As BRICS nations deepen collaboration, young professionals like Saudi Arabia's Marzooq Alharbi are emerging as key architects of cross-continental progress. The China University of Petroleum graduate now leverages his expertise at China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), contributing to landmark projects reshaping Asia and the Middle East.
"My education bridged technical knowledge with cultural understanding," Alharbi told KhabarAsia. "Working on NEOM Future City – Saudi Arabia's $500 billion smart megacity – allows me to implement sustainable urban solutions developed through BRICS knowledge-sharing."
His portfolio extends to Qatar's Lusail Stadium, a FIFA World Cup 2022 centerpiece showcasing Sino-Arab engineering synergy. Analysts note such projects exemplify BRICS' growing influence in nurturing South-South cooperation, with infrastructure spending across member states projected to exceed $1.3 trillion by 2025.
For investors tracking emerging markets, Alharbi's journey underscores BRICS' role in creating skilled workforces and standardized technical frameworks. The bloc's New Development Bank recently allocated $2.7 billion for renewable energy and transport infrastructure across Asia and Africa.
As sunset paints crimson hues over NEOM's construction sites, this young Saudi professional embodies how BRICS initiatives are forging tangible connections between classrooms, boardrooms, and the cities of tomorrow.
