The Diriyah Co. has granted a new SR5.1 billion ($1.4 billion) contract for the construction of the Royal Diriyah Opera House, according to Arab News.
The company has awarded the following three companies the contract:
- El-Seif Engineering Contracting
- Midmac Contracting Company W.L.L.
- The China State Construction Engineering Corp
This new contract comes after a series of contracts that commenced at the beginning of the second quarter of 2025. The contracts stand as a testament to Diriyah’s ongoing efforts to develop the historic area on the outskirts of Riyadh.
Signed by Diriyah’s Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo, the ceremony highlighted the attendance of Khaled Al-Hazani, Executive Vice President of the lifestyle sector at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), and representatives of the three companies.
“The Royal Diriyah Opera House will be a defining asset in Diriyah, which reinforces Diriyah’s growing global role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s artistic and cultural future, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 goals,” Inzerillo said.
Set to be the largest opera in Saudi Arabia, the opera house will feature a 2,000-seat main hall.
Under the management of the RCRC, the hall will be the centerpiece of this cultural complex, featuring a theater, studio, rooftop amphitheater, and numerous multipurpose halls.
With a total seating capacity of 3,100, this hub will redefine Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape.
“This contract is an important step in our journey toward building a diverse range of assets across the Diriyah development area,” Inzerillo added.
Inzerillo also mentioned that this iconic architectural landmark will play a vital role in bringing people together and offering them stunning performances.
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