The National Housing Company clarified in a statement on Thursday that “this partnership comes as a continuation of its unique projects with major global construction companies, aiming to build 20,000 residential units of varying sizes and types. These will include a range of facilities, health services, educational and commercial services, public service areas, and a comprehensive quality of life.” Last Wednesday, the Chinese company signed a contract with Al-Daraya Company to execute, which includes carrying out major infrastructure works, including road tunnels and other works, valued at 6.65 billion riyals, approximately 1.8 billion dollars. According to the Chinese company, it has built more than 90 percent of the, and three-quarters of the main airports, in addition to one-third of the urban utility tunnels. Moreover, one in every 25 Chinese individuals lives in a home built by the “China State Construction Engineering Corporation.”
