A Pakistani food and mango festival currently under way in Riyadh is giving the residents an opportunity to enjoy the country’s cuisine prepared with authentic spices and traditional flavors.
The festival was jointly inaugurated by Abdul Rahman Abdullah Al-Aiban, adviser to the commerce minister, and Pakistani Ambassador Muhammed Naeem Khan, at the InterContinental Hotel in Riyadh on Wednesday night.
"The Pakistan embassy has organized this three-day festival as part of its continued efforts to promote commercial relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan," said Waseem Hayat Bajwa, commercial attache at the Embassy of Pakistan.
An exhibition of Pakistani products on the sidelines of the festival added color and splendor to the opening ceremony.
After the inaugural ceremony, about 250-odd guests, including a large number of diplomats and their wives, were treated to a variety of exotic Pakistani delicacies.
Bajwa underscored the importance of organizing cultural events by the embassy to further strengthen the growing relations. He added that the food festival features a large variety of Pakistani dishes as well as products, which will eventually help to boost trade in the food sector.
In fact, the overall food exports of Pakistan increased by 4.82 percent last year compared to the same period a year before. The major food items, which recorded increase in their exports, include sugar, meat and meat preparations, fish, vegetables, spices, oil seeds, nuts, kernels, fruits, pulses, and wheat. On the other hand, the Pakistani cuisine that were displayed and served to guests had a mix of spicy, sweet, sour and aromatics.
Meat dishes were plenty at the festival besides varieties of mangoes. The festival will go long way in promoting Pakistani mangoes this year.
Mehran Rice and Spices, Qarshi Group, Queensway, Saleh & Abdulaziz Abahusain, Alkhobaib, Mitchels, Global Mentor Technologies, Mobily and Enjaz Bank were among the event’s supporters.
Authentic spices, flavors feature Pakistani food and mango festival
Authentic spices, flavors feature Pakistani food and mango festival
Alfanar Engineering Services names Amer Al Ajmi CEO
Alfanar Engineering Services, a division of Alfanar Projects, has appointed Eng. Amer Al Ajmi as chief executive officer, signaling a new phase of growth and innovation for the company.
The appointment underscores Alfanar’s commitment to strengthening its role as a trusted partner in Saudi Arabia’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Al Ajmi brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering, energy and international business. His vision focuses on engineering excellence, digital transformation and sustainability. Under his leadership, the company aims to expand its contribution to the Kingdom’s industrial and infrastructure development while supporting a more sustainable energy future.
Alfanar Engineering Services provides integrated technical solutions to the Kingdom’s energy, infrastructure, private and government sectors. Its core business lines include motor and generator repair and rewinding, power services, testing and calibration, and technical and engineering training.
The company maintains a strong presence through regional offices across major Saudi cities, supported by a 24/7 engineering team that ensures uninterrupted operations and service availability nationwide.
At the center of its operations is Alfanar Technical Services, one of the largest specialized facilities in the region for repair, rewinding and maintenance of electrical equipment, including transformers, generators and motors. The company serves energy, oil, petrochemical and mining industries, as well as critical infrastructure such as hotels, hospitals and public utilities.
Alfanar operates three advanced facilities in Jubail and Riyadh, covering more than 200,000 square meters, with an expansion underway in Yanbu to meet growing demand driven by the Kingdom’s industrial transformation.
“Leading Alfanar Engineering Services is both an honor and a responsibility,” Al Ajmi said. “Our focus is on building a sustainable and technologically advanced future where our people, innovation and expertise deliver long-term impact across every sector we serve.”
