ARDARA signs AlWadi Abha infrastructure contracts with Dar Al Riyadh for project management and Shibh Al Jazira Contracting for sewerage works

ARDARA, the developer owned by the Public Investment Fund, has signed two contracts to advance infrastructure at its AlWadi development in Abha, in Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region, Saudi Gulf Projects reported on 7 November 2026. Dar Al Riyadh will provide project management and supervise the infrastructure works, and Shibh Al Jazira Contracting Company (SAJCO) will carry out the sewerage works within the project’s infrastructure network.

ARDARA’s chairman oversaw the signing. AlWadi covers 2.5 million square metres in central Abha. Parsons and OBMI were appointed for the infrastructure and public-realm design in October 2024.

The contract values were not disclosed, and the signing date, contract terms and length of the sewerage network were not given.

What to watch: Further AlWadi infrastructure packages, including roads, drainage and utilities.

Sources: Saudi Gulf Projects, 7 November 2026. Reviewed 8 November 2026.