Hong Kong Firm to Build 30,000 Homes Yearly in Saudi Arabia

Housing shortages strain cities worldwide, but one Hong Kong company is exporting a solution that could shelter thousands of families faster than ever before.

AluHouse, a leader in modular construction since 2014, is partnering with a Saudi Arabian company to build a massive factory producing 30,000 prefabricated apartments each year starting in 2027. The factory will span 300,000 square meters, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in investment.

The timing couldn't be better. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 program is transforming the kingdom through rapid modernization and economic diversification beyond oil. That growth means more people need homes, and they need them quickly.

AluHouse specializes in Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), a technique that builds complete apartment units in factories before transporting them to construction sites. Each module undergoes quality inspections before installation, ensuring consistent standards while dramatically cutting construction time.

Chairman Eric Kwong told reporters that Saudi officials are "very keen" on the technology. The approach offers a stark contrast to traditional building methods that can take years to complete projects.

The Ripple Effect

This expansion represents more than just business growth. It's a technology transfer that could reshape how the Middle East addresses housing challenges.

Factory-built homes reduce construction waste, lower costs, and speed up delivery times. What once took months or years can now happen in weeks. For families waiting for affordable housing, that timeline shift is life-changing.

The partnership also strengthens economic ties between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, creating jobs in both regions while proving that innovative solutions developed in one city can solve problems thousands of miles away.

Hong Kong has heavily promoted MiC technology domestically, and now that expertise is going global. Other Middle Eastern nations facing similar housing pressures will be watching closely.

AluHouse becomes the first Hong Kong modular construction manufacturer to establish a Middle Eastern factory, potentially paving the way for others to follow.

By 2027, the factory could be sheltering 30,000 families annually in homes built faster, cheaper, and more sustainably than traditional methods allow.