Amazon.sa offers incredible deals during ‘Ramadan Sale'
Amazon has announced the launch of the Ramadan Sale on Amazon.sa, offering customers a wide selection of incredible deals, exclusive benefits for Amazon Prime members, and an opportunity to contribute to supporting families in need during the holy month.
The Ramadan Sale kicked off exclusively for Prime members on Feb. 17, granting them early access to the best offers across thousands of products from popular local and international brands. Starting from Feb. 18 to Feb. 27, the sale will be open to all customers, featuring discounts of up to 50 percent on a variety of items via www.amazon.sa/ramadansale. The Ramadan Sale on Amazon.sa offers added benefits, including instant bank discounts, flexible payment options, and convenient delivery choices.
Customers shopping the Ramadan Sale can stock up on everything they need to prepare for the month with thousands of unbeatable deals across more than 30 product categories including Ramadan everyday essentials, home cookware, kitchen appliances, to fashion, beauty, Amazon devices, as well as products from Amazon US, UK, and Germany via the Amazon.sa global store.
With deals spanning top local and international brands, such as Philips, Apple, Samsung, De'Longhi, Black&Decker, ASUS, LG, dyson, Bose, Persil, Tide, Ariel, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Armani, Azzaro, QV, NIVEA, Guess, Coach, and Michael Kors, customers can also support local businesses through a specially curated 'Shop Local' collection, featuring exceptional products crafted by small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia, available at www.amazon.sa/SMB.
The Ramadan Sale is the perfect time to join Prime on www.amazon.sa/prime for only SR16/month, or by saving with an annual membership for just SR140/year.
Prime continues to be the best way to enjoy Amazon, during key shopping moments, and year-round through the full set of shopping and entertainment benefits including free delivery, Prime Video and Prime Gaming.
In the spirit of giving, Amazon.sa is making it easier for customers to help those in need through the Ramadan Al-Khair Basket initiative, in collaboration with the Saudi Food Bank.
Filled with essential day-to-day food items, customers can buy the Ramadan Al-Khair Basket via Amazon.sa and have it delivered to the Saudi Food Bank who will donate it to those in need during Ramadan.
Customers can also choose to have the basket delivered directly to a family in need, at any preferred address, by providing the details under the 'shipping address' during checkout. Priced at SR100, the Ramadan Al-Khair Basket includes 16 essential grocery items, such as oil, sugar, flour, rice, oats, tea, spaghetti, tomato sauce, and dates.
Abdo Chlala, country manager, Amazon Saudi Arabia, said: 'Ramadan is a cherished time of spiritual reflection, family gatherings, and giving. As families prepare for the holy month, Amazon stands ready to make it easier for families to prepare for this occasion by bringing them everything they need to their doorstep.
'The Ramadan Sale brings significant value and savings across 30 categories to our customers, while Prime members enjoy early access, free delivery, and additional discounts.
Through our collaboration with the Saudi Food Bank, we've made it seamless for customers to give back to those in need in the community via our Ramadan Al-Khair Basket initiative. We remain committed to embracing the beautiful spirit of Ramadan, all while delivering greater value, convenience, and a wide selection of products to our customers in the Kingdom.'
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