Majid Al Futtaim Retail, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has opened four new pop-up stores in Mina, aimed at meeting the needs of Pilgrims during the Hajj season 1446 AH.
This initiative supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to enhance services for the ‘Guests of God’ during Hajj. These Carrefour pop-up stores will run 24-hours, providing pilgrims with seamless access to essential needs, such as food products, water and beverages, personal hygiene items all in proximate key locations within Mina.
The stores will be managed by a multilingual team who are trained to help pilgrims from various backgrounds, ensuring an enhanced and more enjoyable shopping experience for the visitors.
Najib Haddad, Regional Manager of Carrefour Saudi Arabia, commented that, “We are honored to be contributing to the Kingdom’s efforts in providing exceptional services and facilitating seamless access to Pilgrims during the Hajj 1446 season. Our fully equipped stores in Mina are designed to cater to the unique needs of Pilgrims, to the highest standards – a testament to our ongoing commitment to serve with purpose the Saudi community. I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Commerce, and to all the relevant authorities managing this year’s distinguished Hajj season for their trust, collaboration and support. We are fully dedicated to continuously identifying purposeful opportunities to that can enhance the experience for all who visit or reside in the Kingdom.”
