Commercial Complex in Herat’s Shindand District Completed at Cost of Nearly Twenty Million Afghanis

Construction of a new commercial complex in Shindand district, Herat province, has been completed and officially handed over for public use. The project features 62 three-sided shops, with the initial phase finalized after eight months of continuous work.

Mohammad Yousuf Saeedi, spokesperson for the Herat governor, confirmed the completion and provided detailed financial figures for the development. The construction of the first floor was carried out at a total cost of 19,673,510 Afghanis. According to Saeedi, the facility has now been formally transferred to local vendors and independent business operators.

Provincial officials and community residents have indicated that the new market space is expected to stimulate the regional economy and create additional job opportunities in the district. The commercial center is designed to accommodate various retail and service enterprises, offering a structured environment for daily trade and commerce.

While the ground-level units are now fully operational, development of the complex remains ongoing. Contractors have continued work on the second floor of the building, with construction activities progressing according to the established timeline. Local authorities have stated that the upper-level expansion will further increase the site’s commercial capacity once completed.

The development is part of broader provincial efforts to improve local infrastructure and support economic activity in western Afghanistan. Officials continue to monitor the project’s impact on market accessibility and business growth in Shindand.