Fangda Group, a leading Chinese curtain-wall contractor, has secured a SAR1.15 billion ($306 million) contract to design, supply and install curtain-walls (which are non-load-bearing exterior walls) for two sections of Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium project in capital Riyadh, reported Yicai Global.

For the project, Fangda has formed a joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s IKK Group that will undertake curtain-wall construction of the main stadium, museum and ancillary buildings, stated the report citing the Beijing-based company.

The Uptown Stadium Construction JV comprises Fangda subsidiary Shihui International Holdings (which has a 51% stake) and IKK Group unit Isam Kabbani & Partners for Building & Construction Materials.

Located in the city of Qiddiya, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium is a flagship project under Saudi Arabia’s 'Vision 2030' initiative and is set to serve as a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup matches. 

During the mega event, the stadium’s curtain-wall construction must withstand challenging conditions, including high wind loads at cliffside elevations, sandstorms and extreme heat, all of which place stringent demands on curtain-wall system design, material performance and on-site construction management, the company said.

The Chinese group said the contract covers design, material supply and installation, with a project duration of just under two-and-a-half years, stated the Yicai Global report.

Upon completion, the project is expected to become a landmark development for Fangda in the Middle East, enhancing its international profile, it added.