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Arab News
21-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
LuLu's value concept store, LOT, opens three outlets in KSA
LuLu Group inaugurated three new value concept stores, called LOT, in Saudi Arabia in a single day — in Makkah, Saihat in the Eastern Province, and Riyadh. The central launch event took place in Makkah and was attended by dignitaries and government officials. The Makkah store was inaugurated by Dr. Waleed Basuliman, general manager of investment and partnerships at the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, alongside LuLu Group Chairman Yusuff Ali M.A. Nasser Huwaiden Thaiban Ali Alketbi, consul general of the UAE in Jeddah; Yaser Attar, director general of investment and deputy for planning and financial sustainability at Makkah Municipality; Abdulaziz Al-Sindi; Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Rifaei; and business figures from Makkah were also present. Chairman Ali said: 'This expansion reflects our commitment to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and our goal to offer high-quality, affordable products to all.' He added that with LOT, their aim is to redefine value retailing by making everyday essentials accessible to everyone without compromising on quality. 'Four more LOT stores are in the pipeline in the Kingdom,' the LuLu chairman added. Located on Abdullah Areef Street in Al-Rusayfah district, the new Makkah LOT store spans 43,000 square feet and is designed to deliver an engaging, budget-friendly shopping experience. It features a wide selection of household essentials, kitchenware, and fashion for men, women, and children, with a strong emphasis on quality and affordability. The store also offers ample parking space, enhancing its convenience for residents and visitors alike. These value concept stores offer a wide range of products at unbeatable prices, with many items priced below SR22 ($5.87). The Eastern Province outlet, located in Saihat within the LuLu Hypermarket complex on Al-Musib Ibn Rafi Street, offers 24,000 square feet of smart retail space tailored to budget-friendly shoppers. Meanwhile, the Riyadh location in Al-Malaz features 18,772 square feet of retail space and comprehensive parking facilities. All three stores opened with exclusive collections and promotional offers, reinforcing LOT's core mission of making good-quality products accessible at wallet-friendly prices, responding to growing consumer demand for affordable yet high-quality retail experiences. With this strategic expansion, LuLu continues to strengthen its footprint in the Saudi market, energizing the local retail sector and reaffirming its commitment to delivering value-driven shopping across key cities in the region.
Khaleej Times
18-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
LuLu launches three LOT stores in Saudi Arabia on a single day
In a significant stride toward retail expansion, LuLu Group has inaugurated three new LOT – The Value concept stores across Saudi Arabia in a single day, with grand openings held in the the holy city of Makkah, Saihat (Eastern Province), and Riyadh. The central launch event took place in Makkah and was graced by the presence of prominent dignitaries and government officials. The Makkah store was officially inaugurated by Dr Waleed Basuliman, general manager of Investment and Partnerships at the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy sites, alongside LuLu Group chairman Yusuff Ali M A. The event also witnessed the attendance of key figures including Eng. Yaser Attar, director general of investment and deputy for planning and financial sustainability at Makkah Municipality. Prominent business personalities from Makkah such as Engineer Abdulaziz Al Sindi and Sheikh Ibrahim Al Rifaei also participated in the ceremony. "This expansion reflects our commitment to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and our goal to offer high-quality, affordable products to all. With LOT, we aim to redefine value retailing by making everyday essentials accessible to everyone without compromising on quality. Four more LOT stores are in the pipeline in the Kingdom," said Yusuff Ali M A. Located on Abdullah Areef Street in the Al Rusafyah District, the new LOT store in Makkah spans 43,000 sq ft and is designed to offer an engaging, budget-friendly shopping experience. It features a broad assortment of household essentials, kitchenware, and fashion for men, women, and children, emphasising both quality and affordability. Ample parking space is available, ensuring convenience for both residents and visitors. These value-focused concept stores offer an impressive range of products at unbeatable prices, with many items priced below 22 Riyals. The initiative is aimed at ensuring every customer has access to high-quality goods across key categories. The Eastern Province outlet, located in Saihat within the LuLu Hypermarket complex on Al Musib Ibn Rafi Street, spans 24,000 sq ft of smart retail space tailored for budget-conscious shoppers. Meanwhile, the Riyadh branch, located in Al Malaz, offers 18,772 sq ft of retail space and comprehensive parking facilities, positioning it as a flagship destination for value shopping in the capital. All three outlets opened with exclusive collections and attractive promotional offers, reinforcing LOT's core mission of providing good-quality products at wallet-friendly prices, catering to the rising demand for affordable yet premium retail experiences. With this strategic expansion, LuLu Group continues to solidify its footprint in the Saudi market, energising the local retail landscape and reaffirming its commitment to delivering value-driven shopping across the Kingdom's key cities.
Buzz Feed
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
From Y2K To Today: 25 Years Of Pop Culture Shifts
It feels like a glitch in the matrix, but we are closer to the year 2050 than we are to 2000 and it's messing up my take on time MAJORLY. I am already feeling old, and I haven't even begun yet. A LOT has happened in the last 25 years in pop culture. From Y2K to Labubu, there have been incredible moments in pop culture to remember for years to come, and at this point, I cannot count them on my fingers. What can I say: as a generation, we are just that iconic! Before we forget our roots (Britney Spears songs and low-rise jeans), let's revisit these 61 iconic and momentous pop culture events from the past 25 years: 2000: Jennifer Lopez wears THAT iconic green Versace dress to the Grammy awards. If there were an internet to break, JLo would have broken it. 2001: The first movie of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and The Sorceror's Stone, releases. 2001: Apple's iPod is introduced, marking the start of a technological revolution of portable mobile devices. 2001: Britney Spears performs I'm A Slave 4 U, with a Burmese python at the VMAs. 2002: Halle Berry wins the Oscar for Best Actress, becoming the first Black woman to win one. 2002: Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake split up, resulting in the iconic track, Cry Me A River. 2003: Beyoncé goes solo with her debut album, Dangerously In Love, starting her legendary career and establishing herself as a pop culture icon. 2003: The iconic Madonna-Britney-Christina VMA kiss sets the stage ablaze. 2004: Facebook is launched, heralding the dominance of social media on the human conscience. 2004: Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction sparks controversy. 2004: Tina Fey's directorial debut, Mean Girls, was released, eventually becoming a cult classic. 2004: The F.R.I.E.N.D.S. finale episode becomes the fourth most-watched TV episode of all time, with 52.3 million viewers. 2005: YouTube goes live, and the era of long-form videos begins. 2006: The film The Da Vinci Code released, and it sparked intense backlash and discourse, with many Christian groups worldwide calling it blasphemous. 2007: The first iPhone is released. 2007: Keeping Up With The Kardashians debuts, marking a new genre within reality TV. 2008: Iron Man hits theatres, marking the beginning of the MCU universe. 2008: Heath Ledger passes away at 28, and wins a posthumous Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for The Dark Knight. 2009: Barack Obama becomes the first Black president of the United States. 2009: Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift on stage as she accepts her award for Best Female Video, igniting a long-lasting feud between the two stars. 2009: The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, passes away. 2009: Slumdog Millionaire takes home 8 Oscars for Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Director, Best Sound Mixing, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound Editing. 2009: James Cameron releases Avatar, which would go on to re-define 3D cinema by becoming the highest-grossing film ever—beating Cameron's own Titanic. 2010: One Direction is formed on X-factor, re-starting the boy band phenomenon. 2010: Instagram was launched. 2012: The viral Korean song, Gangnam Style, is released by Psy, sending waves across countries—with 5.49 billion views on YouTube. 2012: Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises battle it out at the Box Office. 2014: Ellen Degeneres takes the most iconic selfie at the Academy Awards. 2014: Kim Kardashian's PAPER magazine photoshoot breaks the internet. 2015: Zayn Malik leaves One Direction, breaking hearts everywhere. 2015: Selfie sticks are seen literally everywhere! 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins his first Oscar for Best Male Lead for The Revenant. 2016: Pokemon Go has everyone running on the streets, attempting to catch Pokemon on their phones. 2017: The New York Times publishes an article on the investigation into Harvey Weinstein sexually harassing numerous actresses, and #MeToo movement takes over the world. 2018: Beyonce headlines at Coachella. 2019: The chaotic "Storm Area 51" meme was born. It started with an event on Facebook called "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All Of Us," with over 2 million people RSVPing. It was a joke to raid the military base of the US, with the aim to uncover "aliens." Ultimately, only a few showed up, and it was a rather peaceful festival than a raid. 2020: Bong Joon Ho's Parasite becomes the first foreign language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. 2020: WHO declares COVID-19 a global pandemic. 2021: Netflix releases Squid Game, and it was a HUGE success—with over 1.6 billion hours watched in the first month. 2021: The F.R.I.E.N.D.S. reunion has us all reminiscing about our favorite moments with the cast. 2022: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on live television during the Academy Awards. 2022: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation trial is televised. 2022: Argentina wins the Fifa World Cup, and Messi lifts the trophy—a day we had all waited for! 2023: The Barbenheimer summer has theaters swamped with fans, re-igniting our love for film once again. 2023: The SAG-AFTRA strikes begin over labor rights, with 160,000 workers walking off the sets, demanding wage increases and better protection against AI. 2024: The rise of 'Brat' culture—thanks to Charli XCX! With her new album, everyone had a Brat summer and gave zero f**ks. 2024: Taylor Swift's Eras tour is a massive success, grossing a record-breaking $2.07 billion! 2025: Kendrick Lamar performs a historic routine at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, singing his iconic song Not Like Us—amid his feud with Drake. 2025: SNL holds its 50th anniversary celebration with 15 million fans watching. And now some of the unforgettable Desi pop culture moments: 2000: Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai is released, marking the debut of Hrithik Roshan, propelling him into an overnight sensation. 2000: Priyanka Chopra wins Miss World, and thus begins her journey to stardom. 2001: Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham releases and sets Shah Rukh Khan's name in stone in Bollywood. 2002: Lagaan is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. 2006: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti hits theatres, and would go on to influence protests and movements IRL. 2008: Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion, starring Priyanka Chopra, hits theatres, and goes on to win the National Award. 2011: India wins the ICC World Cup with MS Dhoni as the captain of the Indian team. 2013: The legendary Indian cricket player, Sachin Tendulkar, retires from cricket. 2023: Naatu Naatu from RRR wins the Academy Award for Best Original Song. 2023: Diljit Dosanjh brings Punjab to Coachella, becoming the first Punjabi singer to do so. 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted the IPL trophy after18 years! My fingers are hurting from typing up all of these momentous events. Wow—we have all lived through these amazing pop culture moments; it definitely feels like this ALL happened a few days ago. Now age is catching up to me. I do not know what 2050 holds for us—whether climate change will do its thing or not—but one thing is for sure: we will be getting some good cultural material to keep us going till then and have hope.
Irish Independent
17-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Airbus confirms order of 40 jets from Polish carrier
Airbus sealed a landmark order for 40 A220 jets from Polish national carrier LOT yesterday, marking the airline's largest-ever investment and signalling a broader reset in political ties between Poland and France.
Reuters
16-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Poland's LOT orders 40 Airbus A220 planes
PARIS, June 16 (Reuters) - Airbus ( opens new tab has secured an order for 40 of its A220 planes from Polish national carrier LOT, winning a hard-fought contest with Brazil's Embraer ( opens new tab. Including options, the deal could increase to up to 84 A220s, Airbus and LOT said at the Paris Airshow on Monday, confirming an earlier Reuters story. The signing was conducted in a packed news conference witnessed by Poland's infrastructure minister and French and Polish ambassadors. "It was not an easy process, we got two very competitive offers," said LOT CEO Michal Fijol. "But I am pleased to say you (Airbus) wanted us more and that's the reason we are here today." Deliveries are due to start in the summer of 2027. The competition attracted strong political attention as Poland moves to improve sometimes patchy relations with France amid questions over security pledges from the United States, according to European aviation and defence sources. In May, France and Poland signed a treaty to increase cooperation on defence, nuclear energy and other measures, in a sign of growing alliances between European nations. Fijol declined to comment on whether politics had any role in the choice of aircraft. Airbus' planemaking chief said the deal was an airplane transaction. Poland is planning to build its Central Communication Port airport and rail hub by the early 2030s, while also growing its central Warsaw Chopin airport hub. The purchase of the planes would help fuel that expansion, Fijol has told Polish media. Poland is one of the few hubs in Europe with space to build out airport infrastructure, but government-sponsored plans for such an expansion have dragged on for years. LOT has struggled to compete with budget carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air for market share. "This is the largest investment in the history of the Polish national carrier. We are building a leader in air transport in Europe," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted on X.
