Majlis by GOSSIP, the annual charity suhoor organized by GOSSIP The Brand, has raised significant funds for Emirates Red Crescent. The funds will go toward building a nursery for Syrian refugee children at the Emirates Red Crescent camps. The event took place on June 9 and was supported by government bodies and luxury brands from across the region.
Shayma Al-Fawwaz, founder and CEO of GOSSIP The Brand, said: “I would like to personally thank all our guests, who donated so generously and fully embraced the charitable values of Ramadan and the UAE’s Year of Giving 2017. As His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan said, ‘The UAE is the country of goodness and the Emiratis are carrying forward the humanitarian legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan. When people speak about achievements, we are proud of following the humanitarian approach of the late Sheikh Zayed, and when people speak about their history, we speak about the history of the humanitarian achievements since the establishment of the country.’”
Fawwaz added: “Emirates Red Crescent is a vital charity and their support of our event is also hugely appreciated, as the funds will allow us to further an incredibly important cause — providing humanitarian education to empower and enable Syrian refugees. CSR is one of GOSSIP’s key pillars and we prioritize charity initiatives, so we are delighted to have been joined in this spirit at Majlis by GOSSIP.”
Guests at the event enjoyed a special suhoor menu designed by GOSSIP Cafe & Desserts, including a variety of gourmet savoury dishes and desserts, as well as a silent auction where a range of contemporary artworks was open for bidding.
All proceeds have been transferred directly to Emirates Red Crescent to help support its humanitarian work.
GOSSIP has raised funds for charities including Pink Caravan, Dubai Cares, Salam ya Saghar, The Big Heart Foundation and Emirates Red Crescent, fulfilling its promise to give back to the community and embody the charitable Emirati spirit.
Majlis by GOSSIP raises funds for Emirates Red Crescent
Majlis by GOSSIP raises funds for Emirates Red Crescent
Alfanar Engineering signs MoU with Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia
Alfanar Engineering Services announced the signing of a strategic MoU with Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia during its participation in the Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference. Both Schneider Electric and Alfanar Engineering have committed to further enhancing operational excellence and customer-centric service delivery thereby ensuring long-term asset reliability of their clients in the Kingdom.
Alfanar Engineering brings to the collaboration a strong in-Kingdom service footprint, supported by extensive operations and maintenance capabilities, advanced testing and commissioning equipment, and a network of specialized service centers and labs strategically located across Saudi Arabia. These capabilities enable the delivery of responsive, high-quality technical support tailored to the needs of critical infrastructure and industrial operations. Schneider Electric, with its extensive installed base of energy management and automation solutions, plays a key role in supporting mission-critical facilities and national industries across the Kingdom.
The collaboration was signed by Sattam Al-Motairi, chief operating officer of Alfanar Engineering Services, and Mohamed Shaheen, cluster president — Saudi Arabia, Schneider Electric. It brings together Alfanar’s local operational expertise and service reach with Schneider Electric’s global technologies and service standards. Together, the two companies will enhance service reliability, improve response efficiency, and deliver greater value through sustainable solutions that optimize asset lifecycles. The MoU also supports the development of localized technical services, contributing to the Kingdom’s objectives for sustainable infrastructure, localization, and industrial resilience.
Al-Motairi said: “At Alfanar Engineering Services, we believe that true value is created long after equipment is installed, through reliable service, fast response, and teams that understand the realities of the field. This collaboration with Schneider Electric enables us to enhance the delivery of after-sales services across the Kingdom, combining deep local expertise with world-class technology. Our focus is clear: keeping critical operations running, supporting our customers’ long-term success, and contributing meaningfully to Saudi Arabia’s industrial and infrastructure ambitions.”
Oday Al-Aithan, vice president of field services for Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Yemen, and Bahrain, said: “At Schneider Electric, we are turning advanced energy management and digital solutions into tangible outcomes through our partnership with Alfanar Engineering Services. By combining our integrated technologies, extensive installed base, and global expertise as a leading energy technology partner with Alfanar’s strong in-Kingdom field services, we deliver smarter, faster, and more reliable solutions that optimize asset performance, accelerate response times, and support resilient, sustainable infrastructure, contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.”
