Global Village welcomes innovative F&B concepts

Entrepreneurs can bid for their very own street food kiosk offering over the coming weeks to be part of the popular street food scene at Global Village.
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Updated 20 July 2021
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Global Village welcomes innovative F&B concepts

  • For Season 26, new attractions will come together with fan favorites in the culture, shopping, entertainment and dining spaces, presenting families with an action-packed schedule for world-class experiences

With Global Village confirming that its gates will reopen to the world on Oct. 26, preparations for Season 26 are entering an exciting stage. As the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment moves closer to finalizing plans for another season of fun and memories, aspiring business minds are invited to pitch their ideas and explore the full potential of their creative concepts. Innovative and passionate entrepreneurs can bid for their very own street food kiosk or food cart offering over the coming weeks, with Global Village welcoming proposal submissions up to Aug. 1.
Whether foodie entrepreneurs are seeking to expand their business, pilot a new idea, or are starting out on their journey with no trade license yet, Global Village has always been a unique gateway for channeling ambition, connecting with audiences and building customer relationships.
As the multicultural park continues its tradition of supporting business minds and the local economy, it is now accepting proposals of innovative F&B (food and beverage) concepts to be part of the highly popular street food scene at Global Village serving thousands of guests every day.
For a quarter of a century, Global Village has provided SMEs and startups with the assistance and support they require, inspiring several generations of entrepreneurs. Thousands of street food businesses have completed the transition from concept to commercial success. Kiosks are particularly accessible with low rent, free amenities and no trade license necessary.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Aspiring entrepreneurs have until Aug. 1 to submit their ideas and be part of Global Village’s new season.

• For a quarter of a century, Global Village has provided SMEs and startups with the assistance and support they require.

All interested parties can find more information and register their interest on the Global Village website.
For Season 26, new attractions will come together with fan favorites in the culture, shopping, entertainment and dining spaces, presenting families with an action-packed schedule for world-class experiences.
Since its inception, Global Village has embodied different aspects of the world and created a smile on the faces of millions of guests every season. This unique and integrated open-air destination offers guests the largest and most varied range of events, shows and activities in the region, with an entry ticket price of just 15 dirhams ($4).


‘Wealth Grows Here’: Aljazira Bank launches new brand identity

Updated 23 December 2025
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‘Wealth Grows Here’: Aljazira Bank launches new brand identity

Aljazira Bank announced the launch of its new brand identity under the slogan “Wealth Grows Here,” marking a natural evolution in a growth journey spanning more than five decades. Over the years, successive phases of transformation have shaped the bank into what it is today, with the new identity serving as the culmination of a strategic chapter that strengthened the bank’s role within the Saudi banking sector.

As part of this milestone, the new brand launch also extended to Aljazira Capital, the bank’s investment arm, reflecting a unified vision and strategic alignment across the group. The updated identity of Aljazira Capital underscored its evolution as a specialized investment and wealth management institution, focused on delivering carefully structured investment solutions and strengthening its role as a trusted partner in building and growing long-term investment portfolios, fully aligned with the bank’s broader direction.

The announcement also included the launch of the new identity for Fawri, aligning it with the bank’s updated brand and reflecting its commitment to delivering reliable and seamless financial transfers within an advanced and integrated financial ecosystem.

Naif bin Abdulkareem Al-Abdulkareem, CEO and managing director of Aljazira Bank, said: “The new brand identity goes beyond a visual change; it is a true reflection of what the bank has become today. Since the strategic refresh in 2023, we have restructured how we operate, aligned our business lines around a shared objective, and strengthened execution. The progress we see today, in service quality and speed of delivery — confirms that we are moving in the right direction.”

The new identity reflects the outcomes of the bank’s 2023 strategic transformation, a pivotal milestone in its journey. This phase focused on developing an integrated banking ecosystem with a stronger emphasis on individual wealth management, supported by a more agile and efficient operating model led by digital channels. It balanced sustainable growth with strengthening the corporate portfolio, accelerating investment in digital infrastructure and human capital, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Since its establishment, Aljazira Bank has progressed through successive stages of growth, evolving from a traditional bank into a more innovative and specialized financial institution. Today, it places wealth management at the core of its proposition, offering a banking experience built on long-term relationships and a deep understanding of clients’ financial aspirations. In parallel, the bank has continued to reinforce its role as a trusted partner to the business sector, serving large corporates as well as small and medium-sized enterprises through solutions that support growth, sustainability, and the Kingdom’s broader economic development goals.

At the heart of this direction stands the bank’s new slogan, “Wealth Grows Here,” which captures its role as a key partner in building and preserving wealth for individuals and businesses alike, creating sustainable value beyond the delivery of traditional banking services.