Al-Hogail Visits China to Enhance Cooperation in Housing and Infrastructure, Opens Saudi-Chinese Contractors Forum

Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, will embark on an official visit to the People's Republic of China from June 13 to 16, 2026, aimed at enhancing joint cooperation in the sectors of housing, real estate development, infrastructure, and smart city technologies.

The visit includes the opening of the Saudi-Chinese Contractors Forum, which aims to strengthen quality partnerships, exchange expertise, and explore investment opportunities in housing, infrastructure, and urban development projects. The forum will see wide participation from government entities, companies, investors, and contractors from both countries.

The visit will also feature a series of meetings with officials and leaders of leading Chinese companies and institutions in the fields of modern construction, manufacturing, digital technologies, and smart city solutions. Additionally, the delegation will review the latest practices and advanced experiences in urban development and the management of urban facilities and services.

The visit is part of efforts to strengthen economic and developmental relations between Saudi Arabia and China, expanding cooperation areas to support the objectives of Vision 2030 in developing the municipal and housing sector and enhancing urban development efficiency.

Through this visit, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing aims to build effective international partnerships that contribute to knowledge transfer, localize modern technologies, and enhance private sector participation in developmental projects, positively impacting the quality of life and efficiency of services provided to citizens.