Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Transformative Mega-Projects and Fire Protection Expertise
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is reshaping the nation’s landscape with some of the world’s most ambitious mega-projects. From futuristic cities to cutting-edge tourism developments, these projects require advanced fire and life safety solutions to meet international safety standards.
With our expertise in fire protection engineering, smoke control, and code compliance and having worked throughout the Kingdom for over 15 years, TERPconsulting is ready to support developers and project owners in ensuring fire safety and regulatory compliance for these transformative developments.
Vision 2030’s Landmark Mega Projects
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is focused on economic diversification, sustainability, and innovation.
Here are some of the most significant projects shaping Saudi Arabia’s future:
NEOM: The Smart City of the Future
NEOM is a $500 billion megacity designed to be a global hub for technology, sustainability, and innovation. Within Neom, several projects stand out:
- The Line – A 170-km-long linear city with no cars or streets, powered by renewable energy.
- Oxagon – A floating industrial complex, the largest of its kind.
- Trojena – A futuristic mountain resort hosting the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
Given the complexity of NEOM’s design, performance-based fire and life safety strategies, require advanced fire modeling, and unique smoke control strategiesconcepts, and compliance with international codes are expected —areas where TERPconsulting excels.
Red Sea Global: Sustainable Luxury Tourism
The Red Sea Project is transforming Saudi Arabia’s western coastline into a high-end, sustainable tourism destination. Spanning 22 islands and multiple luxury resorts, this project presents unique challenges in fire protection due to its remote locations, high-end construction, and marine environments.
TERPconsulting’s expertise in fire and smoke modeling, emergency egress planning, and compliance with international fire codes makes us a valuable partner for developers seeking technical fire protection design and solutions.
Qiddiya: The Entertainment Capital of the Middle East
Qiddiya is envisioned as a massive entertainment, sports, and culture destination near Riyadh.
The project includes theme parks, stadiums, hotels, and world-class attractions.
Mega-scale entertainment complexes require comprehensive fire safety strategies, including:
- Smoke control systems for large indoor spaces
- Evacuation modeling for high-occupancy venues
- Fire suppression systems tailored to amusement and hospitality facilities
TERPconsulting ’s headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada, and experience working on the famed
Las Vegas Strip for the past 15 years give us the expertise necessary to partner with and bring the most modern solutions to the Entertainment Capital of the Middle East. TERPconsulting’s proficiency in providing fire protection to the world’s most innovative entertainment venues ensures code compliance and public safety in complex, high-traffic environments like those being developed in Qiddiya.
Diriyah Gate: Preserving History with Modern Safety Standards
A UNESCO heritage site, Diriyah Gate is a $20 billion cultural and tourism project restoring the birthplace of the Saudi state. With historic architecture and modern infrastructure, this development requires a delicate balance between fire protection and preservation.
Our code consulting expertise ensures compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC) and international fire protection standardsSaudi Fire Code (SFC) while maintaining the historical integrity of the site.
How can TERPconsulting support Vision 2030 projects?
With decades of experience in fire protection engineering and code consulting, the team of licensed fire protection engineers at TERPconsulting are equipped to assist developers, architects, and project owners with:
- Owners’ Representation for Fire & Life Safety Large-scale projects require oversight to ensure compliance with fire protection regulations. As owners’ representatives, we provide technical expertise, code interpretation, and risk assessment throughout the design and construction process.
- Advanced Fire & Smoke Modeling Expertise Saudi Arabia’s mega projects involve unique architectural challenges, requiring performance-based fire protection solutions. Our expertise in:
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) smoke modeling,
- Egress analysis and evacuation simulations, and
- Fire suppression system design, ensures safety in high-rise towers, underground developments, and complex mixed-use spaces.
- Code Compliance & Regulatory Guidance
Navigating Saudi Building Code (SBC), Saudi Fire Code (SFC), NFPA standards, and
international fire codesbest industry practices can be complex. TERPconsulting provides:- Code analysis and compliance strategies,
- Fire safety design reviews, and
- Third-party peer reviews.
By working closely with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and project stakeholders, we streamline approvals and mitigate compliance risks.
Partner with TERPconsulting for Fire Safety in Vision 2030 Projects
As Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 continues to drive the future of construction and urban development, ensuring fire protection, life safety, and regulatory compliance is essential. TERPconsulting’s expertise in all aspects of fire protection and life safety smoke control, fire modeling, and code consulting makes us an ideal partner for complex mega projects.