Gov’t tenders airport + railways projects: The government is seeking bids for projects aimed at expanding airport and railway capacities, Meed reported last week (here and here). A SAR 4 bn project will double-track the phosphate railway network, while King Salman Airport is looking to award a 30-year concession for new fuel capacity.

#1- Double-tracking the phosphate rail: Saudi Arabia Railways has issued a tender for a contract worth over SAR 4 bn (c. USD 1 bn) to double-track its phosphate railway network. The 100 km project — for whom ARX is consulting — aims to connect Waad Al Shamal mines to Ras Al Khair in the Eastern Province and comprises the first of four projects expected to overhaul the country’s phosphate rail infrastructure, Meed notes. The deadline to submit bids is 20 January, 2026.

Saudi is ramping up phosphate production: The government’s significant expansion of rail capacity directly supports the increased industrial and mining investment in Wa’ad Al Shamal. This investment is currently valued at over SAR 80 bn, with future phosphate projects slated to boost the total commitment by an additional SAR 50 bn. The construction of the Phosphate 3 project in Wa’ad Al Shamal is expected to increase Saudi Arabia’s annual phosphate production to 9 mn tons.

#2- King Salman Airport to get added fuel capacity: PIF-owned King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIAD) is looking to award a 30-year concession at King Salman International Airport, which will establish aircraft fuel storage facilities, distribution networks, and hydrant systems for new parking areas for aircraft.

The project consists of a public-private partnership operating on a design, build, finance, operate and maintain basis. The deadline to submit bids is 1 March, 2026. KSIAD aims for financial close by the end of 2026, with the first phase of construction scheduled to wrap up by early 2029.

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