Backpacks Packed, Deals Stacked: Amazon.sa Gets Saudi Students Ready for Day One

Manal Saleh 

Everything from backpacks and stationery to laptops, uniforms, and lunchbox favourites — millions of deals from top local and global brands on amazon.sa/getsetforschool, 20–31 August

With  Same-Day across the Kingdom — plus instant bank discounts, Buy-Now Pay-Later, and 0% installments — getting ready for the new term has never been simpler

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 18, 2026 – The long summer days are winding down, alarm clocks are being set once more, and across the Kingdom families are counting down to the first bell. To make the new academic year a smooth one, the Amazon.sa Get Set for School sale returns from 20 to 31 August with millions of deals across 30+ categories — from backpacks and stationery to laptops, uniforms, and the lunchbox staples that get every morning off to a good start. Whether it’s a first-grader’s very first pencil case or a university student’s new laptop, everything a new term calls for arrives at the speed the season demands — in minutes with Amazon Now, within two hours with Rush, and same-day on thousands of items nationwide.

Abdo Chlala, Country Manager, Amazon Saudi Arabia, said: "We know that back-to-school season can feel busy for Saudi families — there's so much to prepare and never quite enough time. That's why we built Get Set for School entirely around what parents told us they need: everything in one place, so no one has to rush between stores or worry about forgetting something on the list. With standout deals, instant bank discounts, and flexible payment options, we're committed to making this experience as seamless and affordable as possible — because Saudi families deserve to spend less time stressing over checklists and more time sharing in their children's excitement for the year ahead."

From Homeroom to Homework: Deals for Every Need

The countdown to day one starts with the basics: customers can save up to 60% on school essentials — backpacks, water bottles, lunchboxes, and stationery from Kipling, Stanley, and Faber-Castell. For students stepping up to a new grade, there's up to 60% off electronics including laptops, tablets, headphones, and monitors from Samsung, ASUS, Logitech, Crucial, and SanDisk. For the first-day fit, enjoy up to 60% off fashion and footwear from Nike, Skechers, New Balance, Asics, and Under Armour. Younger learners can explore up to 59% off toys and learning from LEGO, Barbie, Learning Resources, Mattel, and Tonies.

Beyond the classroom, save up to 60% on home and dorm essentials from WMF, Nanoleaf, Cricut, Simple Modern, and Owala; sports and outdoors from Speedo, Wilson, Garmin, Arena, and Venum; office and stationery from Faber-Castell, Brother, uni-ball, and rOtring; and gaming from PlayStation, SteelSeries, and Turtle Beach — plus deals across audio, baby, beauty, watches, and more across 30+ categories.

Customers in Saudi Arabia can enjoy up to 35% off on orders above 7 units, with a maximum redemption value of SAR 30 per order, as part of the BTS promotion on Amazon.sa/bazaar or by tapping the Bazaar icon on the Amazon mobile app. Customers will receive an extra 25% off on top of existing basket-building discounts and can redeem the offer multiple times throughout the event duration using code BTS25. T&Cs apply.

Smarter Ways to Save This Term

Across the Kingdom, customers can stretch their back-to-school budget further with instant bank discounts with Riyad Bank and SAB cards on selected dates, and flexible payment options including Buy-Now Pay-Later with Tabby and Tamara and 0% bank installment plans from partner banks at checkout. T&Cs apply.

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