SWCC awards Alfanar to construct 110MW solar plant

The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli, who is also the chairman of the board at SWCC, SWCC’s Gov. Abdullah Al-Abdulkarim and Alfanar’s managing director Sabah Al Mutlaq and executive vice president Amer Al-Ajmi. (Supplied)
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Updated 17 October 2022
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SWCC awards Alfanar to construct 110MW solar plant

The Saline Water Conversion Corp. recently awarded Alfanar a 110 MW solar photovoltaic power plant project, which will be a part of a floating solar panel system.

The project also includes a 380 kV substation and 172 kms of overhead transmission lines. The solar plant will play a critical role in powering the desalination plant with renewable energy, thereby reducing the use of 410,000 barrels of crude oil per year.

The contract signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli, who is also the chairman of the board at SWCC, along with SWCC’s Gov. Abdullah Al-Abdulkarim and Alfanar’s Managing Director  Sabah Al-Mutlaq and executive Vice President Amer Al-Ajmi.

With a production capacity of 1 million cubic meters per day, the Jubail desalination plant is one of the largest water desalination plants in the world.

This solar energy project aims to provide electrical power to the plant at a lower consumption rate of 2.16 kWh per cubic meter.

“We are proud of SWCC’s trust in our capabilities as Alfanar is one of the first Saudi companies to invest in renewable energy across the Kingdom,” said Al-Ajmi.

He added: “It is essential that we keep pace with the global energy transition and phase out dependency on fossil fuel for electricity generation.”

Within Saudi Arabia, Alfanar is aligned with the Saudi Green Initiative, which is a part of Vision 2030 and is investing strategically in renewable energy technologies, such as solar and wind energy.

Internationally, Alfanar has a global portfolio of 1.8 GW of renewable energy projects across Europe, India, and the Middle East including wind farms, solar parks, sustainable aviation fuel, CCUS technologies, green hydrogen and green ammonia plants.


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.