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Since then, we’ve walked a long path.
The proposal for the OQ Block 60 Solar EPC project—a 35MWac solar plant in one of Oman’s most ambitious energy zones—was submitted after more than 40+ days of focused work. Design reviews, documentation, site visits, coordination—over 130+ documents prepared, each a reflection of our team's commitment, capability, and clarity.
We weren’t just hopeful. We were confident.We knew we had something others didn’t.
We were the only Riyada & solar EPC company that physically went for the site visit. Others who joined were giants and pioneers—but not core EPC players. We understood the terrain, the timelines, the tension. And more importantly, we understood the real value of this project—not just the financial opportunity, but the chance to create lasting in-country value.
But progress doesn’t always follow a straight line.
Our key financial backer, based in Iran, but with the ongoing conflict in the region, all communication has been lost. The situation has frozen a critical part of our plan.
In parallel, OQ has not responded to our extension request. And on top of that, they did not accept a bank support letter, closing one more door we were hoping to keep open.
But time keeps moving, and so does the tender clock.
So, we made a call.
If it’s not coming together the right way, we step back—but we don’t stop.
This isn't failure. It’s part of the journey. And while we may pause on this specific bid, our mission remains unchanged. The impact we’re building in Oman’s renewable energy sector is bigger than one tender.
We still believe:
New players can deliver world-class results.
Local capabilities must be nurtured, not sidelined.
True partnerships are built on trust—not just transactions.
To everyone who stood by us—our partners, engineers, advisors, and friends—thank you. Your belief in us has never gone unnoticed.
We're not stepping away from the vision. We’re just recalibrating.
We don’t just talk about impact. We build it.
Let’s see where this road leads—again.