Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm (AS&H) in co-operation with Clifford Chance advised Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) in relation to Six Flags Qiddiya.
The AED 3.67 bn (SAR 3.75 bn) contract was signed on 12 December 2021 awarding the contract to Bouygues Bâtiment International (BBI) – a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction and Saudi Almabani General Contractors.
Qiddiya is planned to become a leader in entertainment, sports and the arts and a destination that presents a wide spectrum of offerings that include sports, wellness, nature, environment, parks, attractions, mobility as well as arts and culture.
The theme park will cover an area of 320,000 m2 and will feature 28 rides and attractions of which 10 will be thrill rides and 18 rides designed for families and young children.
A cross-border team comprising of AS&H and Clifford Chance lawyers was led by Partners Majid Al-Sheikh and Daniel Royle and Head of Construction MENA Inaamul Laher, additionally with the support from Tim Steadman (Clifford Chance Construction Group) as well as Senior Associates Anna Cornelius, Sultan Al-Fayez and Simon Smith and Associates Damon Dae-Il Kim and Alhanouf Al-Sultan.