The marketing and technical department of Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia Ltd. (AFPSA), in coordination with Lubrizol International, recently arranged a technical seminar at the Movenpick Hotel in Yanbu.
“To lead in lubricant innovations is the vision of the management of Alhamrani Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia, and it continues to take its shape in forms of technical seminars on lubricants and modernization of its manufacturing facilities,” said one of the top executives at the company. “This quest is the vision of making AFPSA a leader in the trend of lubricants engineering in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.”
The attendees were spearheaded by AFPSA President Zafar Talpur, Mohammed Hanif Sattar, vice president for operations and technical, Dr. Brahim Missaoui, vice president-finance, Mohammed Jarjarah, vice president-marketing, Ishtiaq A. Malik, general manager-finance, Sohail S. Khan, deputy general manager-industrial and commercial sales, Sari S. Barakat, deputy general manager-export, and other senior executives from AFPSA head office, plants and branches.
Later, an internal technical seminar was organized at AFPSA Yanbu Blending and Grease Plant. It was conducted by Rehan Ashgar. The seminar was followed by yet another innovative vision realized through modernization, the inauguration of the new security and entrance gate, the state-of-the-art laboratory and the new substation with 2MW power output.
Talpur and Sattar emphasized the benefits of gaining technical knowledge through these seminars and plant modernization. They said all these have put AFPSA ahead in terms of lubricants innovation in the whole region.
Alhamrani-Fuchs leads in lubricant innovations
Alhamrani-Fuchs leads in lubricant innovations
Dubai Shopping Festival’s sporting events turn city into hub for outdoor action
The Dubai Shopping Festival is raising the bar this winter with a high-impact sporting calendar that runs throughout December and January, transforming the city into a hub for elite competition, community fitness and outdoor action.
From professional basketball to baseball games, polo tournaments, half marathons, and horse racing, the festival brings together athletes, families and spectators for a dynamic winter season of sport. The diverse lineup of events strengthens DSF’s role in supporting Dubai’s active lifestyle, showcasing world-class sporting venues and encouraging community engagement during the city’s peak outdoor season.
Key sporting events taking place during DSF:
Dubai Racing Carnival
- Race days: Jan. 2, Jan. 9 and ongoing dates until March 13.
- Location: Meydan Racecourse
The flagship winter racing season features international horses and top jockeys.
More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/dubai-racing-carnivaland https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/dubai-racing-carnival-festive-friday
Silver Cup
- Date: Jan. 10-Jan.24
- Location: Al-Habtoor Polo Resort and Club
Silver Cup, part of Dubai’s prestigious polo calendar, sees six of the world’s best teams go head-to-head in a 20-goal handicap.
- More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/silver-cup
Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge — Build-Up Ride 4
- Date: Jan. 4
- Location: Al-Qudra Cycle Track
The last of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge Build-Up Rides is designed to help cyclists build their stamina ahead of the ultimate challenge.
- More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/spinneys-dubai-92-cycle-challenge-build-up-ride-4
Hood to Coast Dubai 2026
- Date: Jan. 10
- Location: Al-Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
Hood to Coast Dubai challenges teams to conquer a series of relay segments through expansive desert trails, with each runner taking on their leg before passing the baton.
- More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/hood-to-coast
Skechers Performance Run — Race 4 (16k/10k/5k/3k)
- Date: Jan. 10
- Location: Meydan
Enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at this popular community race offering various distances, where participants can run along the traffic-free roads of Meydan.
- More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/skechers-performance-run
Marina Home Dubai Creek Striders Half Marathon 2026
- Date: Jan. 11
- Location: Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club
One of the largest races of its kind in the UAE and the Middle East, this half marathon will mark its 23rd edition in 2026.
- More information: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/festivals-and-events/dubai-events-calendar/dubai-creek-striders-half-marathon
A citywide sporting season
With events spanning elite international fixtures, community runs, polo tournaments, multi-distance races, trail challenges and recurring racing nights at Meydan, DSF strengthens Dubai’s winter season for sport, well-being and outdoor experiences.
