Nestlé launches Workplace by Facebook

Updated 07 January 2019
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Nestlé launches Workplace by Facebook

Nestlé has adopted Workplace by Facebook as its global internal communication tool, to connect its workforce and better serve consumers. 

The announcement comes as the latest and largest wave of staff join the platform, part of a process that began only nine months ago. Today, around 210,000 of its employees worldwide use the platform to connect and collaborate.

With the majority of its employees active on the platform, the company said Workplace is already making a difference. Internal engagement is higher and responses faster. People are experimenting and collaborating more, as well as sharing information and ideas. 

Workplace offers familiar Facebook features such as News Feed, Groups, Chat, events and live streams, as well as seamless mobile integration. 

The first wave of market adoption including Mexico, Brazil, the Middle East and South Africa saw 25 times higher engagement per post and very high rate of use on mobile devices. 

Nestlé Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Zone Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa (AOA) Chris Johnson, said: “Nestlé is a people-first environment. We really rely on our talented teams to manage more than 2,000 Nestlé brands worldwide. We help our employees develop and we give them the right tools, so Workplace is a perfect fit.”


Alfanar Engineering Services names Amer Al Ajmi CEO

Updated 26 December 2025
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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.”