Alfanar Projects Wins Prestigious MEED Award for Industrial Project of the Year
Alfanar Projects has been recognized as the “National Winner” at the MEED Projects Awards 2025, in partnership with Mashreq Bank, for its role as the main contractor in the landmark Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Plant, which was awarded Industrial Project of the Year.
Developed through a strategic partnership between Dussur (the Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company), Saudi Aramco, and Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, the Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Plant represents a cornerstone in the Kingdom’s drive to establish a world-class industrial base, localize advanced manufacturing capabilities, and strengthen national supply chains.
Situated in Ras Al-Khair Industrial City, the plant spans over 400,000 square meters, encompassing 39 major buildings and an extensive network of infrastructure and external works. Alfanar projects delivered the project on a lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) basis, executing more than 122,000 cubic meters of concrete, erecting 25,000 tons of structural steel, installing hundreds of kilometers of underground piping and cabling, and implementing advanced electrical and mechanical systems to global engineering standards.
With a production capacity of 60,000 tons per year, utilizing state-of-the-art sand casting and open-die forging technologies, the plant will play a pivotal role in serving critical sectors such as the oil and gas industry, maritime industries, and heavy equipment manufacturing, while advancing Saudi Arabia’s goals of industrial localization and self-sufficiency.
Commenting on the achievement, Eng. Jamal Wadi, President of Alfanar Projects: “The Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Plant embodies the pinnacle of what engineering can achieve when coupled with determination. The project brought together complex architectural and structural challenges with advanced engineering solutions, which we executed with precision and efficiency. This landmark facility stands as a testament to our deep expertise as an industrial contractor and to our ability to harness engineering excellence in building strategic projects that underpin the Kingdom’s economic future.”
The MEED Projects Awards, organized in partnership with Mashreq Bank, are among the most prestigious accolades in the region, celebrating excellence in project delivery across sectors. Alfanar project recognition underscores its role as a leading national contractor, committed to delivering world-class industrial infrastructure projects that support the Kingdom’s long-term vision for sustainable growth and industrial leadership.
