In Saudi Arabia some 16 road construction deals worth a total of US$ 597.25 million have now been awarded by the Transport Ministry. The projects involve the construction of some 969km of road links in the country. Key projects include the Hada-Jamoom ring road in Makkah Province as well as the completion of Hair-Houta road. Another key project is for the 46km Niam link road, which will be carried out by Omeir Trade & Contracting Company.