Bank AlJazira offers app for Windows platform

Updated 09 February 2013
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Bank AlJazira offers app for Windows platform

Bank AlJazira (BAJ) has announced the success of its mobile App, AlJazira Smart, on Microsoft Windows Phone 8 as part of its ongoing quest to maintain the leadership it achieved in providing innovative electronic banking services besides the commitment to use the latest information and communication technologies to improve customer access to the bank's leading products and services.
This unprecedented launch comes after BAJ became the first Saudi bank to introduce a banking application for Android. The new app will be available for download on Windows 8 mobile phones, tablets and PCs enabling customers to enjoy a suite of BAJ's leading banking services 24/7 wherever they are around the world.
Khalid Al-Othman, senior vice president and head of retail banking group at BAJ, said Windows Phone 8 is the latest version of the globally leading operating system from Microsoft and it will provide similar user experiences on multiple devices such as all new Windows 8 desktops and laptops, Windows 8 tablets from Microsoft and other manufactures and Windows 8 mobile phones from Nokia, Samsung, HTC and Huawei.
Al-Othman adds: "This launch comes as a result of our commitment to take our customer service to the highest level and enhance their experience using the best and latest technologies. Being the first Saudi bank to introduce banking services on Windows Phone 8 through our electronic channel, AlJazira Smart is the first Saudi bank to do it for Android market besides being available on Apple Store."
By offering this app, BAJ continues in its path of providing leading technology services and reassures its commitment toward offering its customers with the latest and best banking technologies, enabling them to use BAJ's services conveniently and securely wherever they are and on all popular platforms.

 


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.