Decades of Growth
A legacy shaped by decades of contracting, execution and operational discipline — continued today through ZALA Global.
The Beginning of a Contracting Legacy
Hasan Adalı began his professional career as a self-employed contractor, laying the foundations of a business legacy built on discipline, reliability and execution.
NATO Facility Construction
Construction works were completed for NATO facilities in Akçağ and Karahangediği, Malatya.
Early Military and Infrastructure Works
The legacy expanded through construction works for NATO-related facilities and housing projects for American and Turkish personnel, including works connected to key military bases in Türkiye.
Tarsus–Gaziantep Highway
Construction works were carried out within the Tarsus–Gaziantep Highway Project led by Tekfen.
Humanitarian and Infrastructure Support
During the First Gulf War, humanitarian aid and infrastructure support were provided to approximately 25,000 refugees along the Northern Iraq border, marking an early commitment to humanitarian operations in challenging environments.
Incirlik Runway & Apron
Runway, apron expansion, and infrastructure projects were executed at Incirlik Air Base.
First Catering Contract
The first catering services contract was signed, marking the expansion into life support services.
Expansion into Life Support Services
The group expanded into catering, dining facility operations and infrastructure support services, including large-scale operations serving U.S. Army bases and contracts connected to military facilities in Türkiye and Iraq.
Commitment to Education and Community
As part of our social responsibility commitment, we supported the construction of a high school in Adana bearing the name of our company's founder Hasan ADALI.
Strategic Investments in Hospitality
The group expanded its investment portfolio through hospitality and energy, including the Sheraton Hotel investment in Adana and entry into the energy sector.
Energy Sector Entry
The company entered the energy sector with hydro and wind power investments.
Expansion into U.S. Hospitality Sector
The company entered the hospitality sector in the state of North Dakota, USA.
Construction Works Commenced for the Duqm Port Project
Construction works commenced for the Duqm Port Project in Oman — a landmark infrastructure engagement.
Commencement of the U.S. Embassy Compound Project
The U.S. Embassy Compound construction project started in Ankara, Türkiye in 2016.
Konsko Dam Project
The Konsko Dam Project was completed in North Macedonia.
ZALA Global is Founded
ZALA Global was established to carry the Adalı legacy forward through a modern, international and multidisciplinary structure, with a focus on construction, operations and investments.
Benghazi Hippodrome Project
ZALA Global initiated the Benghazi Hippodrome Project, a major construction and development project in Libya, reflecting the group's growing role in complex international and nation-building projects.
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