Saudi contracting sector impacted by falling oil prices – Official

Riyadh-Mubasher: Contracting projects in Saudi Arabia are impacted by tumbling oil prices, Al-Yaum newspaper reported, citing Osama Al-Afaliq, head of Saudi Commission for Contractors.

He expected contracting projects to fall 30% on low oil revenues.

Contractors continue executing several infrastructure projects, Al-Afaliq said, noting that the budget of this year indicates that the government continues spending on infrastructure projects.

The official expressed confidence in the private sector to implement diversified projects.

 

 

Mubasher Contribution Time: 10-Jan-2016 04:20 (GMT)