Recently, the Saudi steel structure manufacturing company Zamil Steel has received a large-scale sports building steel structure project contract, and will participate in the construction of the Qiddiya National Tennis Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The contract amount is approximately 308 million Saudi riyals, equivalent to about 82 million US dollars. The contract duration is 19 months. This project not only reflects the continuous advancement of large-scale sports infrastructure construction in Saudi Arabia, but also further demonstrates the demand for steel structure systems, metal curtain walls, and professional engineering construction capabilities in large public buildings. Project Overview: Another significant project added to the large-scale sports venues construction in Saudi Arabia The Qiddiya National Tennis Center is located in Qiddiya City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is an important part of the local large-scale entertainment, sports, and tourism development projects. According to public reports, the project plans to build multiple professional tennis courts, including a central tennis court, a multi-functional venue, and supporting tennis courts. The central court is planned to accommodate approximately 15,000 spectators and features a retractable roof to meet the needs of different events and activities. Such large-scale sports venues not only need to meet requirements such as audience capacity, space layout, and architectural aesthetics, but also need to take into account structural safety, construction efficiency, and long-term performance. Zamil Steel Secures a $82 Million Steel Structure Contract According to the project announcement released on October 20, 2026, Zamil Steel successfully won the steel structure project contract for the Qiddiya National Tennis Center. The main contents of the contract include: Project Location: Qiddiya City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Contracting Company: Zamil Steel Contract Amount: Approximately 308 Million Saudi Riyals (about $82 Million) Contract Duration: 19 Months Main Work Scope: Manufacturing, supply, and installation of steel structures and external metal curtain walls This contract not only covers the main building steel structure but also includes the external metal curtain wall system, demonstrating the comprehensive requirements for the collaborative design, production, and construction capabilities of steel structures and exterior envelope systems in large-scale sports construction projects. For the contractor, from the early stage of structural detailed design, component processing, to transportation organization and on-site installation, all aspects need to be closely coordinated to ensure the smooth progress of the large-scale project as planned. Advantages of Large-Span Prefabricated Steel Structures in Large-Scale Sports Buildings With the increasing demand for the construction of large-scale sports venues, exhibition centers, logistics centers, and industrial plants, large-span steel structures have gradually become one of the important structural forms in modern architecture. Compared with traditional building structures, the application of steel structures in large-scale public buildings has the following advantages: 1. Large-span space design Steel structures can achieve large unobstructed spaces through reasonable structural design, providing more flexible internal layouts for sports venues, exhibition halls, and large-scale event venues. 2. Factory prefabrication, improving construction efficiency Steel beams, steel columns, and other structural components can be processed and prefabricated in factories according to design drawings, and then transported to the construction site for assembly, which helps reduce on-site processing work and improve construction organization efficiency. 3. Flexible structural design Different steel structure systems can be selected based on the building span, load requirements, usage functions, and local environmental conditions to meet diverse architectural needs. 4. Facilitating large-scale project management Through professional software such as Tekla for steel structure deepening modeling, the dimensions of components, connection nodes, and installation relationships can be checked in advance, helping to reduce communication errors between design and construction. FAQ: Q1: What is the Qiddiya National Tennis Center project? A1: The Qiddiya National Tennis Center is a major sports facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, designed to host international tennis events and other sporting activities. Q2: Which company won the steel structure contract for the Qiddiya Tennis Center? A2: Zamil Steel secured the contract for the steel structure and external metal facade works of the Qiddiya National Tennis Center. Q3: What is the contract value of the Qiddiya steel structure project? A3: The contract is worth approximately SAR 308.17 million, equivalent to around USD 82 million. Q4: What is the construction period of the project? A4: The contract has a scheduled execution period of 19 months. Q5: Why are steel structures widely used in sports stadium construction? A5: Steel structures offer large-span design flexibility, high structural strength, efficient prefabrication, and faster on-site assembly, making them suitable for large sports venues. Q6: What is a long-span steel structure? A6: A long-span steel structure is a structural system designed to cover large open spaces with fewer or no interior columns, commonly used in stadiums, exhibition halls, and industrial buildings. Q7: What are the advantages of prefabricated steel structures? A7: Prefabricated steel structures are manufactured in factories according to engineering drawings. They help improve production accuracy, reduce on-site fabrication work, and improve construction efficiency. Q8: What types of buildings can use prefabricated steel structures? A8: They are suitable for warehouses, industrial workshops, sports halls, exhibition centers, logistics facilities, agricultural buildings, and commercial facilities. Q9: Can steel structure buildings be customized for different projects? A9: Yes. Steel structure buildings can be customized according to building dimensions, structural requirements, local climate conditions, wind loads, snow loads, and intended applications.