The Panda Retail Company, one of Savola group companies, has signed a contract with Anan Iskan, the leading worker accommodations company, to provide housing services for PRC's workers. The contract was signed by PRC's Chief Executive Officer Mouaffaq Jamal, while Eng. Faisal Alsayegh, the CEO of Anan Iskan, signed for his company. “At Panda we meticulously observe the high standards for the accommodation of our workers,” said Jamal. “We have the utmost concern for their safety and wellbeing as per the laws and regulations of the Kingdom and the directives of its government. Hence, we sought out a partner that is capable of providing us with the best possible, highest-quality worker accommodation services and found that Anan Iskan is the ideal partner that has what it takes to provide those services. We are confident that through our cooperation with Anan Iskan, we will provide the safest, most comfortable residential environment for our workers.” Alsayegh said that Anan Iskan runs several workers' villages within the Kingdom and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries. “Anan Iskan is always evolving its operations in ways that comply with the laws and regulations which uphold and preserve the rights of workers,” he said. “The company also provides entertainment, catering and laundry services, as well as shopping centers and telecommunications services, among many others, at its housing complexes, and these services are available to all workers who reside there.” Alshayegh further said “Anan Iskan offers workers housing services in accordance with the highest standards, which the company has a responsibility to fulfill according to our religious and social norms that demand proper accommodations.” He pointed out that Anan Iskan's meticulous attention to high standards of quality earned it three ISO certificates for the quality of worker housing products and services.” Anan Iskan is the first Saudi company ever to specialize in building, operating and managing housing environments that preserve the rights of workers for proper, safe and comfortable accommodations, while meeting the cost and logistical needs of their employers. Anan Iskan builds worker communities that encompass quality homes which include bedroom and basic utilities, along with open areas for recreation and exercise, in addition to various facilities that fulfill the residing workers' every need, such as food stores, branches for banks to provide financial services, and carrier services, among many others. The company has the capability to provide solutions for various companies for reasonable prices and enjoys a vast pool of experience in the Kingdom and the entire GCC region. — SG
