Al Othaim Markets
Al Othaim Markets is a Saudi supermarket chain; AZEIDK supplied, installed, tested and commissioned fire protection, alarm and security systems at its facilities.
About the project
Al Othaim Markets is a Saudi supermarket and hypermarket chain whose origins date to 1956, when its first store opened in Riyadh. It was established as a company in 1980 and listed on the Saudi Exchange in 2008. At the end of December 2025 it had 415 branches in more than 110 cities and governorates across the Kingdom, plus 61 in Egypt. AZEIDK has worked on its facilities in the Kingdom.
Why fire and life safety matter in supermarkets
Supermarkets combine a large public sales floor, long opening hours and a wide mix of combustible goods, from packaged food and paper to cooking oil, aerosols and cleaning chemicals. Refrigeration plant, chillers, bakeries and hot-food counters add ignition sources. At busy times, shoppers with trolleys and children must find their way out quickly. Early detection, sprinklers suited to the stock, a clear alarm and well-signed exits protect people, and security systems monitor entrances and stock. The Saudi Building Code (SBC 801) and Civil Defense requirements frame the design.
AZEIDK’s role
For Al Othaim Markets, AZEIDK supplied, installed, tested and commissioned fire protection, alarm and security systems in line with the project’s requirements.
Related reading: Fire safety guide for malls and commercial buildings · Security and surveillance systems
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