Ceer has announced that it is awarding Modern Building Leaders (MBL) a SAR 5 billion (USD 1.3 billion) contract to construct the Ceer Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Complex in King Abdullah Economic City.
The facility will span over 1 million square metres, with an area under roof of 530,000 square meters.
Further, the facility will include dedicated zones for every stage of vehicle production, including a press shop, body shop, paint shop, and general assembly, as well as dedicated zones for logistics, waste management, warehouses, offices, water treatment system and a vehicle test track.
Commenting on the announcement, Jim DeLuca, CEO of Ceer, said: “We are delighted to witness the realization of our vision to ignite Saudi Arabia’s mobility industry, beginning with the construction of the Ceer Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Complex. This complex will be a benchmark for industrial excellence within the region and globally. It will feature the best technologies, equipment, and people, supported by partnerships with global industry leaders such as Dürr, Schuler, Siemens, ABB, and many more.”