The Diriyah Co. has awarded a SR5.1 billion ($1.4 billion) contract to construct 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 represents an integral part of a series of contracts that commenced at the beginning of the second quarter of 2025. The series stands as a testament to Diriyah’s continuous efforts to develop the historic area on the outskirts of Riyadh.
Signed by Diriyah’s Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo, the ceremony highlighted the presence 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.
Managed by 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 reshape the Kingdom’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.
He also noted that this iconic architectural landmark will play a critical role in gathering people and offering them unforgettable performances.
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