RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s capital recorded a 24 percent decrease in the execution time of infrastructure projects in 2025 compared to 2024, with the average implementation period falling from 34 days to 26 days.
According to Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center, the improvement reflects effective coordination among various partners and stakeholders, alongside steady growth in project volumes.
This reduction came despite a rise in the total number of permits from more than 150,000 in 2024 to over 195,000 in 2025, marking a 29 percent increase in energy, water, telecommunications, and road projects in the region.
RIPC explained that the improvement is directly linked to the implementation of a comprehensive infrastructure plan and enhanced pre-planning, aligned with its strategic approach to managing projects through an integrated value chain covering planning, coordination, and enablement.
This approach, RIPC noted, relies on continuous regulatory and standard updates to boost procedural efficiency, minimize time and spatial conflicts, and reduce duplication of work.
