Marks & Spencer (M&S) had a real treat lined up for its customers in Riyadh today with the grand opening of its new flagship store at the Hayat shopping mall.
With 5,400 square meters of selling space over two floors, M&S Hayat is one of the retailer’s largest international stores and has launched with a new in-store format.
The modernized format aims to make the store more inviting, inspiring and easy to shop for customers, with an exciting new feel to the Foodhall and fashion displays.
Jan Heere, Marks & Spencer’s international director, said: "We’re proud to have unveiled our new flagship store at Hayat, located at one of Riyadh’s most popular shopping destinations. The first of our new-look store formats in the Middle East, M&S Hayat showcases the best of M&S to our customers across the Kingdom. The store also boasts some exciting new features, such as our first in-store Bakery and M&S Cafe in Saudi Arabia — offering something truly unique and special to our customers shopping at the store."
Speaking at the opening of the store, Fawaz Abdel Aziz Al-Hokair, chairman and founder of Al-Hokair Fashion Retail, M&S’ longstanding franchise partner, said: "Marks & Spencer is internationally renowned for its unrivalled and exceptional quality clothing and food products — quality that sets it apart from the competition."
He added: "We’re delighted to now be offering customers our best shopping experience at our largest M&S store in Saudi Arabia, where all their shopping needs are catered for under one roof. Today’s celebrations have been a great success and we’re looking forward to welcoming more customers from across Riyadh to the store."
Marks & Spencer unveils flagship store in Riyadh
Marks & Spencer unveils flagship store in Riyadh
Petromin Nissan celebrates decade of partnership excellence in Kingdom
Petromin Nissan recently hosted an event to celebrate 10 years of partnership with Nissan, marking a decade since Petromin was appointed as the official Nissan dealer in Saudi Arabia. The milestone reflects a partnership shaped by trust, consistent performance, and a shared long-term vision that has played a meaningful role in the development of the automotive sector in the Kingdom.
The event highlighted Petromin Nissan’s continued confidence in the Saudi market, demonstrated by the attendance of senior leadership from Nissan Global, the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom was reaffirmed as one of Nissan’s most important growth markets in the region, in line with the company’s global focus on innovation, sustainability, and intelligent mobility.
The celebration was attended by a number of senior industry and business leaders, including Sheikh Amr Al-Dabbagh, chairman and CEO of Al-Dabbagh Group, reflecting the significance of the partnership and its broader impact on the Kingdom’s automotive and business landscape.
As part of its performance over the past year, Petromin Nissan had been awarded two Awards of Excellence from Nissan Global, recognizing operational strength and overall business performance, and reinforcing its standing as one of Nissan’s leading partners worldwide.
Paddy Magee, managing director of Petromin Nissan, said: “Over the past 10 years, Petromin’s priority has been to build a business that puts the customer first while fully reflecting Nissan’s global standards. Through expanding our network, strengthening our service capabilities, and investing in our people, we have focused on creating sustainable value for the Saudi market.”
Adib Takieddine, managing director of Nissan Saudi Arabia, said: “Saudi Arabia continues to be a strategic market for Nissan. Our partnership with Petromin has been instrumental in strengthening our presence in the Kingdom, supporting growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and advancing our long-term vision for mobility in alignment with Vision 2030.”
Over the decade, Petromin Nissan significantly expanded its footprint across the Kingdom, now operating 18 showrooms and 16 service centers in 11 cities, improving accessibility and delivering a more seamless customer experience nationwide.
Reflecting on the broader partnership, Terence Byrne, CEO of National Motor Company, said: “Reaching this milestone is a clear reflection of a partnership built on shared values and long-term commitment. Petromin Nissan has established a strong platform in Saudi Arabia and continues to deliver real impact for customers and the wider automotive ecosystem.”
Looking ahead, Petromin Nissan reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Saudi market, with continued focus on innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and customer-centric mobility as the partnership moves into its next phase.
