Euromoney launches REDF Saudi Housing Finance Conference

Saudi Minister of Housing Majed Al-Hogail
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Updated 01 October 2020
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Euromoney launches REDF Saudi Housing Finance Conference

The REDF (Real Estate Development Fund) Saudi Housing Finance Conference will launch today as Euromoney’s second digital Saudi series. All interviews, panels and exclusive content from the annual spring conference will be streamed online live, interactive and on-demand.

The Saudi housing finance market is a key part of the Kingdom and the region’s developing capital markets. This year has already seen the first major securitization via the Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC) and more deals are in the pipeline. Despite the pandemic, the Kingdom is moving ahead with its bold plans to drive both homeownership for Saudis and the emergence of a new investable asset class.

The conference launches on Oct. 1 with an exclusive interview with Majed Al-Hogail, Saudi minister of housing.

“Our senior editorial team talks to the minister about the performance of the Saudi housing and housing finance markets in 2020 and if the pandemic has been a curse or a blessing. We ask him whether the Vision 2030 plan is on track and about the prospects for further securitizations in Q4 2020 and 2021. We quiz him on what he and his top team are doing to ensure that affordable housing is available to all Saudis in this challenging time,” a statement said.

Directly following the interview will be a live in-depth Q and A with Prince Saud bin Talal Al-Saud, deputy minister for residential support and beneficiary services, and Marwan Zawawi, deputy minister of residential products.

“We’re excited to launch this season of exclusive Saudi housing content with Minister of Housing Majed Al-Hogail and delighted to be working with the REDF once again on this important partnership,” said Victoria Behn, director of Middle East, Euromoney.

To watch the exclusive interviews, viewers can register on: https://euromoneyconferences.com/saudihousing

The full series will include interviews with Ahmed Al-Kholifey, governor of SAMA, senior figures from REDF, SRC and across the Saudi financial sector. International analysts, experts and industry players will also join for live and interactive discussions on the future of this vital new sector 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.