RIYADH — The Saudi Contractors Authority has announced that the 3rd Future Projects Forum (FPF) will kick off on March 22-24, 2021. The FPF is one of the authority’s initiatives and it will include in its 3rd edition the participation of 37 government and private entities, offering 1,000 projects worth more than SR600 billion. The authority said that the forum aims to improve the plans and decisions of contractors via estimating the time period and estimated costs for implementing the projects. The FPF is also an opportunity for contractors to explore future projects and opportunities, as it will enable them to plan their future projects. The FPF is a platform for project owners to present their projects, promoting the principle of transparency and competitiveness, as it is an exceptional opportunity to build relationships. The authority stated that the FPF 2021 comes after the success of the 1st and 2nd editions. The projects that will be proposed at the forum cover different sectors including oil and gas projects, petrochemicals, energy and electricity, infrastructure, housing and mining. — SPA