Saudi Arabia–UAE power grid interconnection, electricity trading and cross-border rail freight link – MoU signed; technical, economic & environmental studies to follow
مذكرة تفاهم سعودية–إماراتية للربط الكهربائي وتجارة الكهرباء والربط السككي العابر للحدود – تليها دراسات فنية واقتصادية وبيئية
New bilateral framework for a Saudi–UAE grid link and rail freight corridor; transmission and rail feasibility consultants should track the study packages, with HV and rail contractors following later.
| Type | Pre-qualification / EOI |
|---|---|
| Status | Open – deadline not published |
| Country | Saudi Arabia · Riyadh |
| Client / owner | Saudi Ministry of Energy / UAE Ministry of Investment |
| Announced | 08 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Substations & transmission grids, Rail & metro |
Trades and packages needed
- MEP & process design engineering (main package)
- Structural & civil design
- Land surveying & geotechnical investigation
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines
What to do
Early stage – get on the client's or bidders' vendor lists now.