‘Discover America’ festival delights LuLu shoppers

The event was officially inaugurated at the LuLu store in Atyaf Mall, Riyadh.
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Updated 20 November 2022
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‘Discover America’ festival delights LuLu shoppers

More than 5,000 American products are on display at LuLu Hypermarket stores across Saudi Arabia for the “Discover America” food festival. The event, which runs from Nov. 16-22, was officially inaugurated at the LuLu store in Atyaf Mall in Yarmouk, Riyadh, by US Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy Denison Offutt and LuLu Group Saudi Arabia Director Shehim Mohammed. Offutt was escorted to the entrance of the hypermarket by a motorcade of Saudi women riding their iconic Harley Davidson bikes — seen as the epitome of American biker tech.
The festival is a joint collaboration between the US Department of Agriculture at the US Embassy and the LuLu Group. This year, six local importers are participating for the first time, and many of their products are being featured throughout the week. The festival is also taking place in Jeddah and Dammam, inaugurated by US Consul General in Jeddah Faris Asad and US Consul General in Dhahran David Edginton, respectively.

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The festival is a joint collaboration between the US Department of Agriculture at the US Embassy and the LuLu Group.

The “Discover America” food festival is a celebration honoring the variety and bounty of American products available at LuLu. For example, the store’s Hot Foods section is offering foods that are especially made to celebrate the US Thanksgiving Day, which takes place ever year in the US in November. LuLu Hypermarket is also offering great deals (in-store and online) on American fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, chilled products, cheeses, sauces, a wide range of breakfast cereals, ice cream, coffee, cake mixes, fruit juice syrups and condiments. More than 12 new brands comprising 84 new items have been added to the growing list of American FMCG items in the store — now numbering at more than 600 brands.
“The LuLu Group sources a lot of US products through our American hub in Y International (New Jersey). This is reflected across our global network of 235+ stores that offer a range of excellent food and non-food products from the US,” said Mohammed. “The ‘Discover America’ food festival is a great way for LuLu shoppers to explore and taste various popular products that are also featured in the US.”

 


ALJ Motors champions Toyota SUVs’ off-road legacy

Updated 07 January 2026
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ALJ Motors champions Toyota SUVs’ off-road legacy

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, has launched the second edition of its off-road initiative — an immersive driving experience designed to engage guests and showcase the real-world capabilities of Toyota’s SUV lineup in the Kingdom’s desert terrains. The activation takes place on weekends, starting initially in Riyadh and continuing through Jeddah, before concluding in Dammam on Jan. 24.
The multi-city activation is designed to engage guests through Toyota’s SUV lineup in fun and exciting ways, offering a hands-on opportunity to experience vehicle performance, control, and versatility. The lineup features a wide range of Toyota SUV models, including the Land Cruiser HEV Max, a hybrid vehicle built for performance. Beyond the off-road drives, the activation offers a welcoming weekend setting with supporting activities suitable for families and younger guests, creating a well-rounded experience for visitors of all ages.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, which welcomed more than 4,500 participants and attracted over 10,000 attendees, the second edition continues to focus on meaningful guest engagement through interactive and experiential driving activities while emphasizing safety, trust, and enjoyment. Through this approach, ALJ Motors champions Toyota’s off-road legacy while creating an experience that further connects guests with Toyota’s renowned SUV lineup.
Shahad Nassier, managing director of marketing communications at ALJ Motors, said: “Following the strong response to the inaugural season, the return of this off-road experience allows us to continue engaging our guests in an authentic and exciting way. In this second edition, we have further refined the driving routes and elevated the overall experience to better serve our guests and their families. By bringing Toyota’s SUV lineup into real desert environments, we provide an opportunity for guests to experience vehicle performance firsthand, while reinforcing the values of reliability and capability that have long defined Toyota’s presence in the Kingdom.”
The experiential initiative deepens guest relationships, supports informed vehicle choice, and reflects ALJ Motors’ ongoing role in delivering reliable and diversified mobility solutions across the Kingdom, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. 
Guests interested in participating in the off-road experience can register for the upcoming activations in Jeddah on Jan. 9-10, followed by Dammam on Jan. 16-17 and 23-24, through ALJ Motors’ official social channels.