Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing economy in the region. The economy is set to become one of the top ten global investment centres. This determination for growth is fuelling expansion on infrastructure as it tries to keep pace with an ambitious development plan. There are few countries in the world who can boast the scale and scope of the following projects.

Economic cities - Rabigh, Hail, Madinah, Jizan
Aramco-Sumitomo Chemical refining plant
Aramco-total export refinary
Aramco-ConocoPhillips export refinery
Saudi Basic Industries Corp Saudi Kayan Petrochemicals company (Kayan)
Maadens Ras Al Zour mining ind city
Saudi Land Bridge project
Aramco expansion project
Sipchem

The Saudi Cranes & PMV show is designed to discuss how major projects impact on there business. Hundreds of billions of dollars will be invested in the construction and fit out of these major projects. The question for the Cranes & PMV market is how do we resource this expansion program. Comparisons and benchmarks do not exist however we must ensure that all resources in the build are managed. Delays which lead in increase in costs or penalties on this scale must be avoided.