The Announcement Everyone's Buzzing About
Parsons Corporation announced today that it has been selected by Al Ittihad Club Company, the oldest sports club in Saudi Arabia, as the project management consultant for the Al Ittihad Sports Village in Jeddah. Moreover, this integrated development sits close to King Abdullah Sports City and marks new work for the company.
The award pushes the project’s design phase forward and covers the club’s headquarters, academy training pitches and facilities. Plus, the development sticks to FIFA standards and international best practices.
What Parsons Brings to the Pitch
“Parsons is proud to support Al Ittihad’s next chapter in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program, which enables sports to flourish within the Kingdom,” said Mark Otter. Parsons has delivered sports-related infrastructure ranging from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympics and will bring that same expertise to the Al Ittihad Sports Village.
Nearly 70 years of Parsons’ 80+ year history have included a portfolio in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the team draws on its global expertise and local knowledge to deliver projects aligned with national development priorities.
