Starbucks is bringing the coolest and freshest flavor to the Kingdom with 100 percent locally sourced strawberry syrup.
Just in time for summer, Starbucks has brought back its celebrated Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino. A thirst quenching drink bursting with natural fruity flavors, this icy sensation is the perfect refreshment to chill you out on the hottest of summer days.
Starbucks only sources and selects the freshest strawberries to create the syrup for this most delicious and popular Frappuccino blend which is inspired by the much loved country style treat of strawberries and cream. The 100 percent locally sourced strawberry syrup, reaffirms Starbucks' commitment to always bring its customers the freshest and most delightful beverages.
“The Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino is a big favorite of ours, especially during the hot summer months when we want to keep cool and enjoy instant refreshment. It's a classic with an icy twist,” said Rana Shaheen, Starbucks' regional communications and CSR manager for the MENA region. “We are proud to announce that our strawberry syrup is 100 percent local. The real juicy sensation comes from Starbucks picking only the ripest strawberries for the locally prepared syrup that goes into this drink, in accordance with our objectives of keeping a close relationship with our community and customers. We look forward to welcoming this fruity beverage to the Kingdom to keep our customers cool all summer long,” she added.
Also part of the Frappuccino range, customers can make the most of the exclusive Discover Your Own Frappuccino that allows them to create their own iced beverage with a variety of syrups, toppings, and intensities. The choice is so wide, customers can create up to 87,000 different combinations to satisfy individual tastes.
Moreover, coffee lovers can enjoy something new this summer with the return of Starbucks Tribute Blend, which combines four of Starbucks' all-time favorite coffees.
Starbucks introduces locally sourced strawberry syrup
Starbucks introduces locally sourced strawberry syrup
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.”
