Floward, the go-to online flowers and gifts delivery store in the MENA and UK regions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Saud University to collaborate in various activities. The signing ceremony was attended by Chief Growth Officer of Floward, Mr. Mohamed Al Arifi and Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ali Aldalbahi, at the university’s campus on Sunday morning, October 1, 2023.
As per the agreement, Floward will be providing home delivery services of graduation documents and gowns adorned with flowers to students wishing to have them delivered. Notably, Floward and King Saud University are the first two entities in the world to provide such a service, making it a true testament of their innovation.
With the main goal of serving the nation and contributing to the Kingdom’s 2030 vision in the field of education, this strategic partnership aims to support the university’s students through various development projects. Floward will also be providing job opportunities on a yearly basis to King Saud University alumni. The company will be hiring between 5-20 students depending on job vacancies and the needed expertise.
Additionally, Floward will be collaborating with relevant entities from the university on research and development projects related to the company’s field of expertise. The company will provide support to student related activities by supplementing them with valuable information regarding their graduation projects and sponsoring seasonal and national celebrations.
Furthermore, Floward will sponsor the main graduation ceremonies for both male and female students through various activations such as setting up a booth at the parents’ area, decorating the halls, and distributing gifts. Students of the university will also be able to enjoy cash back worth 20% in their Floward wallets.
Floward Chief Growth Officer, Mr. Mohamed Al Arifi said: “We are honoured to be collaborating with the prestigious King Saud University, that also shares our unwavering vision of supporting our youth unlock their full potential. We are immensely proud to be alongside King Saud University as the first two entities in the world to provide this unique service, and we hope that this strategic partnership will be a success.”
Established in 2017, Floward is a full-fledged e-commerce solution that offers prime fresh-cut flowers sourced from the best growers and farmers around the world and arranged locally by a team of florists and designers. Floward also offers cakes, chocolate and perfumes curated by the region’s most exciting designers bundled with its flower arrangements and manages last-mile same-day delivery to ensure the best customer experience.