Crowne Plaza Jeddah, the five stars pioneer hotel at Al-Hamra district, launched the annual festival of “Layali Ramadan.”
“We’re delighted to announce the launching of Layali Ramadan festival, bringing unforgettable celebratory experience to our guests,” said Rafique Izhiman, general manager of Crowne Plaza Jeddah, and area general manager, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
“The festival started on the first day of Ramadan at Crystal Ballroom and across our famous restaurants for those who are seeking for tranquility and privacy along with unique iftar and sahour buffets. Sakura, the Japanese restaurant, will remain open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
Al-Masharbia Café, the Arabesque-themed cafe, has prepared a wide range of oriental and Western desserts and pastries, while Bridge Café, poolside café, is the perfect place to relax after iftar.”
The hotel management gives extra care to the arrangements during the holy month. Our guests will indulge prime wide selections from across the globe during iftar and sahour buffets, in addition to our unique and famous live cooking stations to satisfy all tastes. Daily raffles offering valuable prizes, and entertainment programs for children will also be held.
“We aren’t just offering iftar and sahour events. We also offer our guests a lifetime experience,” he said.
Crowne Plaza Jeddah launches ‘Ramadan Nights’ festival
Crowne Plaza Jeddah launches ‘Ramadan Nights’ festival
Schneider Electric launches academy in Saudi Arabia to build future-ready talent
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa in Saudi Arabia, a regional capability platform dedicated to skilling, upskilling, and knowledge sharing.
The launch comes at a critical moment as the Kingdom accelerates energy transition, industrial localization, and human capability development under Vision 2030. The academy reinforces the Kingdom’s leadership role in building future-ready talent while supporting industrial and energy transformation across the wider Middle East and Africa region.
The Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa is not a traditional training center; it is a regional platform translating Schneider Electric’s global energy technology expertise into applied capability for Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Anchored in Riyadh, the academy is designed to serve as a benchmark for skills development and enablement across the MEA.
The launch reflects Schneider Electric’s long-term commitment to investing in people and capabilities, and to supporting national priorities across energy, industry, and digital infrastructure.
Mohamed Shaheen, cluster president of Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia and Yemen, said: “This launch reflects our long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and to building capability that lasts. After more than 40 years in the Kingdom, we continue to invest where impact matters most: in people. Launching the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa from Riyadh underscores our belief that sustainable transformation is built on local capability and trusted partnerships.”
The academy directly supports Saudi Arabia’s focus on human capability development, localization, and Saudi-made outcomes by enabling the skills behind advanced energy systems, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure. Capabilities developed through the academy will support Saudi manufacturing, national projects, and resilient supply chains, while also strengthening regional industrial ecosystems.
“The Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa is designed to enable real outcomes,” said Walid Sheta, zone president for the MEA at Schneider Electric. “By equipping talent with future-ready skills across electrification, automation, and digital intelligence, we are strengthening Saudi and regional capability to design, operate, and lead the energy and industrial systems of the future.”
The launch event in Riyadh brought together senior government representatives, industry partners, customers, and Schneider Electric’s leadership, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration in aligning education, skills development, and labor market needs.
Designed as a long-term platform, the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa will continue to evolve through partnerships, programs, and continuous capability development, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional hub for skills, knowledge, and industrial enablement.
