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Jarir Bookstore is “not just a bookstore…” it is a leading Department Store in Saudi and other Gulf countries. Our mission is to become the no.1 source of knowledge, productivity tools and entertainment to our customers. We believe we can help every individual to become better, after each visit to Jarir, by learning new things and being more informed of things they love. We believe our achievements started with our employees. We are loyal to them and strive constantly to develop and maintain their undivided commitment, ownership and true sense of belonging. We respect individual initiative and provide opportunities for personal growth to our employees. Jarir Bookstore started in 1979 as a small store located on Jarir Street in Malaz, Riyadh. Today's highly regarded chain of Jarir Bookstore is the leading retailer in the GCC in Consumer Electronics, Books and Office Supplies; with 45 stores across the Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait and UAE. Jarir Marketing Company, the parent company of Jarir Bookstore, employs more than 3,000 and delivers annual sales of over $1.5 Billion.

For over two decades, United Electronics Company- eXtra has established itself as the largest innovative electronics retailers in the Saudi market, catering to almost 14 million shoppers in 2023. eXtra's retail portfolio currently boasts 56 stores, 51 of which are in Saudi Arabia and 5 are in Oman and Bahrain, making the company stand as one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in the region. eXtra also pioneered the introduction of e-commerce in the consumer electronics segment back in 2011. By embracing digital transformation and automation, the company has evolved into a comprehensive digital platform. In 2023 closing, its online store and mobile applications contributed over 20% of its total sales, with revenues surpassing 6.2 billion Saudi riyals (SAR) and net profit reaching SAR 390.5 million (USD 104 million) in 2023. eXtra has consistently elevated its customer experience by expanding its online product range to over 6,500 items, and in 2023, it launched an advanced website and mobile app, significantly enhancing user satisfaction and boosting online sales.