National homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises on Thursday said it signed a memo of understanding between its subsidiary, K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Focused on fostering cooperation and strategic partnership in the real estate finance sector, the MOU was signed by Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Al-Tawil, deputy minister for residential supply stimulus & real estate development, and Ara K. Hovnanian, chairman of the board, CEO and president of Matawan-based Hovnanian Enterprises, on Aug. 21.
Hovnanian, with its extensive experience in delivering over 369,000 homes in the U.S., will leverage this expertise through K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments to enhance the housing sector in Saudi Arabia.
The collaboration will bring global expertise, innovative homebuilding designs and advanced construction technologies to Saudi Arabia, enhancing the development of integrated communities.
The partnership will also focus on conducting joint workshops and preparing executive studies to expedite housing projects with greater efficiency and effectiveness, directly supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its objective to create vibrant neighborhoods and attract further investment in the housing sector.
“We are thrilled about the future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and honored to contribute to Vision 2030 and its critical housing initiatives. This partnership enables us to bring our decades of experience in residential development to a dynamic and growing market, where we can help shape innovative communities that truly enhance the quality of life for their residents,” Hovnanian said.