London-based Design & Technology firm Cross Works (XW) opens a regional headquarters in Riyadh, KSA

We’re proud to announce the opening of our new office in Riyadh, which will serve as Cross Works' MENA Headquarters, supporting our continued growth across Saudi Arabia and the wider region. This milestone reinforces our long-term commitment to working in the Kingdom, building on our established presence across major public-sector giga-projects and collaborations with private developers and consultancies.

By establishing a permanent base in Riyadh, we aim to better support our clients on the ground and deepen our impact by building a talented local team that complements our London-based design and technology studio.

Hakan Agca, Founder & Managing Director, commented:

"Having worked across the Middle East for much of my career, Riyadh has become a second home. This expansion reflects our belief that to deliver exceptional, contextually grounded work, you must be present. It enables us to be closer to our partners, more agile in our response, and embedded in the local culture and ways of working. We’ve always delivered high standards from London — now, with our Riyadh base, we’re adding another dimension to our offering, whether at the scale of a plot, a city plan, or a digital initiative."

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to AstroLabs, who played an instrumental role in supporting our setup in the Kingdom. Their seamless handling of official and logistical matters made the process smooth and efficient. Special thanks to Peter Hacker, Roland Daher, Alex Nicholls, Mira Betto, Alanood Alajawi and the whole AstroLabs team and the whole AstroLabs team — we look forward to growing together and collaborating on future ventures / growth plans! Read the story: UK-based Design & Technology Firm, Cross Works (XW), Chooses Saudi Arabia as its Regional Headquarters with AstroLabs - AstroLabs