Alfanar Engineering Services Signs Strategic MoU with Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia to Enhance Field Services Across Key Sectors
Alfanar Engineering Services announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia during its participation in the Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference (SASG). Both Schneider Electric and Alfanar Engineering Services have committed to further enhance operational excellence and customer-centric service delivery thereby assuring long-term asset reliability of their clients in the kingdom.
Alfanar Engineering Services brings to the collaboration a strong in-kingdom service footprint, supported by extensive operations and maintenance (O&M) 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 Saudi Arabia, 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 Eng. Sattam Al Motairi, Chief Operating Officer of Alfanar Engineering Services, and Eng. Mohamed Shaheen, Cluster President – KSA, Schneider Electric, brings together Alfanar Engineering Services' local operational expertise and service reach with Schneider Electric's global technologies and service standards. Together, the two companies aim to 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.
Commenting on the strategic collaboration, Eng. Sattam Al Motairi stated, "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."
On his part, Eng. Oday Al Aithan, Vice President of Field Services for Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Yemen, and Bahrain, stated: "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."
