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Mannai IT KSA awarded MEP and technology contract for Riyadh development
China Harbour Engineering Company appointed the Doha-based group's Saudi subsidiary to deliver mechanical, electrical, public health and technology systems.
Mannai Corporation announced 12 November 2026 that its Saudi subsidiary, Mannai Information Technology KSA, has been awarded a contract by China Harbour Engineering Company for mechanical, electrical, public health services and technology works on a development in Riyadh. The scope covers design coordination through testing, commissioning and handover under a single delivery model.
Contract scope and delivery model#
The contract combines MEP and technology contracting under one integrated delivery framework. Mannai Information Technology will deliver mechanical, electrical and public health services systems together with the technology systems for the development. The company stated the approach reduces interface risk and accelerates programme certainty by removing handoffs between separate contractors. Liu Xuanyuan, China Harbour Engineering Company's project director, said the delivery requires strong collaboration, technical expertise and a shared commitment to quality, safety and programme objectives.
Mannai IT KSA operations and capabilities#
Mannai IT KSA is headquartered in Riyadh and operates as the Saudi arm of Mannai Corporation, a Doha-based diversified business group listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange since August 2007. The unit works across connected buildings and cities, digital transformation, intelligent platforms, cloud, cybersecurity and data center services. Lakshimi Narayanan, general manager of Mannai Information Technology KSA, stated the award reflects confidence in the company's ability to deliver complex integrated MEP and technology programmes at pace.
Prior project experience cited#
Narayanan referenced the company's delivery of mission-critical systems for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues and related infrastructure. The company stated that experience prepares it for the demands of a fast-tracked project with fixed delivery dates. Mannai Corporation was established in 1950 and has grown into a diversified enterprise spanning technology, automotive, heavy equipment, engineering, energy services and retail. QIPCO Holding is the largest shareholder in the listed entity.
Development context and location#
The development is located in Riyadh and forms part of an urban transformation initiative in the Saudi capital. The project brings together culture, commerce and contemporary urban living elements. China Harbour Engineering Company is the main contractor appointing Mannai for the MEP and technology package. No contract value, project completion date or development name was disclosed in the announcement.
Sources2 sources across 2 domains
- cbnme.comcbnme.comMannai IT KSA awarded contract by China Harbour Engineering Company for MEP and technology works on Riyadh development, announcement date 12 November 2026, quote from Lakshimi Narayanan
- thepeninsulaqatar.comthepeninsulaqatar.comContract scope includes mechanical, electrical, public health services and technology systems, quote from Liu Xuanyuan, Mannai Corporation listing details, QIPCO Holding as largest shareholder
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