Al-mutlaq & Bu-nuhayah Consulting Engineers

What Al-mutlaq & Bu-nuhayah Consulting Engineers does

Al-Mutlaq & Bu-Nuhayah Consulting Engineers (MBCE) is a Riyadh-headquartered, privately-held multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consulting firm founded in 1985 by Engr. Marwan Al-Mutlaq, with Arch. Fahad Bu-Nuhayah and Arch. Gerry Barcebal joining the partnership in 1990. The firm provides end-to-end consulting services spanning master planning, urban design, architectural design, interior design, landscaping, feasibility studies, graphic design, project/construction management, and land and property development for projects of any size or scope, along with specialty services in data center and telecom facility design and mechanical engineering compliant with ASHRAE and BSI standards.

MBCE's core technology stack is anchored in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) used for animation, presentation, and cross-disciplinary coordination, supplemented by advanced information management systems and self-developed digital progress reporting. The firm has accumulated a portfolio of 600+ projects over 30+ years across banks, government buildings, business groups, palaces and villas, office buildings, embassies, universities, and telecom technical buildings, including three technical buildings in Riyadh that have received Uptime Institute design approval from the United States. Customer disclosures span major Saudi banks (Al Rajhi, SABB, HSBC, ANB, Samba, Al Inma, Al Jazira, Saudi Hollandi, Gulf International Bank), telecom operators (Mobily, STC), universities (Prince Sultan University, King Saud University), and government entities (GCC Riyadh, Algeria Ministry projects, Jakarta and Bosnia embassies), with 66% of services tied to corporation and public-sector engagements.

The firm's business model is project-based fee-for-service consulting, delivered through direct client engagement with enterprise and institutional buyers, primarily within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with selective international work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, no funding rounds or external investment are recorded, and the company appears to operate as a founder- and partner-owned professional services firm.

Name

Al-mutlaq & Bu-nuhayah Consulting Engineers

Legal name

Al-Mutlaq & Bu-Nuhayah Consulting Engineers

Website

https://mbce.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Al-Mutlaq & Bu-Nuhayah Consulting Engineers (MBCE) is a privately-held Riyadh-based multidisciplinary architecture, planning, and engineering consultancy founded in 1985. It serves Saudi banks, telecom operators, government entities, universities, and real estate developers across 600+ completed projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural & Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Architectural consulting services
• Engineering design services
• Urban planning consulting
• Construction project management
• Interior design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MBCE provides multidisciplinary professional consulting services in planning, architecture, and engineering. Its core offerings include master planning and urban design, architectural design, interior design, landscaping, project/construction management, feasibility studies, graphic design, and land and property development. The firm also delivers specialty services such as data center design (with Uptime Institute approval) and telecommunication facility design.

Product overview

Al-Mutlaq & Bu-Nuhayah Consulting Engineers (MB) is a multidisciplinary professional consulting company established in 1985, providing consultant services in planning, architecture, and engineering. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including Master Planning and Urban Design, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Landscaping, Project/Construction Management, Feasibility Studies, Graphic Design, and Land and Property Development. Specializations include Data Center Design Services with Uptime Institute design approval for technical buildings, and Telecommunication Facilities Design for telecom infrastructure. MB also provides Mechanical Engineering Services including HVAC systems design compliant with ASHRAE and BSI standards. The company has completed approximately 600 projects spanning banks, government facilities, commercial complexes, residential villas, and office buildings throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Planning and Urban Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ projects completed including Banks, Government, Business Groups, Palace and Villas, Office Buildings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with major Saudi operations; competes with MBCE on large-scale planning, architecture, and PMCM mandates but offers a vastly broader service portfolio.
• Jacobs: Global technical and consulting services firm with significant KSA operations delivering architecture, engineering, and construction management — overlaps with MBCE on government and infrastructure engagements.
• Bechtel: Global engineering, construction, and project management firm with active Saudi engagements; competes with MBCE for large-scale PMC and design mandates in KSA.
• Arcadis: Global design, engineering, and consulting firm with Middle East operations providing architecture, master planning, and PMCM services directly competing with MBCE on Saudi urban development projects.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with strong Middle East presence delivering A&E and project management services overlapping MBCE's offerings, particularly on Vision 2030 megaprojects.

Direct peers

• Khatib & Alami: Middle East-based A&E consultancy delivering planning, architecture, and engineering across the GCC — competes head-to-head with MBCE for large Saudi infrastructure, institutional, and urban development commissions.
• Saudi Diyar Consultants: Saudi multi-disciplinary design and engineering firm with overlapping architectural, MEP, and project management offerings targeting the same KSA corporate and government client base as MBCE.
• Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants: Saudi-headquartered multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture consultancy with similar client base (government, banks, developers) and comparable service breadth to MBCE.
• Dar Al-Handasah Architects & Engineering (Shair & Partners): Pan-Arab A&E consultancy with deep Saudi footprint across planning, architecture, and engineering — directly comparable to MBCE in service mix and target clients, but at materially larger scale.

Regional players

• Omrania & Associates: Riyadh-based architecture, engineering, and planning consultancy — directly overlapping with MBCE's KSA-centric service portfolio and customer segments, particularly in institutional and commercial projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MBCE.com.sa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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