Park Hyatt Jeddah brings a slice of Italy to KSA

Guests can indulge in delicious Italian dinners and breathtaking views of the Red Sea at Nafoura restaurant.
Updated 21 November 2018
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Park Hyatt Jeddah brings a slice of Italy to KSA

Park Hyatt Jeddah is partnering with the Italian Consulate to provide an Italian week experience, designed to reflect the elegance of the country as part of the global Italian week. From Nov. 19-25, guests can indulge in delicious Italian dinners and breathtaking views of the Red Sea at Nafoura restaurant — a World Luxury Restaurant Awards winner — in the hotel every day from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. In addition, it will partner with the Italian Consulate to provide a brunch on Friday.

The brunch also caters to young children, offering a range of activities such as children’s menus and games. An exclusive Kids’ Carnival food corner allows children to play and amuse themselves while their parents enjoy some quality time.Activities include face painting, games, a bouncy castle and more.

“During the Italian week, dinners and brunch will be bursting with creativity, showcasing a lavish Italian spread and live cooking stations,” the hotel said.

“Experience the Italian Cucina, the world’s diverse cuisine, and savor your favorite authentic Italian dishes which are exclusively prepared for you by Chef Pasquale Amico.”

Park Hyatt Jeddah is set amidst landscaped gardens on the corniche of Jeddah, 45 minutes from Makkah and 30 minutes from the King Abdul Aziz International Airport. The hotel has 142 guest rooms, including 15 luxurious suites, and was designed by renowned French interior designers Gilles Quiffet and Patrice Hart.


Alfanar Engineering signs MoU with Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia

Updated 02 February 2026
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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.”