Magrabi optical has opened its renovated showroom at Salama Centre on Prince Sultan Street in Jeddah.
The new opening is in keeping with the company’s policy to develop its showrooms all over the Kingdom, with a view to providing customized optical care and services to a growing customer base.
The new showroom includes the latest and most prestigious brands of lenses, eyeglasses and sunglasses, in addition to professional optical medical staff specialized in the eye care world.
Magrabi Optical says it offers shoppers an unrivaled selection of the world’s finest prescription spectacles and sunglasses from top name brands, namely Chanel, Cartier, Mont Blanc, Prada, Porsche Design, Bvlgari, Tom Ford and Ray-Ban, as well as exclusive brands such as Sama and TEMPO.
Magrabi Optical, considered as one of the pioneers in the world of eye care and optical in the Kingdom, was founded in 1927 with the launch of the eye medical center. In 1955, Magrabi Hospitals and Centers were built to provide internationally renowned eye care to millions across the Middle East, the GCC and North Africa.
In 1981, Magrabi Optical opened its first optical store in Jeddah and since then it expanded across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and the UAE, which made it the largest eyewear and sunglasses retail chain in the Middle East and North Africa, with over 160 retail outlets.
Through the retail network’s expansion, and building on the solid foundation of the state-of-the-art technology, Magrabi Optical has taken the brand into a journey to transform it into one of the top international optical retailers by launching its first network in Turkey, which will become the hub for Magrabi Optical’s future expansion plans in Central & Eastern Europe.
Magrabi Optical emerges as one of top international optical retailers
Magrabi Optical emerges as one of top international optical retailers
Jeeny launches First–Last Mile Access in partnership with Medina Bus
Jeeny has announced the introduction of its First-Last Mile Access Program in collaboration with Medina Bus, marking a significant step forward in Saudi Arabia's transportation reform.
Passengers who buy a Medina Bus ticket can now get discounted Jeeny rides to and from key bus stops, making public transportation more accessible for both residents and pilgrims.
While the initiative appears modest, it represents a far wider vision: the first operational phase of Jeeny's goal to develop Saudi Arabia's next-generation Integrated Mobility Platform, an integrated framework that will eventually connect numerous modes of transportation under one seamless consumer experience.
Medina was chosen as the launch location because of its national importance and growing demand for efficient transportation.
In 2024, the city's bus network handled 1.72 million people, and demand is predicted to increase further in 2025.
Medina, being one of the Kingdom's most popular destinations, provides a real-world setting for evaluating concepts that can then be scaled across the country.
“This marks the beginning of a mobility shift in Saudi Arabia, where public transport and private operators can work together to offer a seamless journey,” said Hammad Ehtesham, CEO of Jeeny. “Making it easier for people to reach public transport is the foundation of a future where every mode of mobility in the Kingdom connects effortlessly.”
With millions of rides every year in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, Jeeny has developed into one of the top mobility platforms in the area.
The company, which employs over 400 people and has one of the biggest active driver networks in the Kingdom, is currently getting ready for its next stage: a nationwide mobility ecosystem that will support buses, ride-hailing, micro-mobility, pilgrim mobility services, and end-to-end travel solutions, including direct flight booking through Jeeny.
Despite the fact that Medina's First-Last Mile initiative is relatively new, early feedback shows that users are really interested in more accessible transportation options.
Similar First-Last Mile initiatives can increase public transportation usage by 15 to 25 percent, according to international research, underscoring the wider potential impact as Jeeny considers expanding to more Saudi cities.
“What begins in Medina will become a blueprint for the Kingdom’s connected mobility future,” Ehtesham added. “This is the first step toward a nationwide ecosystem that will make movement simpler, smarter, and more accessible for everyone.”
Passengers on Medina Bus are now able to make use of the Jeeny First-Last Mile Access Program, which supports Saudi Arabia's vision for contemporary, sustainable, and inclusive mobility while providing a new, more convenient means of accessing public transportation.
