In 2026, Saudi Vision 2030 is undergoing a profound "reordering."
NEOM's The Line has been drastically scaled back, the Trojena dam contract cancelled, the Moonlight desalination plant called off…
But one project has not only avoided cuts – it is accelerating delivery.
That project is Red Sea Global (RSG) – 22 islands, 50 resorts, 8,000 hotel keys, covering 28,000 km² of coastline, with a total investment of approximately US$35 billion.
More importantly: it has already generated real hotel revenue, over 100 construction contracts are being executed, and around another 100 are in tender.
This is not a "vision."
This is one of the most certain delivery opportunities in the Saudi construction market in 2026.
01 The World's Most Demanding Green Building Test – A "Hidden Certification" for Chinese Building Material Companies
RSG's construction standards may be the strictest on the planet:
- 100% renewable energy driven:All building materials require carbon footprint accounting (EPD documentation)
- Zero single‑use plastics:Packaging and auxiliary materials must be fully biodegradable
- Zero coral reef damage:Every pile foundation must pass marine ecological assessment
- Mandatory LEED Platinum/Gold certification:Materials must meet LEED credit requirements
These are not "bonus points" – they are entry tickets.
For Chinese green building material companies, this is both the highest‑level testing ground and an invisible passport to the global ecological luxury construction supply chain.
If you pass RSG's screening, you automatically gain a gateway to LEED Platinum projects worldwide and top luxury hotel groups.
02 A US$35 Billion Breakdown of Material Demands – Which Categories Are Chinese Companies Most Competitive In?
✅ Photovoltaic and new energy infrastructure
760,000 PV panels already installed – huge demand for energy storage enclosures, submarine cable accessories (J‑tubes, protective sleeves). Chinese steel/aluminium brackets and optical cable companies have clear advantages.
✅ Pre‑fabricated stainless steel overwater villas
RSG has installed 38 overwater villas made of 316L / 2205 duplex stainless steel on Shura Island. Chinese stainless steel pipe manufacturers (e.g., in Tongxiang, Wuxi, CITIC Special Steel) offer prices 40–60% lower than Europe, with fully mature technology.
✅ Desert eco‑hotel building materials
Ultra‑thin sintered stone (3–6mm) – withstands temperatures above 70°C, lightweight. Companies like Monalisa, Jianyi, OCEANO have mature product lines, but penetration in RSG projects is almost zero.
✅ Marine infrastructure
Pre‑stressed concrete piles, steel pipe piles, anti‑corrosion coatings for marine environments, HDPE marine pipes (PE100 RC)… China is the world's largest HDPE pipe manufacturer, and companies like Hempel and SKShu (3Trees) already have supply records in the Middle East.
✅ Green interior systems
Low‑VOC / zero‑VOC coatings, FSC‑certified wood and furniture – many domestic companies (3Trees, Carpoly, Fuwni Furnishings, etc.) already have the basics, only lacking "international certification case studies."
03 Beyond the Red Sea: First Steel Lift at the "Megalith" Venue in Diriyah – China Railway Construction Bags Another Major Saudi Aviation Contract
The vitality of Saudi Arabia's construction market is not limited to the Red Sea coast.
On 18 May local time, in the historic Diriyah district of Riyadh, the multi‑purpose venue, for which China Construction Steel Structure is responsible for the detailed steel design, fabrication, and installation, completed its first lift.
This "megalith" venue uses 7,100 tonnes of steel, with the largest truss spanning nearly 119 metres and weighing 300 tonnes. It can accommodate 20,000 people.
It pays homage to millennium‑old mud‑brick architecture while incorporating efficient energy systems, natural ventilation, and daylighting – a model of cultural and sustainable integration under Saudi Vision 2030.
On 20 May local time, Dai Hegen, Chairman of China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), met with the CEO of Saudi Airlines Group in Jeddah.
Phase I of the Jeddah Airport maintenance hangar, built in cooperation, is already in operation. In the future, the two sides will deepen collaboration in photovoltaics, wind power, energy storage, smart grids, and other fields.
Chinese construction + Chinese building materials are moving from "participants" to "main forces" in Saudi Arabia.
04 The First Exhibition of the Second Half – Direct Access to Saudi Buyers
In 2026, Saudi Arabia remains one of the construction markets with massive ongoing investment and real payment flows.
And Chinese building material companies are fully capable of filling the gaps in high‑end segments such as green, low‑carbon, and marine engineering – the only missing pieces are information channels and precise matchmaking.
That is precisely the purpose of the first exhibition of the second half, which we are organising.
The exhibition we are proud to present is the Jeddah International Building Exhibition.
You no longer need to send messages or wait for emails from behind a screen.
Come face to face – submit your credentials, showcase your products, and get onto buyer lists.
"The world's most demanding green building projects are being constructed on the islands of the Red Sea.
For Chinese building material companies that pass this test, it is not just an order –
it is a passport to proving themselves in the world's top construction markets.
The highest standards are often the best calling card."
Don't let "nobody has done in‑depth research" become your regret.
The first exhibition of the second half – your Saudi orders are waiting.
