New Aston Martin facility inaugurated in Jeddah

From right, Ali Alireza managing director of HHA; Raed Kayyal, Aston Martin Club manager; Dan Balmer, president Aston Martin Lagonda Middle East, North Africa and Turkey; and David King, Aston Martin vice president and chief special operations officer.
Updated 30 January 2019
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New Aston Martin facility inaugurated in Jeddah

Hajji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd. inaugurated its new Aston Martin showroom in Jeddah on Wednesday. The private reception was attended by Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, president of the Saudi Federation of Automobiles and Motorcycles; David King, Aston Martin vice president and chief special operations officer; Dan Balmer, president Aston Martin Lagonda Middle East, North Africa and Turkey; and a select group of customers and media representatives. 

The 521-square-meter showroom, the third for Aston Martin in the Kingdom, is located on Tahlia Street and showcases a full lineup of the latest second-century Aston Martin models, including the DB11, Vantage and DBS Superleggera. It consists of a main showroom, an area dedicated to demo cars, a car delivery space, Q Lounge and a specialized configuration zone. 

Sheikh Ali Hussein Alireza, managing director of Hajji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd. said: “We have seen a vast increase in demand for luxury cars in Jeddah, which encouraged us to strengthen our presence here. This opening is a fitting testament to our commitment to Aston Martin and represents a new era for us in Saudi Arabia, offering a platform for us to solidify our standing as a leading car dealer in the Kingdom.”


LuLu marks Founding Day with ‘Made in Saudi’ campaign

Updated 25 February 2026
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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.