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Back to school shopping in full swing as Saudi supplies demand reaches new heights

JEDDAH: With the dawn of a new academic year in Saudi Arabia, the familiar hustle and bustle of back-to-school preparations has returned, marking a time of excitement, and a flurry of activity for both parents and students.

This year, stationery and school supplies business owners are reporting a significant surge in demand.

Malls and major libraries around Saudi Arabia took the opportunity to host back-to-school festivals and campaigns as a one-stop shopping experience for families. These events featured a diverse array of school essentials, ranging from bags and uniforms to an extensive selection of stationery supplies, including the notebooks, pencils, pens and tools required for study and notetaking. It also made for a fun family day out.

With the return of back-to-school season, stationery and school supplies business owners are reporting a significant surge in sales. (SPA)

Mohammed Al-Malki, a stationery shop owner from Jeddah, told Arab News: “The increase in purchasing activity began about a week prior to schools reopening and continued to peak throughout the final weekend before classes commenced.”

Al-Malki said that demand remains robust for the first two weeks of the new academic term.

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