Nothing enters Saudi smartphone market with Jarir Bookstore

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Updated 01 March 2023
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Nothing enters Saudi smartphone market with Jarir Bookstore

London-based technology brand Nothing is set to enter the Saudi smartphone market via Jarir Bookstore, a leading retailer and wholesaler in Saudi Arabia.

After recently reaching the 1 million products sold milestone, Nothing will expand its presence in the Kingdom as a result of its collaboration with Jarir Bookstore, furthering the availability of its Phone (1) in every Jarir store. Through this strategic partnership, Jarir Bookstore will offer premium service solutions for repairs, warranties and other issues.

“Jarir is excited to join hands with another quick-rising tech company that is offering something unique and different to the Saudi market,”said Nasser Abdulaziz Alaqeel, COO of Jarir Marketing Co. He added: “We look forward to bringing the iconic Nothing tech products to Saudi Arabia.”

Nothing Phone (1) has been awarded the most “Innovative Smartphone Design” title in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022. Featuring a transparent back, Phone (1) houses a unique Glyph Interface, which is a new way of communicating to help minimize screen time. Using the Glyph Interface, users can assign visual ringtones to the most important contacts in their life, plus adjust and control the LEDs on the back of the Phone (1). The smartphone is powered by a custom-built Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ processor and features a 50 MP flagship dual camera, a refined Nothing OS and a 120 Hz OLED display, delivering a premium user experience.

Moreover, the phone’s 100 percent recycled aluminum frame makes it light and robust, while over 50 percent of its plastic components are made with bio-based or post-consumer recycled materials — an industry-leading percentage.


Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah

Updated 19 February 2026
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Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah

Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company has announced the launch of several real estate projects belonging to the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment system in Makkah, with a total investment exceeding SR8 billion ($2.1 billion). These projects include commercial, residential, and hospitality developments, as well as strategic land plots, as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s real estate sector and enhancing the quality of life in the holy city.

The announcement was made during a field tour by a delegation of high-level officials including Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites; Ihsan Bafakih, chairman of the board of directors of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Haitham Al-Fayez, chairman of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Moath Al-Mukhudub, managing director and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company; and Anas Mansour Abadi, CEO of real estate at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company and representative of the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment, alongside members of the board of directors of both the holding and real estate companies and the executive team.

The tour included the launch of the Tilal Towers project, with an investment value of SR2 billion, featuring more than 2,500 hotel rooms, strengthening the hospitality sector in Makkah.

The delegation also visited the Tilal Village project, valued at SR2.8 billion. It is one of the prominent qualitative projects within the hospitality ecosystem in Makkah.

Furthermore, the visit covered the residential buildings within Tilal Village, comprising 828 units, with an investment of SR800 million. The delegation inspected the specialized hospital, medical complex housing, and the office and commercial plazas.

During the tour, a contract was signed for the Al-Rajhi Center project, valued at SR250 million, as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.

The inspection also included the Al-Ukayshiyyah land, spanning 4 million square meters, and the Al-Ghazzawi project land, valued at SR250 million.

The tour concluded with prayers at the Aisha Al-Rajhi Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Makkah after the Grand Mosque, with a capacity for 50,000 worshippers.

This visit underscores the importance of these investments, which represent a clear direction toward enhancing the management of the endowment’s assets through diversification, redevelopment, and strategic expansion, in line with the development goals of the Makkah city and Saudi Vision 2030.

Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate, a subsidiary of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company, continues to provide innovative solutions to elevate the real estate sector to international standards.