FedEx volunteers extend support to UAE community

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Updated 16 April 2023
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FedEx volunteers extend support to UAE community

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, is celebrating Ramadan, with approximately 100 team members volunteering their time to provide food supplies to those in need. In collaboration with SmartLife Foundation, nearly 1,200 care packages have been delivered to blue-collar employees. 

During the annual FedEx Ramadan initiative, team members joined forces to pack food boxes that included essential items such as rice, different types of legumes, spices and oil. These boxes were distributed to laborers in Dubai, Sharjah, and Al-Ain through SmartLife Foundation. 

The Ramadan initiative is part of FedEx Cares, the company’s global community engagement program, developed to help make the world a better place through volunteering and charitable giving.

FedEx Corp. provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. Meanwhile, FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. The company uses a global air-and-ground network to speed the delivery of time-sensitive shipments by a definite time and date.


LuLu launches Italian Food Festival 2025 across the Kingdom

Updated 16 December 2025
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LuLu launches Italian Food Festival 2025 across the Kingdom

LuLu Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the Italian Food Festival 2025, a weeklong culinary showcase bringing the richness of Italian cuisine to shoppers across the Kingdom. The festival is being held at all LuLu stores in Saudi Arabia, reflecting the retailer’s commitment to offering world-class international food experiences.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of distinguished guests, including Dr. Giovanna Mariotto, head of the Consular and Visa Section; Dr. Romano Baruzzi, head commissioner for Italy in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait; and Dr. Ahmed Soliman, trade analyst at the Italian Trade Agency in Riyadh. Mohammed Haris, director of LuLu Saudi Arabia, along with senior management representatives, also attended.
Authentic Italian experience
The Italian Food Festival 2025 features a wide selection of traditional Italian products, including cheeses, pasta, sauces, olive oils and premium grocery items, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables imported from Italy. LuLu’s hot food and bakery sections are serving freshly prepared Italian dishes daily, giving customers the chance to enjoy authentic flavors crafted with quality ingredients.
Through initiatives such as the Italian Food Festival, LuLu Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for global cuisines, offering customers access to international products while maintaining high quality standards and competitive pricing. The festival enhances the shopping experience by combining variety, authenticity and culinary discovery under one roof.