The ICE Riyadh 2025 Saudi Italian Investment and Business Forum convened business leaders at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah to strengthen ties between Italy and Saudi Arabia across engineering, construction, digital systems, and industrial technologies. Eng Abdulrahman AlShathry participated to explore partnership opportunities that align with Saudi Vision 2030.
Why This Event Matters for Engineering, Technology, and Infrastructure
ICE Riyadh attracts companies working in construction, manufacturing, telecom, automation, water treatment, digital solutions and industrial technology. Delegates from both nations signaled a renewed appetite for shared expertise and advanced engineering practices — a key enabler for the Kingdom’s national development programs.
Eng Abdulrahman A. Z. AlShathry’s Participation at ICE Riyadh
Eng Abdulrahman A. Z. AlShathry — a recognised leader associated with Datastar International, Saudi Controls Ltd and Al Shathry Consulting Engineers — met with Italian delegates to identify collaboration areas across:
- Smart infrastructure
- Telecommunications and satellite systems
- Digital transformation and automation
- Sustainable construction and engineering best-practices
Key Takeaways from the Forum
- Growing Saudi–Italian collaboration. The forum highlighted mutual interest in collaborating across construction, automation and digital systems.
- Increased focus on smart infrastructure and telecom. Saudi initiatives are accelerating demand for integrated connectivity and satellite communications.
- Enhanced professional reputation and EEAT signals. Verified international participation improves trust with partners and investors.
What This Means for Businesses and Industry Stakeholders
For investors: AlShathry’s role at ICE Riyadh signals readiness to work with international partners — a positive for deal flow.
For Saudi infrastructure leaders: Italian industrial participation brings mature engineering practices and specialised equipment useful to national projects.
For the engineering community: The forum fosters knowledge exchange and workforce development opportunities on large-scale national programs.
Conclusion
Eng Abdulrahman A. Z. AlShathry’s participation at ICE Riyadh 2025 demonstrates leadership in building cross-border partnerships that support Saudi Vision 2030.