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Arab News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
‘Mango Mania' sweeps LuLu, with 119 varieties on offer
LuLu Hypermarkets across the Kingdom are hosting Mango Mania Festival — the biggest festival of its kind in Saudi Arabia celebrating the popular summer fruit. The festival, officially launched by Consul General of India in Jeddah Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, will run until May 10, offering a flavorful journey across borders with over 119 global varieties of mangoes sourced from more than 12 countries. Leading the event are Saudi Arabia and India, contributing an impressive 24 and 60 mango varieties, respectively. Other participating countries adding their tropical treasures to the mix include Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Yemen, Uganda, Kenya, Colombia, and Peru. 'This is more than just a fruit festival — it's a cultural showcase,' said Suri. 'India's deep-rooted connection with the mango is well-known, and it's wonderful to see LuLu bringing that legacy to Saudi Arabia, along with a global flavor palette. Mango Mania offers a delicious experience that bridges taste and tradition,' he added. The festival highlights mangoes in every imaginable form — from fresh harvests to curated culinary experiences. Shoppers can expect an exciting lineup in the Hot Food and Cold Food counters, featuring innovative dishes such as mango chicken curry, mango fish curry, honey mango stuffed chicken breasts, and classic favorites like aamras (mango puree) with puri (deep-fried bread), mango pickles, and vegan mango smoothies with flaxseed. The dessert section is a tropical dream, showcasing mango pudding, mango cheesecake, mango mousse, mango pastries, offering something sweet for every palate. Shehim Mohammed, director of LuLu Hypermarkets Saudi Arabia, said: 'We're thrilled to bring back Mango Mania, one of our most loved seasonal fests. It's not just about showcasing variety — it's about celebrating the health, flavor, and joy this fruit brings. We're also proud to shine a spotlight on Saudi-grown mangoes, reinforcing our commitment to supporting local agriculture.'
Kuwait Times
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
LuLu Hypermarket launches Mango Mania 2025, offers over 70 global varieties
KUWAIT: LuLu Hypermarkets in Kuwait are awash with the enticing aroma of mangoes as the hypermarket launched its much-anticipated Mango Mania 2025 promotion, offering more than 70 varieties of mangoes from nearly a dozen countries. The week-long promotion, which was inaugurated on May 1 at the Al-Qurain outlet of the hypermarket by renowned Kuwaiti culinary personality and leading Arabic food influencer, Abdullah Almatrood along with top LuLu Kuwait management, promises an immersive tropical experience for shoppers of all ages. Designed to showcase the diversity and richness of one of the world's most loved fruits, Mango Mania 2025 promotion, which runs until May 7, combines exotic mangoes, special offers, culinary creativity, and community engagement. One of the standout highlights of this year's Mango Mania is the debut of the Miyazaki India mango. Known globally as one of the richest and rarest mangoes, the Miyazaki is originally from Japan but is now increasingly grown in India. This premium variety will be available at LuLu Qurain outlet in Kuwait throughout the promotion. Shoppers can also expect attractive discounts on all mangoes, including renowned types such as Alphonso, Badami, Mallika, Totapuri, Rajapuri, and the lesser-known, but nonetheless superb Yemen Galpatur. Mango Mania extends far beyond the produce section. A wide range of mango-based products and dishes will be on offer, including juices, smoothies, halwa, payasam, salads, curries, pickles, and desserts such as mango mousse cakes, trifles, tarts, pastries, muffins, and even Mango Swiss rolls. These additions not only cater to mango lovers but also offer an opportunity to explore the fruit in diverse creative, culinary forms. Adding to the festive atmosphere of the promotion are interactive displays, including mango-themed cut-outs, a selfie booth, and specially curated decor installations. The event will also feature a series of engaging activities, such as live cooking demonstrations by chefs preparing mango-infused dishes, free sampling stations, and mango-themed games and puzzles. Families visiting the stores can look forward to children's competitions, including a mango-themed painting contest, encouraging young participants to celebrate the season's star fruit through art and imagination. With Mango Mania 2025, LuLu Hypermarket reaffirms its commitment to bringing international foods and products at attractive prices, while also providing an exciting and interactive shopping experience for shoppers in Kuwait. As summer approaches, the mango-licious celebration offers a refreshing reminder of the fruit's global appeal and cultural significance.
Times of Oman
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Lulu's Mango Mania – A Feast of Flavors for Mango Fans!
It's mango season – and Lulu Hypermarket is going all out to celebrate the king of fruits with its much-awaited Mango Mania festival! From now until 10th May 2025, all Lulu outlets across the Sultanate will be bursting with color, flavor and the unmistakable aroma of ripe, juicy mangoes. Whether you like them sweet, tangy or somewhere in between, Mango Mania is your golden ticket to fruity indulgence. The festival was officially Inaugurated at Lulu Hypermarket Bausher by His Excellency Mr. G.V Srinivas, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, alongside government officials, Lulu executives and excited customers. Speaking on the occasion, H.E. the Ambassador expressed his appreciation for being part of such a diverse and professionally managed promotional event by Lulu. 'Every layer of the entire mango value chain has been considered, right from the 'farm to the fork'. Delighted to see that it is not only mangoes and mango products, but also culinary delicacies from different parts of India is included in this festival', the Ambassador said. His Excellency further highlighted the celebration of 70 years of India – Oman diplomatic relations and the role of such events in boosting the cultural as well as trade relations between the two countries This year's Mango Mania features over 100 mango varieties from around the world – including bite-sized sugar baby mangoes and the massive 'Ammini', each variety will be an explosion of sweetness to the taste buds. The assortment of mango varieties featured in this year's Mango Mania underscores Lulu's commitment to bringing extraordinary global flavors to customers under one roof. And it's not just fresh fruit on offer. Customers can dive into a delicious spread of mango-infused dishes, including mango biryani, tangy pickles, soft mango cakes, smoothies, jams, juices, jellies, and much more across Lulu's hot food, bakery and sweet counters. The tropical treasure trove includes mangoes flown in from 13 countries – including India, Yemen, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Colombia, Brazil, Sri Lanka and Uganda – alongside locally grown favorites. 'This isn't just a fruit festival – it's a full-on mango celebration!' said Mr. Shabeer K A, Director of Lulu Hypermarkets Oman. 'We're showcasing mangoes across the full spectrum from the tiniest to the biggest and even some most luxurious fruits in the world. Mango Mania has become a summer staple for our customers, bringing together the best varieties from across the globe under one roof.' Don't miss your chance to savor the season's juiciest delights – from the sweet and succulent to the tangy and tropical, Lulu's Mango Mania boasts an impressive array of mango varieties that will leave customers craving for more. This is an ideal occasion for customers to indulge in a delectable exploration of the finest mango varieties from around the globe, in a cost-efficient way.
India.com
28-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Rethinking Strategies: The History Behind Siddhey Mahadik's Journey in Product Management.
Rethinking Strategies: The History Behind Siddhey Mahadik's Journey in Product Management. Having gained ample experience in product management, Siddhey Mahadik has been able to combine technical and business skills to come up with products that make sense and address practical problems. There is a range of his experience from nurturing lean startups to leading security projects for Fortune 500 companies. In this interview with Siddhey, we uncover the significant milestones of his career, insights from his professional journey, and tips for those looking to be in the shoes of a product manager. Q1: You have won across quite several industries today, ranging from gaming to even banking. What across all these facets, in your approach to product management, is the core of unity? A: Each sector has its own blockers that predominate so I guess it just comes down to the core of product management where one needs to know what the customer pain points are and deliver a solution to ring in. Flexibility is the name of the game. It was about trying to see what Scotiabank wanted at the plan analysis stage, or conversely, what the security objectives for the game were at Activision. The implementation tactics will vary depending on how each sector values different things-customers are obviously defined. One will be a bit stricter about data management, while the other one will focus more on delivery speed and creativity .But the underlying principle will always be the same-customer and usability. Q2: You here also contributed to machine learning and security. Let us hear more about that. A: Working on Call of Duty was by far one of the better things that I did in my career. The idea was to solve one of the hardest problems in the gaming world-cheating. Alongside others, I implemented a machine-learning model that had more than 90% precision in detecting cheaters. It was such an exhilarating experience, being at the forefront, essentially, of AI and Gaming Security, trying to adapt the model to have better precision. The pressure was on since the game has millions of users, making the success that much sweeter. Q3: What changes if any, have you noticed with respect to your leadership style in relation to working in a startup setting versus large organizations? A: Normally, in a new business, the leadership is rather close because each and every activity related to the product is run or headed by the entrepreneur. It does not concern just handling the people, it concerns managing people, that is problem-solving. This simply came as a significant learning for me during my working on Mango Mania and Students Landing, where I was engaged in everything' – product design to logistics.' Big companies like Microsoft or Scotiabank would be very tactical. It is a matter of huge execution, which basically cannot be done by you-it must be done by your team, and this is where you begin to think strategically-drive focus and take away focus from blocks. That being said, I still would like to retain my empathy towards them and be communicative. Q4: What were some of the greatest challenges that you faced managing cross-functional teams at Microsoft? A: One of the main challenges was bridging communication gaps between teams stationed at different geographical regions and working across different time zones. Some of the other complex issues included data protection, game confidentiality, and artificial intelligence models requiring much cross-house collaboration between studios and engineering teams. The very nature of the project required a common understanding of risk control, code quality, and timelines across all stakeholders. In overcoming this, we undertook rigorous sprint planning and retrospectives that improved iteration timelines by 2%. There was room for confusion or ambiguity. Q5: Next, discuss your experiences of putting together the Mango Mania project-an e-business focused on ordering fresh Indian mangoes. A: It was one of the most exciting and rewarding projects I have been involved in. We saw a gap in the market where there was a need for serving American residents with good-quality Indian mangoes, and I took the plunge to start up this venture from scratch. I handled everything to do with supply chain management and customer service and ensured that the quality of the products offered was par excellence. The customer satisfaction test ratings said that 85% of customers were satisfied, which validated our quality. What made the whole project exciting was that we were able to interact with our customers. It wasn't just sending mangoes; it meant sending back pictures and tastes of home to people outside their homeland. Alongside, it also added a lot of emotional value for the business, which is what made it so unique. Q6: We have learned that the two of you have been working on problem-solving-oriented projects, for instance, at the Scotiabank. Describe a problem that you solved and which was of great significance. A: While at Scotiabank, I was a data analyst working on a customer database of 10 million people. Most of the work we were doing involved understanding the global investment banking sales trends. One of the challenges that we faced was the fact that the different investment products offered by the bank were not visible to a customer at a single platform. Data management efforts included the use of MS Excel, and Tableau that I undertook to resolve gaps in customer touchpoints resulting in a sales increment of once more than 10%. It was a revelation to me how organizational data, when handled properly, can result in improved performance of the organization. Q7: You have been a product manager in different ways. What strategies would you employ to remain current amidst fast-changing technology? A: Anyone in such a dynamic sector needs to do everything within their power to keep abreast with developments. To this end, I set aside a certain time each day to read relevant reports, watch video presentations, and take part in forums related to product management or technology. Apart from these, attending events that are meant for discussion on a specialized subject is also of great importance. In addition to that, innovation is happening fast in the space of AI and machine learning, and therefore, it is crucial to be in touch with work being done by the changes in the territory. Education is not simply confined to reading books or articles; I also try to acquire new gadgetry or think of new projects and carry them out under which limits of my knowledge would likely be reached. Q8: What in your opinion, should be the balance between the innovativeness referred to when measured with the being realistic tag from your experience in AI product management and classical project management? A: On top of that, this is one of the very crucial challenges for a product manager — keeping innovation at some balance with practicality. There are occasions when innovation borders on self-indulgence, such as feature bloat or rapidly approaching deadlines. It would equally limit the creativity if one were too risk averse. For me, I always check what core problem we are trying to solve and then rank the solutions in terms of their effectiveness. During the development of the game security ML model at Microsoft, one would attract attention to different bells and whistles of the model to enhance its appeal and engagement. And yet, there was an extreme focus on something simple – anomaly detection. Pragmatic innovation seeks to understand how far is too far and how far is too boring. Q9: How do you handle both criticism and praise over the course of your career? A: Feedback is something you ask and it is taken for either a pat on the back or a kick in the rear. I spent my first years learning how to absorb constructive comments without being defensive. One such example is where during one of the early product evolutions of Mango Mania; it had customer complaints about delays in orders and deliveries that affected customer satisfaction. Instead of brushing it off, we reconsidered our supply chain management and sourced out other logistics companies that could help us deliver goods faster and on time. This improved on service and repeat orders increased by 25 percent. But I must say that praise is not really much; perhaps it is the biggest threat to resting on your oars because there is always a better way to do something. Q10: What keeps making you move forward in product management? What inspires you in this role? A: I'd say that is what drives me – to deal with meaningful things that can change people's lives positively. So, yes, I get excited about every single kind of project, from that which improves customer experience through ensuring online casino security or enterprise productivity, because I believe that I can add value there. I love the opportunity to continually learn new things. I've learned that product management is not static and that helps keep me sharp. And last but not least, it is very gratifying to be able to work with great teams and to watch them blossom. Achieving personal goals is always rewarding, but so is contributing to the success of someone else. Siddhey Mahadik's journey is inspired by its vastness and breadth in combining versatility, orchestration, and invention. Siddhey has launched successful startups and managed intricate machine-learning models for global gaming titles. After experiencing numerous industries, Siddhey has always managed to deliver on the promises made. The success of others, their struggle, and engagement in the processes he manages, are his goals. As he further breaches the edge of product management, he remains an inspiration to everyone looking forward to managing products – this has been his journey.
