KSA roads sector research

A global consultancy encountered a distinctive challenge: establishing a new road infrastructure company in Saudi Arabia for their client. To successfully enter this complex market, they required an in-depth understanding of the road sector’s ecosystem.

We delivered a comprehensive analysis that extended beyond competitive intelligence. Our research encompassed concession contracts, tolling technologies, government oversight practices, and road quality metrics. Utilizing specialized databases and focusing on the client’s unique business context, we provided customized insights that clarified the sector’s landscape and its intricate relationships with government bodies.

Our research streamlined the information-gathering process, saving the consultancy valuable time and equipping them with the knowledge to make strategic, informed decisions.

Client Challenge

A global consultancy is assisting a client in establishing a road company in KSA, analyzing company structures, the road sector’s impact on the ecosystem, and partnership methods with the government for road construction projects.

Our Solution

Comprehensive overview of competitors: HQ, Ownership, Governance structure, Assets and Revenues for a list of companies The scope expanded to:

Concession contracts types and examples.
Tolling Technologies and Funding.
How Authorities monitor road quality.
Road companies’ initiatives and KPIs.
Road quality and safety metrics.
Contribution of the road sector to a country’s economy.
Profit sharing mechanism of road companies with government
Incentives offered to companies to support use of sustainable practices in road operations

Outcome

Expertise in specialized databases .
Tailored analytical approaches to deliver comprehensive insights, ensuring that solutions were not only data-driven but also aligned with the specific context of the business question.
Streamlined the information-gathering process, synthesizing data from disparate sources into coherent and actionable insights that saved the consultant time.
Provided timely and actionable output, enabling the consultant to make informed decisions.