International Medical Center to provide healthcare services to KAUST employees

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Updated 29 March 2023
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International Medical Center to provide healthcare services to KAUST employees

The International Medical Center signed a partnership agreement with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology to provide healthcare services for the university’s employees, in accordance with the highest medical standards set by the IMC.
The partnership agreement between the two parties stipulates that the IMC will provide integrated medical services to KAUST, supported by emergency, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy departments on campus, serving its employees and residents as well as providing them with all therapeutic, surgical and preventive services through the IMC headquarters.
Dr. Walid Fitaihi, chairman and CEO of the IMC, said that the choice of KAUST, which includes the largest university cities on a global scale, to partner with the IMC for providing its employees and residents with medical services, comes in line with Saudi Vision 2030. “This vision emphasized that the government sector benefits from the services of the private healthcare sector in light of the privatization of healthcare services, which is why KAUST made the choice to benefit from the world-class standards of healthcare provided by the IMC,” he said.

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The IMC successfully launched the unified electronic medical record system project TrakCare from InterSystems, which was adopted across all IMC facilities.

Dr. Fitaihi added that under this partnership, the IMC will be providing advanced healthcare services in the most precise medical specialties, to KAUST employees through a unified system linking medical clinics in KAUST with the headquarters of the IMC.
The CEO also pointed out that the partnership agreement between the two parties is according to an approach that is the latest in the healthcare sector, which ensures the provision of services through a unified medical file and the unification of the record of medical services provided, regardless of where they are received, whether on campus or at the IMC.
He said that this approach to unify the record of medical services provided, comes after the recent updates conducted by the IMC, through which it successfully completed the largest digital transformation process in the healthcare services.
Recently, the IMC successfully launched the unified electronic medical record system project TrakCare from InterSystems, a leading global company in the field of medical information technology and Innovative data that helps users overcome the intricacies and challenges related to information. The system was adopted across all IMC facilities through a unified information record.

 


LuLu opens two new stores in Riyadh and Dammam

Updated 10 March 2026
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LuLu opens two new stores in Riyadh and Dammam

LuLu Retail has further expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the unveiling of two state-of-the-art shopping destinations in Riyadh and Dammam. These new stores are designed to bring a modern shopping experience closer to residential neighborhoods, offering everything from daily groceries to household essentials under one roof.
The expansion includes a massive flagship hypermarket and a convenient express store, each tailored to meet the needs of the local community with high standards of service and variety.
Recently, Yusuffali M. A., chairman of LuLu Group, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to continuous growth while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of products and maintaining stable prices for customers.
The largest of the new openings is located in the Suwaidi district of Riyadh. This massive flagship hypermarket covers more than 400,000 square feet and is built to be a one-stop shop for the capital’s residents.
The store was officially inaugurated by Mohammed Khalid Al-Shalfan, investors relationship manager at the Ministry of Investment, and Matar Salem Ali Marran Al-Dhaheri, ambassador of the UAE to Saudi Arabia.
This new retail landmark features an extensive range of departments, including grocery food and non-food items, beauty and wellness, chilled and dairy products, frozen foods, and a roastery. Shoppers can also find fresh fruits, vegetables, a bakery, and a delicatessen, as well as fresh meat and fish sections. A unique feature is the fresh food dining area. For tech enthusiasts, there are dedicated sections for computers, gaming, telecom, mobile phones, and consumer electronics. The store also carries stationery, household goods, home furnishings, toys, luggage, and footwear, all supported by more than 100 parking spaces.
Meanwhile in Dammam, LuLu inaugurated a new LuLu Xpress store and the LOT, a value shopping destination, in the Faisaliya district. The store was officially inaugurated by Mansour Al-Binali, assistant director general of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for the Eastern Province.
Covering 33,000 square feet, the store includes a wide range of products with fresh food, local produce, and meat, along with a section for technical consumer goods featuring the latest electronics and gadgets. 
The LOT Value Shop focuses on high-quality items at affordable prices. Residents can shop for household goods, home furnishings, stationery, toys, and educational products, most of which are priced below SR22 ($5.86).
For added convenience, the location provides nearly 100 parking spaces.
LuLu has launched special inaugural offers across all departments in both the Riyadh and Dammam stores. These promotions allow customers to enjoy significant savings on a wide range of products and international brands. This expansion reinforces LuLu’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s retail growth and providing quality service to neighborhoods across Saudi Arabia.