JGC Corporation announced that its wholly-owned Saudi Arabian subsidiary, JGC Gulf International Co. Ltd., has been awarded a contract for an aromatics plant project from Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Dow Chemical.
The lump-sum turnkey contract calls for engineering, procurement, and construction services for an aromatics plant in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail region.
The plant is scheduled to be completed in 2014.
Sadara will construct, own and operate a world-scale integrated chemical complex in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail Industrial City II.
The aromatics plant project awarded to JGC Gulf International will be one of the key upsteam manufacturing units in the Sadara complex.
In recent, years, Saudi Arabia has introduced comprehensive policies to diversify national industry and raise the national employment rate.
In light of this, JGC established an EPC subsidiary in Saudi Arabia in 2008, ahead of other major Japanese engineering firms, and since then has built up a strong performance record of projects that address local needs.
For the Sadara Project, JGC Gulf International was selected for the contract award due to its project execution abilities and performance record in the Kingdom as well as its cost-competitiveness.
Since JGC Gulf International will be able to conduct all EPC work within the Kingdom, the Sadara Project holds enormous value in bringing JGC’s globalization initiative directly in line with the Kingdom’s initiatives to strengthen domestic industry.
Through the Sadara Project, JGC Gulf International is expected to be able to further improve its project execution abilities.
JGC wins deal for Jubail aromatics plant project
JGC wins deal for Jubail aromatics plant project
Kingdom Centre’s comprehensive upgrade nears completion
Chairwoman of the Board of Kingdom Centre Nada Alateegi announced that the final phase of the comprehensive upgrade and redevelopment works at the iconic Riyadh landmark has neared completion.
Kingdom Centre was never intended to be just a shopping destination or a business hub, Alateegi said, but rather a space to deliver exceptional experiences. The experience is now being elevated to a new level of luxury that seamlessly brings together refined hospitality, high-end retail, and world-class business environments.
She said that Kingdom Centre, inaugurated in 2001, commenced its modernization project in April 2023. The project is being implemented in partnership with a group of top-tier global designers and renowned contractors, and led by the Kingdom Centre management team, to ensure the highest standards of quality and precision.
The upgrades were carried out in accordance with the best safety practices, while maintaining uninterrupted operations and ensuring visitors’ comfort and safety are preserved throughout, Alateegi said. This approach reflects the vision and directives of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and has contributed to the center receiving several awards, including its recognition for “visionary design and development.”
She added that Kingdom Centre had installed the largest fully integrated digital screen on Kingdom Tower facades, operated exclusively in partnership with digital advertising and media solutions leader Rotana Signs. The screen serves as an international showcase reflecting Riyadh’s evolution and its growing global standing.
Kingdom Centre is also home to the Four Seasons Hotel, one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands, in addition to VOX Cinemas, purpose-designed to world-class specifications guided by the center’s management vision.
Moreover, Kingdom Centre introduced Al-Mamlaka Social Dining zone, which has become one of the region’s leading dining experiences and a model for other investors. Conceived by the center’s management to elevate the visitor experience, the Social Dining concept has been officially registered as the intellectual property of Kingdom Centre.
Kingdom Centre has also launched a mobile application and a dedicated visitor loyalty program offering a range of benefits. This initiative is part of the center’s digital transformation strategy and aims to strengthen long-term engagement with visitors.
Kingdom Centre’s management remains committed to setting a leading example for the sector, delivering innovative experiences that support Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions and align with Saudi Vision 2030, Alateegi added.
