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Delivering Excellence Despite Geopolitical Conflicts in the Middle East

28 October 202411 November 2024

In 2024, the Middle East remains a region of both immense opportunity and profound complexity. Against a backdrop of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises, businesses operating here face unique challenges that demand resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to ethical practices. Despite these conditions, Samfet remains steadfast in its mission to deliver projects with integrity and excellence, upholding the high standards for which we are known. Managing complex supply chains in such a volatile environment requires balancing ingenuity with responsibility,...

Interview with Georges Berberi: Insights on Building in Saudi Arabia

17 September 202416 October 2024

Interview with Georges Berberi: Insights on Building in Saudi Arabia and Learnings from Global Hospitality Talk 2024 Riyadh What does it take to pull off the colossal, unprecedented scale of development envisioned by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030? Behind the scenes of these ambitious projects lies the expertise and dedication of elite project management firms like Samfet. With a rich legacy dating back to 1957, Samfet stands as a leading supplier and project firm renowned for its unparalleled expertise in integrating...

Redefining Luxury and Sustainability: The Sheybarah Island Resort

17 September 202423 September 2024

Redefining Luxury and Sustainability: The Sheybarah Island Resort In the untouched waters of the Red Sea, where coral reefs rival those of the Maldives, lies a vision of unparalleled luxury. The Sheybarah Island Resort, a key component of the ambitious Red Sea Global Project, aims to redefine sustainable tourism in Saudi Arabia. Nestled in the Al Wajh Lagoon, Sheybarah Island embodies the future of luxury travel, blending ecological conservation with cultural heritage. Crafting such a destination requires meticulous attention to...

Luxury Stone in 7 Weeks: The Journey of the Edition Hotel Jeddah

17 September 202417 September 2024

Luxury Stone in 7 Weeks: The Journey of the Edition Hotel Jeddah In Jeddah, where the city’s rich history meets modern luxury, the Edition Hotel stands as a testament to what can be achieved with vision, precision, and expertise. Bringing this high-end luxury hotel to life within an astonishing seven weeks was no small feat. This monumental task, not only highlights the company’s exceptional capability in handling complex projects under tight deadlines but also exemplifies the heights of craftsmanship and...

The Top Challenges of Building in Saudi Arabia

17 September 202417 September 2024

The Top Challenges of Building in Saudi Arabia There are many fine stone suppliers in the world, but few can rise to the challenge of meeting Saudi Arabia’s ambitious demands. The kingdom's rapid transformation under Vision 2030 is setting new benchmarks in construction and development. With projects that rival the scale of small countries and timelines that push the boundaries of possibility, building in Saudi Arabia is a monumental task. The unique challenges require not only top-tier materials but also...

The Complex Tapestry Behind Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ Stonework Masterpiece

12 December 202317 September 2024

The imminent opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a beacon of luxury, its grandeur made possible by a symphony of expertise, coordination, and relentless effort. Central to this architectural triumph is Samfet, whose role in the project transcends mere stone supply and delves into the realm of overcoming nature’s unpredictability and logistical nightmares. In the world of high-end construction, especially for a project as ambitious as the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, coordinating the supply of natural stone is akin to conducting...

Samfet and The Fontainebleau Las Vegas

04 March 202313 December 2023

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas project is one of the most prestigious and high-profile developments in the hospitality industry. This landmark project, located on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to transform the skyline of the city, and Samfet has been privileged to play a crucial role in this endeavor. Samfet, a leading natural stone supplier, and project manager, has been selected to supply and project manage all natural stone for the tower rooms and suites of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas...

Zaha Hadid’s Feature Wall Shows Masterful Craftsmanship

22 October 202029 October 2020

Written by Megy Karydes from usenaturalstone.org Architects have called it futuristic and compared it to spaceships. Envisioned and designed by late renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the 520 W 28th Street residential condominium building in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood features a stunning piece of wall art carved from Grigio Brasile marble that expands 34 feet. Sting and wife Trudie Styler are reportedly renting an apartment in the upper floors of the building, while Ariana Grande and her fiancé Pete Davidson...

Award Winning Stone Work

31 August 201708 February 2022

The Grand Pinnacle Award of Excellence Over the years, Samfet has produced marble and stone for some of the most prestigious buildings in the world. From the supremely luxurious Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles, to the world renown Studio City Hotel and Casino in Macau, every year is marked by exciting and noteworthy projects. In 2017, our execution and stone supply won the Grande Pinnacle Award of Excellence for the stone feature wall in the 520 West 28th Street...