A NEW partnership in the aluminium business has created a strong operator in Saudi Arabia to take on the challenges of the latest demands posed by the stunning landmark buildings taking shape in the region.

Zamil Architectural Industries of the Zamil Group and Dubai’s Al Ghurair Construction have signed a joint venture to set up Zamil-Al Ghurair Aluminium in Saudi Arabia, based on a 50-50 equity share.
The Dammam-based company will be equipped to meet market demands and respond, at the same time, to challenges posed by key projects launched in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and Bahrain as well. The company will draw on the vast experience of the partner firms to become one of the most competent sources for manufacturing and fitting of aluminium and glazing in the markets.
“Zamil’s diverse product range and rich experience will combine with Al Ghurair’s capabilities in aluminium manufacture, fitting and glazing to create an entity that will take on the challenges of complex projects,” says a spokesman for the newly-established firm.
Al Ghurair will count on the support of its subsidiary Dubai-based Arabian Aluminium, which has played a key role in the construction of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Standing more than 828 m high and with over 160 storeys, the tower has accomplished a world record for the highest installation of an aluminium and glass façade. The cladding work is the largest project of its kind undertaken by Arabian Aluminium Company, which for over 40 years, has been offering a comprehensive range of products and services in aluminium, steel and stainless steel fabrication and its in-fills for buildings and industries.

Following the signing of the agreement, Suliman Abdullah Al Zamil, chairman of the board of directors of Zamil Architectural Industries, said: “This strategic partnership between Zamil Group and Al Ghurair, the two leading operators in their respective industries, will make the new company a strong operator with solid core competencies and provide an added synergy to the two groups in aluminium and glazing manufacturing sector.”
Essa Al Ghurair, vice-president of Al Ghurair Investments, said: “This partnership will provide a strong boost as it combines substantial experience gained over the years with reliance on superior technological competencies, the key to market presence in the Gulf area.
“We do hope that the new company will provide leadership in this industry in both the Saudi and Gulf markets.”
Al Ghurair Construction also includes a number of companies under its umbrella including: Arabian Concrete Products, which manufactures concrete blocks; Arabian Marble, engaged in processing and installation of granite, marble, and other natural stone works; Arabian Mix, a readymix supplier; Arabian Foundations Engineering, a technical contracting company involved in executing cast-in-situ bored piles, diaphragm walls, ground anchors, secant pile wall, contiguous pile wall, sheet pile, excavation and dewatering; and Arabian GeoInformatics, which provides GIS and mapping products and services for several geographic markets, mainly in the UAE, Gulf region, Libya and Algeria.
Zamil Architectural Industries is involved in the production, supply and installation of architectural construction elements and system, offering architects, specifiers and construction companies, world-class products of international standards.
Zamil Architectural Industries, a member of the Zamil Holding, is specialised in the production and supply of façade systems offering solutions to every architectural requirement. Its scope of work includes design, engineering, manufacturing and installation.