REAL estate development and social housing will be among the prime drivers of the construction industry in the medium term with the private sector bolstering government efforts to tackle Saudi Arabia’s huge housing shortage.
THE iconic King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is fast becoming a visual reality with more than 45 buildings taking shape over a 160-hectare greenfield in the northeast of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh.
ON A teardrop-shaped plot just north of Riyadh, the King Abdullah Financial District is developing into a world-class business centre for banks, financial institutions, and professional services. Having finalised a Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified masterplan for the 1.
IT’S all hands on deck as Al Muhaidib Contracting Company works against the clock to complete the prestigious King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah a year ahead of schedule, in line with a royal decree to complete it this November.
AFTER a decade-long span since the last iconic skyscraper made a statement on Riyadh’s horizons, the city is now poised to see the completion next month of yet another towering landmark: the Burj Rafal which, at 308 m tall, stakes claims to being the tallest residential tower in the capital.
INSPIRED by Andalusian, Ottoman and Moroccan architecture, work on the villas and associated features at the Blominvest-Maskan Arabia Real Estate Development project has kicked off with plans to complete it in a little over a year’s time.
A RIYADH-based master-developer is currently spearheading the development of two massive areas – one in the capital and the other in Dammam – that it believes are key investment destinations and hold potential for growth. These include Al Gamra, an integrated development located in the heart of “New Riyadh” covering a total area of 2.
IN A bid to meet the growing demand for housing in Saudi Arabia, Mizat Development Company has put its plans to develop a classy residential compound in Riyadh on the fast track.
VETERAN precast concrete specialist Qanbar Dywidag Precast Concrete Company (QDC) has created a niche for itself in the Saudi market with its services being called upon for projects that demand a high level of expertise.
ALFARES International Company Steel Industry and Scaffolding is boosting its capabilities with the establishment of a new structural steel facility covering approximately 10,000 sq m at Sudair Industrial City on Al Qassim Road in the Central Province.
HAVING made its debut in the market over three decades ago with the stunning landmark of King Fahad International Airport in the Eastern Province, Armetal Metal Industries continues to grow its list of prestigious projects – its latest being the spectacular King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (Kapsarc).
ZAMIL Ladders Factory recently commissioned an ultra-modern production line for ladders that have been designed to European standards and comply with the safety rules and regulations of EN131.
STAYING clear of the ‘volume’ race, Sigma Paints Middle East has since its inception focused on quality and innovation, which has seen the introduction of some of the most pioneering paint solutions to the region.
USING a business model that aims at providing exactly what the market requires, Maban Real Estate Investment has been focusing on meeting the surging demand for housing in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia which suffers a serious shortage of reasonably priced homes.
GLOBAL formwork specialist Paschal-Werk G Maier is looking at expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia.
REAL estate developer Nesaj has made an impressive entry into Saudi Arabia’s property market with the completion of its first project Sakanat al Nada within 10 months.
KiCE Construction Equipment, which specialises in the manufacture of equipment for concrete and block production, has been cashing on the huge demand for its mobile batching plant that has quadrupled over the past few years in Saudi Arabia.
ALTAISEER Aluminium Company, a leading manufacturer of aluminium extrusions in the Gulf, is planning an extensive expansion which is designed to position it as the second largest aluminium extrusion producer in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.
THE Saudi government’s drive to boost its infrastructure has spelt success for Al Latifia Trading and Contracting Company, which has been involved in a large number of key projects in the kingdom over the past few years.
REGIONAL business solutions provider BT Business Solutions (BT-BS) this year marks a decade of service to businesses in the region, offering state-of-the-art solutions that cater to the specific needs of each industry it serves.
A LANDMARK distribution agreement with a leading German formworking, trenching lining and geotechnical solutions provider enabled Saudi Scaffolding Factory (SSF) to clinch a number of prestigious projects last year such as the Jabal Omar development in Makkah and King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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UNIVERSAL Building Materials Merchants Company (UBM), Saudi Arabia’s leading supplier of mechanical and door hardware products, is expanding its presence in the kingdom and the GCC region with new facilities, innovative concepts and business ventures.
KTI Saudi Arabia, a manufacturer of turnkey solutions for special industrial refrigeration plants, expects a significant growth in sales of its concrete cooling systems given the boom in the construction industry in the kingdom.
INDIA-based Visaka Industries, a new entrant into the Saudi market, is planning to intensify its efforts at penetrating the market through extensive marketing techniques aimed at securing a firm foothold in the region.
WITH its finger firmly on the pulse of the market, Kanoo Machinery continues to boost its presence and product portfolio and hence its rapidly growing count of success stories in Saudi Arabia.
TAMEER Specialized Systems Company (Tasco), a resilient and sport flooring specialist, has newly added three important projects to the already impressive portfolio that it has built up within five years of its inception. The Saudi-based company has recently successfully installed a play area at the Doha International Airport in Qatar.
SWISS cabling solutions specialist Reichle & De-Massari (R&M) has completed a multi-phase network infrastructure makeover for Riyadh’s Al Hammadi Hospital, one of the leading Saudi healthcare facilities in Saudi Arabia. Al Hammadi Hospital is the latest in a series of significant cabling installations done by R&M.
