Mazin Batterjee, vice chairman, Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), inaugurated Pakistan Citrus Week at Manuel Supermarket in Jeddah. The other guests of honor included Abdullah Al-Dervish, chairman Manuel, and Khalid Al-Dervish, CEO of Manuel Supermarket.
The event was attended by a large number of people, including leading businessmen, foreign diplomats, media officials and the valued customers of Manuel supermarket.
The citrus-promotional campaign was organized by the Pakistani Consulate in collaboration with Manuel Supermarket Jeddah and Al-Rafique Group.
Batterjee appreciated the consulate’s efforts in this regard, adding that the JCCI is encouraging and supporting such initiatives in the city. He assured his complete support in promoting business ties with Pakistan.
Consul General Shehryar Akbar Khan said Pakistan is the sixth largest producer of Kinnow and oranges in the world, with around two million tons annually produced. Pakistan has a large number of farms, which are processing the fruit according to the global standards.
Khan said the event is an interactive campaign at the sale point between the seller and buyer to introduce Pakistani Kinnow to Saudi consumers. He appreciated the partnership between the Al-Rafique Enterprises, management of Manuel supermarket and the commercial section of the consulate for organizing the event. He also thanked Manuel Super Market for promoting Kinnow in the Kingdom.
The event displayed a large collection of Kinnow along with a variety of delicacies made from it.
The event will include in-store promotion and display of Kinnow. Customers can buy different variety of the fruit from all Manuel supermarkets at promotional rates.
Pakistan Citrus Week attracts large number of fruit lovers
Pakistan Citrus Week attracts large number of fruit lovers
Dammam Airports partners with KaarTech to transform IT services
Dammam Airports, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, has partnered with KaarTech to deliver end-to-end IT managed services across its airport network in the Eastern Province.
This milestone advances Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and strengthens Dammam Airports’ commitment to delivering world-class travel experiences. The collaboration was inaugurated through an official signing ceremony attended by Mohammed Al-Hassany, CEO of Dammam Airports, and Shahinsha Abdul Basheer, CEO of KaarTech, signifying a shared commitment to shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s aviation through innovation and intelligent technology.
Recognized as one of the world’s largest airports by land area, Dammam Airports connects more than 12 million passengers each year and plays a vital role in strengthening the Kingdom’s aviation growth. With this partnership, the company is set to transform its IT landscape into a secure, scalable, and intelligent environment that supports the complexities of modern airport operations.
KaarTech will manage the complete IT landscape across three airports, covering infrastructure, cloud, and network operations, along with 24/7 service management. This engagement also includes comprehensive application support beyond SAP, enriched with automation, proactive governance, and predictive intelligence. KaarTech will enable Dammam Airports to achieve resilience, efficiency, and long-term scalability through a comprehensive AI governance approach that embeds transparency, accountability, and innovation into every layer of IT operations, positioning the company as a trusted driver of aviation modernization.
This partnership aims to transform IT from a back-end function into an AI-enabled strategic driver of business performance and passenger experience. From ensuring business continuity and strengthening operational reliability to enabling connected, insight-driven airport services, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to data-driven, intelligent, and sustainable aviation.
Through this engagement, KaarTech reaffirms its position as a trusted partner in AI-led enterprise transformation, delivering deep expertise in managing complex technology ecosystems with intelligence and precision. For Dammam Airports, the partnership represents a decisive step in aligning operational excellence with the national vision for innovation, digital connectivity, and long-term growth.
Together, the two organizations will drive smarter airport operations and deliver sustainable value for the Kingdom’s growing aviation ecosystem.
