Zamzam.com to help streamline Al-Birr Society’s operations

Omar Siraj Akbar, CEO of Zamzam.com
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Updated 20 April 2022
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Zamzam.com to help streamline Al-Birr Society’s operations

Zamzam.com, an online portal facilitating Umrah booking services in the region, announced the signing of an MoU with Al-Birr Charitable Society in Makkah. The MoU aims to help develop the information technology unit at the association. It was signed by Omar Siraj Akbar, CEO of Zamzam.com, and Hisham Abderrahman Shilly, vice chairman of Al-Birr Society.

The agreement is part of Zamzam.com’s commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals of supporting society, and within the framework of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Al-Birr is the first charity association in Makkah to leverage Zamzam.com’s support in building its infrastructure with the aim of streamlining operations.

Under the MoU, for the next year, an amount from every booking completed on the site will be donated toward Al-Birr in support of several programs that have been developed to serve the community, such as sponsoring orphans, providing financial assistance, developing educational programs, sponsoring kidney dialysis treatments and others.

Akbar, the CEO of Zamzam.com, said: “Inspired by purpose and our core values of integrity, reliability, and transparency, we are honored to partner with Al-Birr Society for this charitable initiative and reiterate our commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by developing the operations and facilitating the electronic transformation of all its services. Through this partnership, we are hoping to use technology to serve and give back to the communities in which we operate.”

Shilly, vice chairman of Al-Birr, said: “Al-Birr Charitable Society spares no efforts to undertake voluntary humanitarian initiatives to benefit all segments of society, develop the broad spectrum of its services and create a lasting and dignified impact on the beneficiaries. The signing of the memorandum with Zamzam.com will help us upgrade our technology infrastructure and streamline the services for a more efficient outcome.”

Zamzam.com launched its online portal in September 2021, providing Umrah booking services including Umrah packages, hotels, flights transfers, visa assistance, accommodation, ground arrangements and other services.

Al-Birr Charitable Society in Makkah is the first philanthropic society in the Kingdom. The association serves the poor residing within the boundaries of the holy city, in addition to serving pilgrims to the Grand Mosque.


‘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.