Sun & Sand Sports
Sun & Sand Sports is a GMG-operated sports retail chain; AZEIDK supplied, installed, tested and commissioned fire, alarm and security systems at its Saudi facilities.
About the project
Sun & Sand Sports is a sports retail chain operated by GMG (Gulf Marketing Group), carrying more than 90 sports and fitness brands such as Nike, Adidas and Under Armour; in 2020 it had more than 70 stores across the GCC. In 2021 GMG had 90 outlets in Saudi Arabia, Sun & Sand Sports stores among them, supported by a 23,000 sq m warehouse outside Riyadh and offices and warehousing in Jeddah.
Why fire and life safety matter in sports retail stores
Most of what a sports store sells is made from synthetic fabrics, foams and rubber, materials that burn hot and produce heavy smoke, and stockrooms hold shoe boxes and cartons stacked high. A store inside a shopping mall needs detection and sprinklers that work with the mall’s own systems, so the response starts without delay. Weekends and sale periods bring crowds, so aisles and exit routes must stay clear. Security systems protect high-value branded stock and help staff monitor the shop floor.
AZEIDK’s role
AZEIDK worked on Sun & Sand Sports facilities in the Kingdom, handling the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of fire protection, alarm and security systems per project requirements.
Related reading: Fire safety guide for malls and commercial buildings · Security and surveillance systems
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