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.
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 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.
About Mannai Corporation:
Established in 1950 and headquartered in Doha, Qatar, Mannai Corporation QPSC is one of the region’s largest and most respected trading and services groups. From its origins as an automotive parts trader, Mannai has grown over more than seven decades into a diversified enterprise spanning information and communications technology, automotive, heavy equipment, engineering, energy services, retail and more, serving government, semi-government, private sector and multinational clients.
Mannai has been a public company listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange since August 2007, with QIPCO Holding as its largest shareholder. Its ICT division is a recognised leader in systems integration, smart buildings and cities, cloud, cybersecurity and data centre services, and played a key role in delivering the technology platforms behind FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Today, Mannai operates across the GCC and beyond, with a growing presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through Mannai Information Technology KSA.
About China Harbour Engineering Company CHEC:
As a world-leading engineering contractor, investment operator, urban developer, and ecological manager, CHEC offers clients comprehensive solutions encompassing investment and financing, consulting and planning, design and construction, as well as operation and management across a wide range of sectors. These include ports, buildings, roads and bridges, railways, comprehensive urban development, ecological and environmental protection, pipe networks, and green power. The company is distinguished by its integrated service capability that covers the entire project lifecycle — investment, management, construction, operation, and divestment.
