Saudi Arabia's Sports Ministry is expected to receive bids in the second quarter of this year for the construction of two stadiums as part of the kingdom's plan to build sports stadiums under its $2.7bn capital projects programme. The bids for the expansion of Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh are expected by 18 July. The expansion aims to increase its seating capacity to about 45,000 spectators in order to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2027. The existing capacity of the stadium is 22,188 seats. The bids for the King Fahd International Stadium Riyadh expansion are due on 12 August. The expansion seeks to increase the stadium capacity from 68,752 seats to 92,000 seats. The client issued the request for proposals on 8 April. Capital projects In July last year, the ministry invited construction companies to submit prequalification documents for the main construction contracts for the schemes that are part of the capital projects programme. The projects, which are set for completion before the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, include: Increasing the capacity of King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh to 92,000 seats Expanding the seating capacity of Riyadh’s Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium to 45,000 Increasing the capacity of Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium to 30,000 seats An increase in seating capacity for the Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium in Al Khair to 45,000 The construction of a sustainable New Riyadh Stadium in the north of Riyadh with 45,000 seats The next main element of the ministry’s projects programme is the construction of 30 new training grounds and facilities in proximity to the stadiums that will be used for the 2027 competition. Construction on the schemes is expected to start this year and be completed by December 2025. A total of 18 facilities will be ready in time for the 2026 AFC Women’s Cup. (ICE RIYADH)

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