LuLu Hypermarket hosted a mango festival, titled “Kingdom of Mangoes,” marking the beginning of a distinguished summer season while highlighting the richness of local products.
The festival was officially launched at LuLu Hypermarket’s Yarmouk branch in Riyadh on April 24. It ran until April 30.
The opening ceremony was attended by Zaid Abdullah Al-Mesheilih, director general of the General Administration of Marketing and Agricultural Associations at the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. Speaking at the event, he highlighted LuLu’s support for Saudi farmers and its promotion of local products through innovative promotional activities.
LuLu’s branches in the Eastern Province also held inauguration ceremonies attended by Waleed Al-Shuwairid, director of the Agricultural Department at the Ministry’s Eastern branch. Meanwhile, Reem Ahmed Bahamdein, deputy of the Ministry’s office in Jeddah, participated in launching the western region’s events — reflecting the festival’s widespread presence across the Kingdom.
The festival offered visitors the chance to explore a wide selection of more than 23 premium local mango varieties, along with rare international types.
The activities featured attractive mango displays, interactive entertainment events, and tasting stations that invited visitors to discover unique flavors, creating a festive, family-friendly atmosphere for all.
The festival highlights LuLu’s commitment to supporting local products and contributing to the revitalization of the agricultural sector by showcasing the high quality of Saudi mangoes and providing an effective marketing platform for farmers.
It also underscores the company’s dedication to offering unique shopping experiences that blend entertainment with food education, in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of economic sustainability.
LuLu’s mango festival spotlights local varieties
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LuLu’s mango festival spotlights local varieties
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.”
