Amana Contracting and Steel Buildings, a leading name in fast track and turnkey construction in the Middle East has been awarded aUSD 3.24 million project by Oryx Metal Industries in Oman.

The project, located in Sohar Industrial Estate is expected to be completed by the end of May next year. The facility, which will have a total built up area of 9,500 square meters will be spread across 31,400 square meters of land.

The project mandate includes construction, completion and maintenance of the facility. The construction encompasses the civil, mechanical, engineering and plumbing facilities and erection of the steel structure, said a company official.

Mr Haitham Radwan GM (commercial) at Amana Sohar said that “The project win reiterates Amana’s capabilities to execute time sensitive projects within budget and with world-class quality materials. Al Khayal Engineering is the consultant for the project.”

He added that “The contract for construction of the metal workshop and office for Oryx Metal is a prestigious addition for Amana. This new project is an importation value-addition to our expertise in the construction of various industrial projects.”

He further added that “This is a major contract for Amana in the Sultanate, which is an important market for our growth strategy in the region. With our delivery schedules and quality execution, we are ideally positioned to take advantage of the new opportunities on offer in Oman and the region.”

Mr Joe Sakr GM of Oryx Metal Industries said that the contract to Amana was reflective of the company’s efficient and reliable project execution.