ZAMIL Steel Construction Company (ZSCC), a subsidiary of Zamil Industrial Investment Co. (Zamil Industrial), has been awarded a turnkey project contract valued at SR90.8 million ($24.2 million) by the Gulf Real Estate Company for its new shopping mall project in Dammam. The agreement was signed on Tuesday (April 28) in Riyadh. The contract is expected to have a positive impact on the company's consolidated financials at the end of each stage during 2015 and 2016. The duration of the contract is 12 months, with the company set to begin supplying the building materials in the third quarter of 2015. It is anticipated that all project works will be completed in the second quarter of 2016. The scope of the contract includes the design, fabrication, supply and erection of approximately 1,210 metric tons of pre-engineered steel buildings as well as the provision of all EPC works, including civil works, electrical works, mechanical and structural works, and finishing works, for the new shopping mall project, which is owned by the Gulf Real Estate Company and located in Al Faisaliyah district in Dammam in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. The shopping mall project is a fast-track undertaking that includes many components. The complex safety and security requirements and challenging time frame associated with the construction will necessitate an extraordinary level of attention to detail. The landmark shopping center, which spans an area of over 33,000 square meters, will be home to dozens of local chain stores and international boutiques, and will offer a wide range of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. “ZSCC is widely recognized as an experienced provider of top-notch building materials, product innovations and project management services throughout the region,” said Nawaf Al Zamil, vice president of Zamil Steel's Building Products Group. “This project is a perfect match for our company since we are turnkey project specialists. We are able to provide access to the top-quality supplies and the highly skilled staff required to complete this complex undertaking on time and to the client's satisfaction.” Nasir A. Albadah, managing director of Gulf Real Estate Company, stated that the new mall is the first phase of a large-scale fully integrated project that includes the development of a hotel, luxury apartments and residential towers. The project will greatly contribute to the shopping experience in the surrounding area. The Gulf Real Estate Company, a closed joint-stock company, is a leading real estate development firm. The company has successfully developed several world-class office towers in strategic places in Riyadh, in addition to developing a major housing complex and the Crystal Plaza Furniture Market in an area of 54,000 square meters. — SG
