Contractor and services provider in the fields of electrical generation, transmission and distribution, water, telecom / IT and construction infrastructure while contributing to the technical, economic and social development of the region.
Our Mission Is to provide innovative, cost effective, sustainable solutions and services that meet both immediate and future needs of our clients through the principles of value added engineering, integration of skills and technology and continuous improvement.
966 13 843 3336 • [email protected] www.almashariq.com
For over 35 years, we have been working with our customers and partners in translating their vision and ambition into
the delivery of successful projects and services.
Inspired by their challenges and by working together to find the right balance between ambition and sustainability, each project and service
delivered forms an integral part of not only their success – but ours as well.
An Inspired Evolution
Our History dates back to 1978 when Al Mashariq was established to provide support services for the electrical distribution infrastructure of the Saudi Electricity Company (then DEPCO) in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Since its incorporation, and as a result of the growing needs of its customers, Al Mashariq has evolved into a multi-disciplined organization serving a wide range of market segments.
Presently, Al Mashariq is operating as a main contractor and technical services provider in the following key areas:
• Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Control Automation• Water and Waste Water• Telecommunications and IT• Industrial and Commercial Civil Infrastructure
Our Philosophy Is to differentiate ourselves by harnessing technology and leveraging our in-depth know-how gained from over 35 years of operation to offer our valued clients creative, sustainable solutions and services.
We believe that customer satisfaction can only be achieved through a firm commitment to understanding the intended results of our customers’ requirements and working closely with all stakeholders involved in bringing those results to fruition.
With a focus and drive in providing engineered, value added solutions, we at Al Mashariq are committed to ensuring our solutions and services meet our customers’ requirements and contribute to their success
Our Vision Is to be a preferred EPC Contractor and services provider in the fields of electrical generation, transmission and distribution, water, telecom / IT and construction infrastructure while contributing to the technical, economic and social development of the region.
Our Mission Is to provide innovative, cost effective, sustainable solutions and services that meet both immediate and future needs of our clients through the principles of value added engineering, integration of skills and technology and continuous improvement.
966 13 843 3336 • [email protected] www.almashariq.com
For over 35 years, we have been working with our customers and partners in translating their vision and ambition into
the delivery of successful projects and services.
SUPPLIER PROFILE
AL MASHARIQ
Al Mashariq Company is a multifunctional group which provide engineering services in the Power, Telecom, IT, Petrochemicals, Water and Civil Construction sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is our vision to become the market leader in engineering contracting in the above sectors in the Kingdom and other Gulf Countries, whilst ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction and quality standards and to contribute to the technical, economic and social developments of the region.
Al Mashariq Company has witnessed extra ordinary strides in its growth during the past 30 years and aspire to acquire new heights in volume of business and to broaden its business activities through diversification in related fields. Al Mashariq Company shall operate in existing and new business which profitably capitalise our Corporate image of reliability and integrity.
It is also our vision to ensure high standards of leadership in productivity and total quality management so as to offer best services to our customers. We also stand for fostering a culture of participation and innovation for employee growth and contribution.
We believe in the principle: “The excitement of attaining the unachievable is a huge motivator for growth”.
www.almashariq.com
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in any of the existing facilities while meeting community requirements within modern, high living standards where all the necessities of life and tourist and recreational facilities are available. However, there is still work to be done to upgrade and expand the infrastructure to allow the private sector to participate in the growth and development of the city.
Additionally, Jubail has been able to attract the necessary Saudi operations and maintenance manpower, which has in turn, led to the establishment of a community from the various areas in Saudi Arabia. Jubail is indeed the result of Insights of the wise leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
‘Jubail has been able to attract the necessary Saudi operations and maintenance manpower, which has in turn, led to the establishment of a community from the various areas in Saudi Arabia.’
Part of Al-Fanateer Beach in Jubail Industrial City
Line Of Business - CommercialLine Of Business - Constuction
Our Brands
• Pump Service Center
• Spare Parts Division
• Metalock Engineering
• Metalock Cold Repair
• Curb Factory
• Asphalt & Crusher Plants
• Repair & Maintenance of Heavy Equipments
• Hydralic Division
Our Clients
Visit us online at www.aldossary.com.sa
Commercial division
Abdullah Ahmad Al-Dossary Holding Co.
Construction division
T 966 3882 9027 F 966 3882 5761 E [email protected]
P.O. Box 973 • Al-Khobar 31952 • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Roads & Bridges
• Civil Infrastructure
• Special Projects
• Water & Sewer Lines
• Road Maintenance
Line Of Business - CommercialLine Of Business - Constuction
Our Brands
• Pump Service Center
• Spare Parts Division
• Metalock Engineering
• Metalock Cold Repair
• Curb Factory
• Asphalt & Crusher Plants
• Repair & Maintenance of Heavy Equipments
• Hydralic Division
Our Clients
Visit us online at www.aldossary.com.sa
Commercial division
Abdullah Ahmad Al-Dossary Holding Co.
Construction division
T 966 3882 9027 F 966 3882 5761 E [email protected]
P.O. Box 973 • Al-Khobar 31952 • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Roads & Bridges
• Civil Infrastructure
• Special Projects
• Water & Sewer Lines
• Road Maintenance
SUPPLIER PROFILE
ABDULLAH AHMAD AL-DOSSARY HOLDING CO.Current contracts:
EPC of Roads Linking to Ras Al Khair,
Phase I,
Client: Royal Commission in Jubail The work consist of the provision of the detailed Engineering design, Procurement and Construction of approximately 42 km of roads, two (2) interchanges, four (4) bridges and a pre-engineering buildings for Residential and Services Compound
(accommodation, building, mosques, clinic, fire stations, sport center) with furniture and fixtures and equipment, underground utilities, drainage channels, parking, lift stations, instrumentations, electrical power distribution system, including associated site works and underground utilities. Jubail Industrial City and Ras Al-Khair, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Value
Saudi Riyals
522.19 M
PC of Roads Linking to Ras Al Khair,
Phase I,
Client: Royal Commission in Jubail Procurement & Construction of roads, bridges, vehicular culverts, drainage system, telecommunication system, underground utilities, crossing structures, electrical power distribution system, street lighting and traffic system. Ras Al-Khair, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Value
Saudi Riyals
468.00 M
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The making of a modern cityIn the city, the main development focus is on energy projects and subsequent infrastructure management. In recent years there has been a huge emphasis on innovation from an energy standpoint that has led to greater efficiency and sustainability for the city now and in the future.
In the next 12 months, there is no sign that the innovation trend is slowing. In fact Jubail continues with its year-on-year growth as reflected in the number of projects completed in engineering, awarded in procurement, and delivered to construction for execution. At the end of 2014, there were a total of 99 active contracts in various stages of construction with a combined value of $5.3 billion. Out of those 99 projects, 22 were contracts being
Ras Al Khair
industrial city
“Jubail Industrial City is rapidly growing in all directions, based on the Master Plan Strategy, towards a complete sustainable city”– Ahmed Al-Balawi
General Manager of Technical Affairs
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T 00966 (0) 13 845 9502 F 00966 (0) 13 845 9501
Visit our Website www.alkifah.com
Alkifah Tower • Opposite Chamber of Commerce • PO BOX 7973 • Dammam • 31472
OUR AFFILIATES
OUR CURRENT PROJECTS
CONSTRUCTION OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS, RC JUBAIL (097-C32) ROYAL COMMISSION JUBAIL, KSA
SECONDARY INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING- PHASE 10, JUBAIL ROYAL COMMISSION, 815-C17
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CONSTRUCTION OF THREE SUBSTATIONS IN MANIFAH SAUDI ARAMCO/HYUNDAI MANIFAH, KSA
CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING FOR MILITARY ARMED FORCE IN EASTERN AREA MINISTRY OF DEFENSE DAMMAM, KSA
HOSPITAL HASSA & KHOBAR (WITH 5 BUILDING ADDITIONAL WORK) MINISTRY OF HEALTH HASSA/KHOBAR, KSA
SAKAKA PROJECT (CONSTRUCTION OF 521 VILLAS) MINISTRY OF HOUSING SAKAKA
RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, HAWTAH, SAUDI ARAMCO SAUDI ARAMCO HAWTAH, KSA
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• BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION “CLASSIFIED AS A”
• MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORKS
• WATER WORKS AND SANITATION
• INFRASTRUCTURE
RC BUILDING KOBAR HOSPITAL
AZIZYA COMPOUND
Integrated
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undertaken in Ras Al Khair and 47 were contracts under preparation in both cities.
“Jubail Industrial City is rapidly growing in all directions, based on the Master Plan Strategy, towards a complete sustainable city,” explained Eng. Ahmed Al-Balawi General Manager of Technical Affairs. “The industrial area will be expanded to accommodate an industrial and logistics hub. We are also working with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) on the development of a rail network, which will support industries and the supply chain.”
However development is not just underway from an industrial perspective, work has also commenced in three community districts that will be developed to accommodate 150,000 residents and that will provide 27,000 housing
Housing Units
in Jubail
Industrial City
T 00966 (0) 13 845 9502 F 00966 (0) 13 845 9501
Visit our Website www.alkifah.com
Alkifah Tower • Opposite Chamber of Commerce • PO BOX 7973 • Dammam • 31472
OUR AFFILIATES
OUR CURRENT PROJECTS
CONSTRUCTION OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS, RC JUBAIL (097-C32) ROYAL COMMISSION JUBAIL, KSA
SECONDARY INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING- PHASE 10, JUBAIL ROYAL COMMISSION, 815-C17
ROYAL COMMISSION JUBAIL, KSA
CONSTRUCTION OF THREE SUBSTATIONS IN MANIFAH SAUDI ARAMCO/HYUNDAI MANIFAH, KSA
CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING FOR MILITARY ARMED FORCE IN EASTERN AREA MINISTRY OF DEFENSE DAMMAM, KSA
HOSPITAL HASSA & KHOBAR (WITH 5 BUILDING ADDITIONAL WORK) MINISTRY OF HEALTH HASSA/KHOBAR, KSA
SAKAKA PROJECT (CONSTRUCTION OF 521 VILLAS) MINISTRY OF HOUSING SAKAKA
RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, HAWTAH, SAUDI ARAMCO SAUDI ARAMCO HAWTAH, KSA
Preciously
contact us
• BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION “CLASSIFIED AS A”
• MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORKS
• WATER WORKS AND SANITATION
• INFRASTRUCTURE
RC BUILDING KOBAR HOSPITAL
AZIZYA COMPOUND
Integrated
AlKifah Holding Company created a name for itself by participating in many economic and investment sectors, the most important one of them is the building and construction sector which includes many companies, building material and building equipment “contracting”, real estate and precast. All these companies unite to give the best services in the building and construction field, and selling buildings. Through determination, dedication and hard work AlKifah Holding Company was established more than 30 years ago. Currently at its prime, AlKifah Holding Company board members Al Afaleq brothers reached ultimate prosperity aspiring to move further in their triumphant achievements
SUPPLIER PROFILEALKIFAH HOLDING COMPANY
Mohammed Al Barghash Al Mansouri & SonsTrading & Contracting Company
We specialise in•
Civil & Earth Moving• Electro-Mechanical Rehabilitation
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Instrumentation•
Electrical•
Industrial Plant Maintenance Services
•Tele-Communication
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Pipeline Construction Rehabilitation of Oil , Gas, Water andSewage Water Pipelines
Build a n d Maintain
Head Office Address P.O Box 31996 • Al Khobar 31952 • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
T + 966 (13) 864 1522/ 869 3345/ 893 9333/ 894 0444 F + 966 (13) 899 9603 / 895 3198 E [email protected]
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units, including all associated amenities to address the population growth. This will represent a growth of 100 percent, in comparison with the current residential footprint.
Alongside this, the Jubail University College mega project will provide better education opportunities for future generations and will enable the Royal Commission to achieve its goal of fostering a knowledge-based, educated and innovative society. It is hoped that the city centre development, which is under construction today, will attract major corporate offices, provide a variety of needs for city residents, and improve the image of the city, while contributing to the economy and long-term diversification
Plans fo rthe new
Jubail University
college campus
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P.O Box 9010, Dammam 31413, Saudi Arabia
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But Jubail is not the only city in the spotlight as Eng. Al-Balawi explains: “In Ras Al Khair, we also achieved significant momentum after awarding three major development contracts, and are on the right path to meet the schedule that was presented to the Royal Commission leadership in 2010. The recently opened road between the two industrial cities, with its excellent quality, was a significant and important milestone that was appreciated by all stakeholders involved,” he said.
“In our journey, we have kept safety and quality as our prime focus. This year we have achieved a record of 13.8 million safe man-hours. With a
Jubail City Centre
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contractor workforce of around 20,000 spread over 200 sites and a large worker turnover.”
Building a smarter citySo what does it mean to be a truly sustainable city? Innovation, IT and data services certainly play a vital role, as Eng. Al Balawi explained: “We think the most innovative aspect of the industrial city is long term city planning which helps us meet future demand. From an IT perspective in particular, the civil infrastructure of duct banks with future provision has simplified the installation of a fibre optic network.”
It goes without saying that in today’s highly connected world, a robust telecommunications network is going to be central to winning ‘smart city’ status. “Recently we have completed
“This year we have achieved a record of 13.8 million safe man-hours. With a contractor workforce of around 20,000 spread over 200 sites and a large worker turnover.”
– Eng. Ahmed Al-Balawi, General Manager of Technical Affairs
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Aerial view of Jubail Industrial City
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the replacement of the telecommunication networks across the city and many residential and industrial areas have been equipped with fibre optic. However, a smart city is not just about installing fibre optic cables; it is a much wider concept, which involves providing comprehensive infrastructure and services to business and the community as a whole,” said Al-Balawi.
Introducing the district cooling concept As well as bringing technological advances to within the city walls, the Royal Commission has also introduced a district cooling concept, which is currently in development. The aim of the new cooling system is to improve power consumption across the city, while also allowing high density and diverse usage to occur. For example, the new system will allow cold storage of energy to avoid energy outages during peak hours. Arising from this concept, the city hopes to attract new industries and foreign investors to the area.
The Royal Commission has set a goal to raise the standard of the three cities in a wholesome and all inclusive way. Not content with papering over any cracks, every detail has been considered, no matter how large or small. Robust infrastructure, technological innovation, sustainable development and social considerations have set Jubail, Yanbu and Ras Al-Khair in good stead to flourish now and in the future.
Company Information
I N D U S T RY
ENERGY
H E A D Q U A RT E R S
Jubail Industrial City,
Saudi Arabia
F O U N D E D
1975
E M P L O Y E E S
+3000
R E V E N U E
Not disclosed
P R O D U C T S /
S E R V I C E S
City planning and
development
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P.O.BOX 10001, Jubail Industrial City, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, 31961
Tel. +966-13-341-3000
www.rcjy.gov.sa