AECOM Hunt, the construction division of AECOM, will serve as a key consulting partner in the transformation of the King Fahd Sports City Stadium (King Fahd International Stadium) in Riyadh into a premier venue as Saudi Arabia prepares to host two major international tournaments: the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Known as the “Pearl of Stadiums,” King Fahd International 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. These upgrades will further solidify the stadium’s position as a premier sports venue, aligned with the Kingdom’s growing sports ambitions and the broader goals of Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which is harnessing sports to drive economic growth, enhance quality of life, and strengthen communities.
Lara Poloni, President, AECOM, said: “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. Around the world, strategic investments in infrastructure are driving growth and resilience, and this transformation reflects how sport can be a powerful catalyst for creating opportunity and improving communities.”
Hamed Zaghw, Chief Executive of AECOM’s Middle East and Africa region, said: “Our collaboration with the Ministry of Sport highlights AECOM’s commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure. 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.”