LuLu raises awareness about breast cancer, environment

Customers are being encouraged to purchase eco-friendly bags at all LuLu branches.
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Updated 16 October 2024
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LuLu raises awareness about breast cancer, environment

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held every October, LuLu Hypermarket has once again launched its campaign titled “Buy Green Support Pink,” to raise awareness about breast cancer by supporting the Zahra Breast Cancer Association, one of the leading organizations in Saudi Arabia focused on awareness and prevention of this disease. This year marks the seventh year of the campaign.

The campaign revolves around a simple yet impactful concept that encompasses both environmental and social dimensions. Through this initiative, customers are encouraged to purchase eco-friendly bags at all LuLu branches. All proceeds from these sales will be directed to support the Zahra Association.

October is globally recognized as a month to highlight breast cancer, one of the most prevalent types of cancer among women worldwide. The Zahra Association has made a significant impact in Saudi Arabia by organizing awareness campaigns and early detection screenings, helping women gain essential information about prevention and early detection.

In collaboration with the Zahra Association, LuLu Hypermarket has also organized a lecture for its employees on breast cancer prevention. Additionally, an interactive awareness booth has been set up for shoppers, where brochures and pink ribbons are distributed to promote awareness.

Through this campaign, LuLu Hypermarket aims to contribute to these efforts and encourage more women to take the vital step of early screening, which can greatly improve treatment outcomes.

The campaign reflects LuLu Hypermarket’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility. In addition to providing top-quality services and products, LuLu is dedicated to driving positive change within the community. This initiative empowers consumers to support important causes through their everyday purchases, making them part of both environmental and humanitarian solutions.

Shehim Mohammed, director of LuLu Saudi Hypermarkets, said: ‘At LuLu, we view the October initiative in partnership with the Zahra Breast Cancer Association as an important service for families and women in Saudi Arabia. We have merged two campaign objectives that promote a brighter future, and we encourage shoppers to participate in these noble efforts.”


Winners of Global Prize for Innovation in Water announced in Jeddah

Updated 09 December 2025
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Winners of Global Prize for Innovation in Water announced in Jeddah

The city of Jeddah witnessed a landmark global event with the announcement of the winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water in its third edition, marking the conclusion of a highly competitive showcase that drew the attention of the international water community. The winners were revealed during the opening ceremony held as part of the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference.

During the ceremony, the names of 14 winners were announced. Their pioneering solutions succeeded in meeting the rigorous criteria set by the international jury panel. With total prizes amounting to $10 million across all stages, the award recognizes exceptional efforts in transforming research ideas into practical, real-world water technologies.

The two grand prizes this year were awarded to HanQing Yu from China, who received the Grand Impact Award, and Guihua Yu from the US, who received the Grand Discovery Prize.

In addition, 12 winners were honored across the various award tracks. The honorees included Charlie Norton, Premlal Balakrishna Pillai, Omar Daoud, and Felipe Torres from the UK; Jianan Gao from Hong Kong, China; John Gradek, Hamidreza Samouei, and Andrew Schevets from the US; Elena Campos and Ines Larrea from Spain; Walid Soufi from Turkiye; and Abrar Zafar from Saudi Arabia.

The awards ceremony marked the culmination of a competitive selection phase that included 36 finalists from 22 countries, representing distinguished universities, advanced research centers, and leading technology companies. The winning innovations span six key tracks vital to the future of the water sector: Advanced Water Production Technologies, Water Quality Improvement and Reuse, Circular Treatment and Zero Liquid Discharge Technologies, Digital Models, Process Optimization, and Automation, Sustainable Water Production and Environmental Conservation, and Cost-Effective Wastewater Treatment Technologies.

The international jury, comprising 28 experts from 12 countries, praised the high caliber of submissions, noting that the winning solutions demonstrated strong economic feasibility, positive environmental impact, and the ability to address global challenges related to water scarcity and climate change.