The Kanoo Group continues legacy of successful blood donation campaigns with 22nd donor drive

 

Building on its long-standing commitment to social responsibility and government initiatives, The Kanoo Group has once again concluded a successful blood donation campaign, in partnership with the Dubai Blood Donation Center – Latifa Hospital.

 

The 22nd campaign, held on the May 9, 2023, at the HAK Training Hall in Bur Dubai, saw over 50 donors participate, surpassing expectations and making a significant impact on the lives of patients in need.

 

Organizers from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) confirmed that the number of donors in this year's campaign exceeded the average count for similar events. The Kanoo Group attributes this achievement to the dedicated support from its management, marketing and property teams, as well as the unwavering commitment of its employees and community members.

 

Ms. Maha Kanoo, Director of both Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo (Holdings) BSC and The Kanoo Group for UAE and Oman, emphasized the importance of supporting this annual initiative, highlighting the sense of unity and purpose it fosters among employees. "By participating in this vital campaign, we're not only helping to save lives but also reinforcing our commitment to the community and supporting government efforts to maintain a stable blood supply for patients in need," she said.

 

Ali Islim, The Kanoo Group Marketing Manager, expressed his appreciation to all blood donors and The Kanoo Group management for their unwavering dedication to this cause. "Your continued involvement in this crucial event helps us grow and make an even greater impact in the future. By joining forces, we have the power to transform lives and strengthen our community," he affirmed.

 

As a token of appreciation, The Kanoo Group presented customized lunch boxes and stress balls with its emblem to all contributors of the blood donation campaign, which were well-received by the employees.

 

Below is the list of registered donations from The Kanoo Group’s 22nd Blood Campaign:

·         Abdullatif Mohamed Abdullatif Jasim Kanoo

·         Ajith Kumar Puthusserikunnel Gopalakrishnan Nair

·         Mohammed Salman Mohammed Saleem Jani

·         Oshan Viduranga Wathawana Vithanage

·         Raghunath Manakote Moothedath Achutha  Menon

·         Vineesh Sankaranarayanan Sankaranarayanan Kunnath

·         Ali Jawdat Ali Islim

·         Athar Kamal Pasha Farhat Kamal Pasha

·         Gayan Lanka Weerakkody

·         Santhush Danta Premawardana Sonderangallage

·         Condagamage Ruwan Kosala Fernando

·         Muhammed Riyas Saidu Muhammed Rasheed

·         Mohammed Ismail Saleh Alahwal

·         Nandika Roshan Ranchagodage

·         Viraj Nandika Jayalath Jayalath  Arachchige

·         Jaspal Singh Piara Singh

·         Mohamed Rasool Bakhsh Khuda Bakhsh Albulushi

·         Dipu Nair Ravindran Nair

·         Vipin Ravindranath Thoranath Ravindranath

·         Rowena Colipano Capin

·         Roshan Ramachandran Menon

·         Chanaka Tharanga Perera Korala  Gamage

·         Anas Bin Rafat Rafatul Islam  Usmani

·         Muhammad Umair Awan Muhammad Ilyas Awan

·         Mohd Murshid Mohd Abdel Hafez

·         Neena Xavier

·         Genelyn Pamaus Apugan

·         Ciana Hazel Cardozo

·         Jani Spangenberg

·         Jaber Abdallah Mohamad

·         Ali Taleb Firoozi

·         Avinash Joseph Gregory

·         Venkatesan Kayathur Krishnaswamy

·         Malien Asanka Halangoda

·         Roger Guinto Maniago

·         Praveen Naga Sreedhara Burra Burra Prabhudatta  Prasad

·         Telge Chatura Piyamantha Peiris

·         Ahamed Mubeen Packkir Naina Mohamed Packkir Naina Mohamed

·         Afra Juma Khalfan Bin Ghulaita Almheiri

·         Nasrulla Athaullah Athaullah

·         Upul Chaminda Mawarala Vitharanage

·         Mohammad Ashpak Ibrahim

·         Balaram Khuntia Matia Khuntia

·         Anil Kumar Kuttipurath Chalat

·         Pradeepan Vadavathi Achuthan Pattadathil Alakkandi

·         Mohamed Sultan Sirajudeen

·         Mudassar Farooq Farooq I Azam

·         Preetham Dsouza Paul Dsouza

·         Nayeemulla Tameem Mohammed Mohammed Anees Jani

·         Hesham Khalil Ahmed Nass

·         Odai Mohammad Ali Abusabbah

·         Danuka Sanjeewa Peiris Sabaragamu Ralalage Gunathilaka

·         Azhar Shafi Shah Mohammad Shafi Shah

·         Girisha Siddappa  Siddappa S

·         Zeeshan Sabir Ali Siddique

·         Sundar Liwang

·         Henry Angelito Salivia

 

About The Kanoo Group

 The Kanoo Group is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

 

Kanoo Travel And Desert Adventures Tourism Sign MOU For A New Joint Venture In Saudi Arabia

 

Kanoo Travel, a subsidiary of The Kanoo Group, and Desert Adventures Tourism, a leading Destination Management Company in the Middle East, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a new joint venture in Saudi Arabia—creating one of the most comprehensive destination service providers in the Kingdom.

The momentous signing ceremony, which took place at the Arabian Travel Market Press Conference Center on May 1, 2023, marks a historic moment for both companies as they forge a new future together. The joint venture aims to capitalize on the strengths and expertise of both organizations, redefining the travel ecosystem in the region and promoting growth. 

Tourism in Saudi Arabia has been growing rapidly in recent years, as the country diversifies its economy and invests in its tourism infrastructure. The joint venture between Kanoo Travel and Desert Adventures Tourism aims to contribute to the further growth and development of the tourism sector in the country.   

The signing ceremony was attended by key representatives from both companies, including Mr. Ali Abdulla Kanoo, Deputy Chairman of YBA Kanoo Company Ltd., Mr. Fahad Kanoo, CEO of The Kanoo Group, Mr. Zaeem Gama, CEO of Kanoo Travel, Peter Payet, CEO of Desert Adventures Tourism, Salim Sikander, CFO of Desert Adventures Tourism, and Aubrey Heldt, General Manager of Kanoo Travel.

Ali Abdulla Kanoo stated that the joint venture signifies The Kanoo Group’s commitment to the growth and development of the travel and tourism sector in Saudi Arabia. 

“Together with Desert Adventures Tourism, we are excited to offer innovative and unparalleled travel solutions to our clients in the region," he said. 

The new joint venture further cements Kanoo Travel's reputation as a pioneer in the Middle Eastern travel industry and expands Desert Adventures Tourism's presence in the region, offering unique and innovative travel solutions to clients in Saudi Arabia and beyond. 

As for Desert Adventures Tourism, CEO Peter Payet said: "This joint venture with Kanoo Travel offers an incredible opportunity for both companies to grow and innovate, further enhancing the travel landscape in Saudi Arabia and beyond." 

Kanoo Travel, established in the late 1930s, has cemented its legacy as a pioneer in the travel industry in the Middle East. With more than 100 IATA locations and a team of over 500 travel specialists across the region, Kanoo Travel provides comprehensive and sophisticated travel solutions, including corporate travel, MICE, leisure and holiday travel, airline representation, and marine travel. 

On the other hand, Desert Adventures Tourism, with over 20 years of experience offers a wide range of high-quality products and services, catering to various types of visitors, including groups, individual travelers, VIPs, and business travelers.