The ilmi Science Discovery and Innovation Centre has reached a major construction milestone with a topping-off ceremony, signalling steady progress on what is set to become one of Riyadh’s landmark developments.
Situated within Mohammed Bin Salman Non-profit City (Misk City) in Riyadh, the first non-profit city in the world, ilmi Science Discovery & Innovation Center will be both a national landmark and an immersive destination where families and friends convene to explore the 38,000 sq m site of cultural experiences.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials and project leaders, including Dr Munir Eldesouki, Vice Chairman of ilmi; Dr Ghassan AlShibl, Chairman of Misk City; Dr Badr AlBadr, CEO of the Misk Foundation; and Barry Lewis, Group CEO of ALEC, the project’s main contractor. Management teams from ILMI, Misk City, ALEC and the project’s New York-based architects were also present.
In a LinkedIn post, David Henry, CEO of the Misk City, described the occasion as a special moment for all involved, noting the collaborative effort behind delivering what he called an “outstanding building” that is expected to become a signature feature on the Riyadh skyline for decades to come.
Once completed, the ilmi Science Discovery and Innovation Centre is expected to serve as a hub for learning, research and innovation, supporting Saudi Arabia’s broader ambitions to foster knowledge-based growth.
Construction is progressing on schedule, with project completion targeted for the second quarter of 2027, he said.
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