On January 26, 2026, MCC Steel Structure, a leading enterprise in China's steel construction industry, once again reported good news - after successfully winning the bid for the initial project of Saudi Arabia's Zidiya Stadium in 2025, the company officially won the steel structure engineering contract for packages 4 to 10 of the project. This future landmark, located on a cliff southwest of Riyadh and designated as the venue for the quarter finals of the 2034 World Cup, once again confirms China's hard core strength in the global high-end engineering stage of intelligent manufacturing, and has become another example of deep strategic docking between China and Saudi Arabia.

A world-class landmark carrying the country's transformation

The Prince Zidiyah Mohammed bin Salman Stadium is not only one of the key venues for the 2034 World Cup, but also the flagship project of the "Vision 2030" core project of Saudi Arabia's national transformation plan - the development of the new city of Zidiyah. The total construction area of the sports stadium is approximately 260000 square meters, designed to accommodate 45000 spectators. Its iconic movable roof and innovative structure aim to create a modern public space that integrates technology, ecology, and culture. This project carries the strategic ambition of Saudi Arabia to reduce its dependence on oil, develop a diversified economy, and enhance its international image. Its successful construction has profound significance for Saudi Arabia and even the Middle East region.

Responding to complex international challenges with Chinese standards

This project faces extremely strict technical standards and environmental challenges. The project needs to meet the three major regulatory systems of AISC in the United States, EN in Europe, and SBC in Saudi Arabia, and ensure absolute safety and durability of the structure in special geographical environments such as high altitude and strong sandstorms. MCC Steel Structure has won the continued trust of the owner through its outstanding performance in winning the first bid for Package 1 to Package 3 projects. At the technical level, the team has comprehensively applied advanced technologies such as BIM full lifecycle management, digital pre assembly, and modular hoisting for irregular surfaces and large-span structures, effectively controlling construction risks and ensuring high-precision and high-efficiency installation of over 10000 tons of steel structures. Keywords: Middle East Latest News, Middle East News Latest News

The profound leap from 'going out' to 'going in'

This consecutive winning bid marks a qualitative change for MCC Steel Structure on the path of internationalization, from simple construction to deep participation. The company not only exports equipment and technology, but also brings China's engineering management system, intelligent construction solutions, and sustainable cooperation concepts into the Saudi Arabian market, promoting China's steel structure industry to climb to the high-end of the global value chain. The project has effectively promoted production capacity cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia, driven the upgrading of the local industrial chain and employment, and laid the foundation for future cooperation in cultural and sports facilities, transportation hubs, and other fields. By exploring the integrated model of "construction+operation and maintenance" and cultivating localized talents, MCC Steel Structure is building a long-term and win-win cooperation ecosystem in the Middle East market, injecting solid connotations into the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia.Editor/Gao Xue