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22 October 2014

MEED 10th Annual Summit

MENA Rail and Metro

Dr. Amjad Bangash

Project Director

Riyadh Metro Project

Bechtel Ltd.

Delivering World Class Urban

Transport in MENA Markets

Growth in the Middle East and North Africa

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• World population anticipated to increase by 2.5

billion to 9.6 billion by 2050.

• Substantial regional governmental investment in

urban planning and infrastructure.

• Strengthening of aviation, rail, and shipping links

transporting passengers, commodities, and

information regionally and internationally.

• Integration of passenger and freight rail systems

and the supportive modes of public transport.

• Optimization of regional geography.

• Emergence of GCC region as a gateway between

Eastern and Western commerce.

• Establishment as a global hub within evolving

international trade and development.

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• Population in excess of 27 million.

• 80% of the population of the Kingdom of Saudi

Arabia resides within urban areas.

• Islamic cultural and religious world epicenter.

• Master planning and urban development hinged

upon world class transit systems.

• Planning and implementation of transport network

projects - Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam,

and the capital city of Riyadh.

• Development of inter-city rail systems.

• Emergence of new economic cities and education

and research centers.

• Assertive investment in rail and infrastructure.

• Sustainable models and urban growth and

transportation.

Urban Growth and Development in Saudi Arabia

Packaging Strategy:

• Civil or Systemwide

• Civil plus Systemwide

Contract Terms:

• D/B or Turnkey

• Lump Sum

• Target Price

Supplier Selection:

• Local

• International

• Specialized

Execution – Six Key Factors

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Client Experience

• Integration responsibility

• Risk appetite

Industry Maturity:

• Contractor base

• Rail/Metro experience

• Consultant

Stakeholders:

• Local / Public

• Utilities

• Municipality

• Approval authorities

BACS Consortium – Team Profile

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Saudi Contractor

ENR #1 US, #3 International Contractor

World-Class Contractor / PM

115 Years of Experience

68 Years in KSA

35 Metro / Transit Worldwide

Mega Project Leader

In-House Design Capabilities

Global and Local Procurement

55,000 Employees

Saudi Contractor

Working History with ADA

Direct-Hire Expertise

42 Years of Experience

42 Years in KSA

Landmark Infrastructure

Large Civil Works Projects

In-House Design Capabilities

Global and Local Procurement

10,500 Employees

Saudi Contractor

#1 ME, ENR #24 International Contractor

Offices and Projects in 44 Countries

62 Years of Experience

49 Years in KSA

Landmark Infrastructure

Complex Mega Projects

In-House Design Capabilities

Global and Local Procurement

135,000 Employees

Saudi Long-Term Presence

Top Technology Solution Provider

Service in 200+ Countries

167 Years of Experience

76 Years in KSA

70+ Metro / Transit Worldwide

Complex Large-Scale Projects

In-House Design Capabilities

Rolling Stock and Systems Divisions

362,000 Employees

Riyadh Metro Project – BACS Scope

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• Total Length - 63 km

• Line 1 North - South - 38 km

• Line 2 East - West - 25 km

• Track:

• Elevated Track - 19 km

• At-Grade Track - 18 km

• Tunneling – 19 km

• Stations:

• 39 Elevated, At-Grade, Shallow and Deep

• 2 Iconic Stations

Mobilization:

• Considerable manual and non-manual workforce requirements.

• Visa allocation and processing and changing laws and requirements.

Skilled labor:

• Quantity and availability of workface in country and within the MENA region.

• Level of personnel training and competence.

Materials and equipment:

• Multiple contractors simultaneously contending for materials and equipment in country and

throughout the region.

Logistics of working within dense urban environments:

• Minimization of disruptions and maintenance of city movement.

• Public outreach and education within cities without public metro services.

• Coordination and development of interrelated forms of public transportation

Delivery Challenges of Rail and Metro Projects

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Questions

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