Saudi ‘feeding frenzy is over’ for architects

Saudi Arabia's Development Slowdown

The once-thriving development pipeline in Saudi Arabia has slowed down, impacting architects. Just 18 months ago, many major UK practices were setting up outposts or working on mega projects in the kingdom.

A chancellor's visit to Riyadh last month aimed to promote UK businesses, following previous government efforts to strengthen economic ties with Saudi Arabia.

Should you work in Saudi Arabia?

This question was posed by The AJ, as some firms avoided commissions in the kingdom, while others were deeply involved in masterplanning large-scale projects.

Author's summary: Saudi Arabia's development slowdown affects architects.

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