ALBAIK Food Systems Company Ltd. (Albaik) has been awarded the title of the “Best Local Saudi Restaurant” in Saudi Arabia. The award was presented at the Saudi Tourism Excellence Awards ceremony, organized by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) on the sidelines of the 10th Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market.
The event was held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center in March.
The convention was inaugurated by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar and Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the SCTH.
Rami Abu-Ghazaleh, CEO of Albaik, thanked the Riyadh governor, and praised him for his contribution toward the development and growth of the Saudi capital. He also thanked Prince Sultan for his efforts to enhance the tourism industry in Saudi Arabia and boost its competitiveness.
“We are thrilled at winning this important award, which has the special support of their Royal Highnesses Prince Faisal bin Bandar and Prince Sultan bin Salman. Their patronage establishes the Saudi Tourism Excellence Awards as the most prestigious honor in the Saudi tourism sector, making it a prize that every business associated with tourism aims to win,” Abu-Ghazaleh said.
“The awards have become a reference by which companies in the local tourism industry are measured, since they are in recognition of excellence, not only in tourism but also in the performance, quality and uniqueness of the products and services provided for tourists,” he added.
“We are very grateful to our loyal customers, who are responsible for this prestigious achievement. We have been keen to get closer to them in the Kingdom and will continue to provide them with their favorite meals. We will remain loyal to this precious trust, the delicious taste they have long loved, and continue to draw joy on their faces,” the chief executive said.
The Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market is the national tourism industry’s foremost annual event. In its 10th edition this year, the event included the participation of leading national and international travel and tourism companies, as well as 255 tourist destinations from all over the Kingdom.
Held in March every year, the convention attracts more than 25,000 travel and tourism professionals, government officials and the media. This year, over the convention’s six days, more than 40 workshops were held.
ALBAIK named ‘Best Local Saudi Restaurant’ by SCTH
ALBAIK named ‘Best Local Saudi Restaurant’ by SCTH
LuLu marks Founding Day with ‘Made in Saudi’ campaign
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources honored LuLu Hypermarket in recognition of its pivotal role as the exclusive retail partner of the “Najoud Bikhairna 2026” initiative, commending its continued efforts in supporting and empowering national industries while showcasing the quality and competitiveness of locally manufactured products.
The initiative, led by the ministry in partnership with the Saudi Export Development Authority, represented by the Made in Saudi program, stands as a pioneering model of public-private sector collaboration in activating community-driven initiatives with sustainable impact. Through this program, more than 280,000 Saudi-made products were distributed to 10,000 families across various regions of the Kingdom during the holy month of Ramadan, reinforcing the presence of national products and strengthening the values of social solidarity among individuals and institutions alike.
The ministry’s recognition of LuLu Hypermarket coincided with the official launch of its Saudi Founding Day celebrations at the Dharat Laban branch in Riyadh, marked by the unveiling of a comprehensive promotional campaign dedicated to Saudi-made products. On this occasion, a wide range of special offers was introduced on local products, available across all LuLu Hypermarket branches throughout the Kingdom.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mohammed bin Dayel, general supervisor of the Made in Saudi program at the Saudi Export Development Authority, and Mohamed Haris, director of LuLu Saudi Arabia, alongside members of LuLu’s executive management team. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the specially designed Founding Day gateway.
Following the inauguration, guests toured several dedicated zones and exhibitions highlighting national products. The tour commenced at the grocery and “Made in Saudi” consumer goods sections, showcasing the diversity and quality of local brands. It also included the “Made in Saudi” dates pavilion, presenting a premium selection of the finest locally sourced dates in celebration of one of the Kingdom’s most iconic national symbols.
The visit continued to the fruits and vegetables section under the theme “From Our Land,” featuring an exceptional assortment of Saudi agricultural products, reflecting the richness and excellence of the local agricultural sector. Guests also explored the LuLu private label corner, which features products exclusively manufactured within the Kingdom for LuLu, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting local manufacturing.
The tour concluded with a presentation of “Made in Saudi” products within the chilled and frozen categories, underscoring the rapid growth and qualitative advancement of the Kingdom’s food manufacturing sector, and further reinforcing the strong market position and competitiveness of Saudi products.
