Lulu brings Italian goodness to Saudi Arabia 

Officials from Lulu and the Italian Embassy inaugurate the ‘Let’s Eatalian’ food festival. 
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Updated 09 December 2021
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Lulu brings Italian goodness to Saudi Arabia 

RIYADH:  Italian Embassy deputy head of mission Valerio De Parolis inaugurated the “Let’s Eatalian” food promotion at the LuLu Hypermarket in Atyaf Mall, Yarmouk, Riyadh. The inauguration was held in the presence of LuLu Hypermarkets Saudi Arabia director Shehim Mohammed, LuLu officials and management, and Italian trade commissioner Enrico Barbieri and other senior embassy officials.

The Italian food festival, supported by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Trade Agency, kicked off on Dec. 8 and will continue until Dec. 22. 

"We are particularly happy to showcase a wide range of top-quality Italian food products through LuLu Hypermarket’s ‘Let’s Eatalian’ promotion to discerning culinary shoppers in Saudi Arabia,” said De Parolis. 

"We thank the Lulu group for opening up this window into what Italy has best to offer: The tradition of high-quality food, the diversity of each region’s specialties, all of which are central to our identity and culture,” he added.  

Replete with the goodness and gourmet taste of Italian food and health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, the ‘Let’s Eatalian’ promotion puts top-quality food and ingredients in the spotlight. Excellent cheeses, Italian chocolate, fruit jams, sugar-topped puff pastry from well-known brands and Italian apples are available at special prices. Italian kitchen staples such as balsamic vinegar, olive oil, organic pasta and even novelty treats such as a range of vegetable-based burgers, condiments like ready-to-go pesto pasta sauce are also on fare. 

“Globally, Italian cuisine enjoys enormous popularity. This is the time to fill your trolley with all things Italian!” said Mohammed.


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.”