Kanoo Travel UAE Honored by Qatar Airways for Outstanding Sales Performance

In a testament to their flourishing partnership, Qatar Airways recently recognized Kanoo Travel UAE, a division of the prestigious The Kanoo Group, for its exceptional sales contribution during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The award was personally presented by Ms. Huda Dawood, Regional Manager - UAE of Qatar Airways, at the Kanoo Travel Office in Dubai.

Aubrey Heldt, General Manager of Kanoo Travel, accepted the accolade on behalf of his team. "This award reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire staff," said Heldt. "We are committed to providing our clients with the best travel solutions, and our partnership with Qatar Airways allows us to deliver world-class service and experiences."

Ms. Dawood expressed her appreciation for the long-standing relationship between the two companies. "Kanoo Travel has consistently been one of our top performers in the UAE market," she stated. "Their professionalism, market understanding, and commitment to customer satisfaction make them an invaluable partner for Qatar Airways."

Kanoo Travel extends its heartfelt gratitude to Qatar Airways for this recognition and looks forward to continuing their strong alliance, ensuring travelers receive unparalleled service and unforgettable journeys.

About Kanoo Travel: Kanoo Travel, a division of The Kanoo Group, is a leading travel management company in the Middle East. With a legacy spanning over seven decades, Kanoo Travel is renowned for its comprehensive travel solutions, corporate expertise, and dedication to customer satisfaction.

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Kanoo Shipping wins Dubai Trade's 11th E-Services Excellence Award

Dubai Trade, the premier trade facilitation entity that offers integrated electronic services from various trade and logistics service providers in Dubai, honoured Kanoo Shipping, a division of The Kanoo Group, with ‘Electronics Services Award to Shipping Agent for General Cargo Service’ at the 11^th E-Services Excellence Award. 

From right to left: Hussain Al Blooshi, Acting Chief Operating Officer – Dubai Trade; John Drinkwater, Vice President, Kanoo Shipping – UAE & Oman; Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group – UAE & Oman; Jonathan Bygrave, CEO, Kanoo Shipping; Muhammad Farooq, Operations Manager – Northern Emirates, Kanoo Shipping; Shihabdin Gulabdin, Service Manager, Kanoo Shipping; Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer – DP World

The 11^th cycle of E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA) ceremony was held at the Intercontinental Festival City Hotel, Dubai, on 18^th February 2019, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.  

Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer, DP World, UAE Region, delivered his keynote speech and Hussain Alblooshi, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Trade, gave his welcome remarks in the presence of over 500 trade and logistics industry clients.

See also: Kanoo Shipping wins Outstanding Agent Award from NileDutch

The annual event is part of Dubai Trade’s strategy to encourage the e-transformation & adoption toward the smart services available on its portal which in turn will help establish Dubai as the leading trade and logistics hub in the world.

It also aims to honour its clients who have been the most active online performers throughout the year, thus building customer loyalty by awarding the best-performing companies.

Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group – UAE & Oman, together with Jonathan Bygrave, CEO, Kanoo Shipping; John Drinkwater, Vice President, Kanoo Shipping – UAE & Oman; Muhammad Farooq, Operations Manager – Northern Emirates; and Shihabdin Gulabdin, Service Manager, received the special award on behalf of Kanoo Shipping.

Jonathan Bygrave said, “We are delighted to be one of the role models in supporting the government’s initiative in innovation and use of technology to transform trade processes. This award will surely add value and moral support to Kanoo Shipping as well as the trade and logistics community in the UAE.”

photo credit to owner

Kanoo Shipping and other winners for different categories in the latest edition of ESEA were rewarded according to their mobile and online transactions across key services provided by DP World, Dubai Customs, and Jebel Ali Free Zone throughout 2018.

The prestigious event was attended by high profile leaders from Dubai's business community such as top executives, senior management & key decision makers from partners, banks, government, and private sectors.

The ESEA is in line with the Year of Innovation, and the Smart Government initiative to make all services available through smart platforms and the completion of its deadline announced by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

See also: Dubai Tourism applauds Kanoo Shipping for cruise tourism success

Kanoo Travel recognizes Top Performers and Key Industry Contributors for 2018

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Travel recently recognized its UAE top performers for 2018, with an awards ceremony held at its Headquarters in Dubai.

Mr. Zaeem Gama (Interim Executive General Manager) and Mr. Aubrey Heldt (General Manager – UAE & Oman), Kanoo Travel, hosted the ceremony and awarded the best employees based on several criteria, which were subjected to nominations by individual line managers and selection of winners by the management from among those nominees.

“Today we honour the extraordinary achievements of our 2018 award winners. Those we have recognized have exhibited a true commitment to transforming Kanoo Travel in setting the standard for excellence within our company. They have exuded exceptional services not only to external but internal customers and emerging on top of their game,” said Mr. Zaeem Gama.

Mr. Aubrey Heldt added, “We strongly believe that this recognition will further encourage and build stronger enthusiasm and strength within our teams to scale new height for 2019. The winners were lauded for their dedication to going above and beyond their call of duty in serving Kanoo Travel’s customers and in continuously enhancing our client travel experiences.”

 See also: Kanoo Travel’s Team B wins Runner-Up Trophy at Delta Foot Golf Challenge

This year’s winners who have generated the ‘Highest Income’ were awarded to Abdul Khader Subhan, Hazel Muthambiranwa, Ma Loisa Bayos Gonzales, Nafessa Ansari Usman and Shafiullah Mohamed; while ‘Best Sales’ were given to Vikas Patil, Flora Coutinho,  Rekan Fazly Mohammed Latiff, Bahaa El Deen, Vimal Varghese, Arun Kumar B. Manigandan, and Waqar Ahmed respectively.

Other key awards including ‘Best Support Associate’ were given to Sundeep Sundara Babu, Muhammad Faraz Alam Khan, Kashimsab Shaikh, Rony Rodrigues, Jemini Jose Elavunkul, Edwin Vincent Dsouza, Duminda Prasad Silva, Irfan Zaka, and Wasantha Kumara Langappuli.

Equally, the ‘Best Customer Care’ awards were given to Qusai Habib, Marlon Cres M Andos, Haydee Mapoy, Roy Urmenita, Mohammed Idrees Amer John, Erly Sandaan Sta Cruz, Nazimul Islam, Debbie Tamayo David and Niroshanna Mandalanayagam.

Managers and staff of Kanoo Travel from across the UAE, as well as the regional office, convened to recognize and celebrate this year’s Kanoo Travel top performers in the UAE, while highlighting the importance of delivering an efficient, fast and convenient service to customers, and also keeping abreast with technologies.

See also: CUCA Students tour Kanoo Travel for learning opportunities in the Travel sector

Kanoo Travel’s Team B wins Runner-Up Trophy at Delta Foot Golf Challenge

Delta Foot Golf Challenge 2018 ended with an awesome display of Tee to Hole accuracy from Kanoo Travel’s Team B which finished with the Runner-Up Trophy held at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on 9^th November 2018.

The Foot Golf Challenge was hosted by Delta Airlines with the participation of its major travel partners including Kanoo Travel, a member of The Kanoo Group. Every year, Delta Airlines has been organising such various sporting challenge event, attended by its industry partners across the UAE.

Left to right: Naseer Khan, Aubrey Heldt with members of the Team, Sherif Ibrahim and Mohamed Hossni (MICE), Claten Mathias (Visas) and sitting Andre Lopez (Marine) with the trophy.

“We were excited to play in the competition with extremely talented players and excellent coaches from across our partners and customers, leading to this award. This gathering also continues to nurture the bond between us”, said Aubrey Heldt, General Manager, Kanoo Travel – UAE & Oman.

See also: Kanoo Travel wins Championship title at the Sabre-EmQuest Cricket Mania 2018

Foot Golf is a precision sport, in which players kick a soccer ball into a cup in as few shots as possible. The game is played similarly to golf, with the exception that players use a soccer ball instead of a golf ball, and the ball is kicked rather than struck with a club, working toward a 21-inch "cup" in place of the usual golf hole.

The winning teams were awarded with trophies, and players from the teams as well as participants emphasized the importance of physical fitness and staying physically active, in such a fun environment.

See also: Kanoo Travel team paddles to a grand Victory at White Water Rafting 

About Kanoo Travel

The Kanoo family's involvement in air travel goes back to 1937 when the company provided refueling facilities in Bahrain for Imperial Airways seaplanes on route to India and Australia. In 1947 Kanoo Travel became the first IATA agency in the Gulf.

Today, Kanoo Travel is the largest travel company in the Middle East, with a team of travel specialists, operating a network of over 140 offices in the region, and through a global network of world class travel partners.  Kanoo Travel provides the most comprehensive and specialized services in the travel industry with unmatched quality awards and achievements that guarantees the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Customers can utilize Kanoo Travel’s direct booking facility which is accessible in all their retail travel shops, online channels and corporate customer portfolios. 

For more information, visit: www.kanootravel.com

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.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

The Kanoo Group achieves MOHRE award for Emiratisation efforts

Dubai, UAE: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has awarded The Kanoo Group with Tawteen Partners Club Membership - Gold (Dubai) and Silver (Abu Dhabi) after having been qualified according to membership requirements and criteria, in line with the government’s Emiratisation programme.

Under the support of His Excellency Nasser bin Thani Juma Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Tawteen Partners Club is a MORHE initiative with an objective of contributing to implementing the policies that drive Emirati job seekers to join the private sectors.

It also offers special privileges, incentives and services to qualified private sector establishments according to their classification in the Club.

Ms. Maha Kanoo, General Manager, HR & Marketing – UAE & Oman, The Kanoo Group received the prestigious award which was presented by Ms. Farida Abdullah Al Ali, Assistant Undersecretary for National Human Resources Recruitment at The Kanoo Group’s Head Office in Dubai.

“We are honoured to be one of the strategic partners of the Government in enhancing the UAE workforce participation in the private sectors,” said Ms. Maha Kanoo.

See also: The Kanoo Group Sponsors Intellectual Property Crime Conference for the third time

Ms Maryam Al Busaidy, HR Manager, Employee Services and Emiratisation – UAE & Oman together with Mr. Ahmed Mohammad Alipoor, HR Manager, Public Relations – UAE who spearheaded the programme and also part of The Kanoo Group’s local workforces, joined the awarding ceremony.

Ms. Farida Abdullah Al Ali also met with The Kanoo Group’s local employees and exchanged dialogue with them about the importance of Emiratisation which is a priority for the UAE Government and a national responsibility for all, which is one of the driving forces of the UAE's economic development.

After determining each level of Emiratisation priority, the MOHRE sets out a specific ratio of Emirati nationals who should be working in a company.

Based on the ratio and depending on the total number of points, the MOHRE then classifies the company as Silver, Gold or Platinum.

Tawteen Partners Club privileges include access to VIP services (faster, with lower Government fees), membership upgrade, etc. The membership is free and valid for 1 year from the date of joining. It is renewed automatically, provided that all membership conditions are maintained.

See also: The Kanoo Group honoured by MOHRE for supporting Emiratisation policy

The responsibilities and roles of the club members include engaging with other members through regular meetings and open discussions aimed at sharing best practices and helping all parties be responsible partners in realising the Government’s plans and aspirations towards forming a competitive knowledge-based economy led by local talents.

"Congratulations to The Kanoo Group - Dubai (Gold Member) and to

The Kanoo Group - Abu Dhabi (Silver Member)"

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.

Our Vision

The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 

Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 

Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

For media enquiries, send an email to:

Michelle Laylo Verzola 

PR Executive

The Kanoo Group

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Kanoo Machinery wins Sullair Distributor of the Year for EMEA & CIS Aftermarket

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery, one of the exclusive dealers of Sullair brand for compressors & construction tools in the region, won the Distributor of the Year 2017 for EMEA & CIS Aftermarket at the recent Dealer Meeting held at Sullair Headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana.  

From left to right: Niklas Brönn, Regional General Manager, Kanoo Machinery; Georgio Merhi, Regional Sales Manager, Sullair, LLC; M.K. Manoj Kumar, Divisional Parts Manager – UAE, Kanoo Machinery; Ahmad Swaid, Brand Manager – Bobcat Construction Equipment UAE, Kanoo Machinery; Mays Abuassi, Senior Sales Engineer, Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery received the prestigious award for the second year in a row which is attributed for its excellent aftermarket growth in the Middle East.

Niklas Brönn, Regional General Manager, Kanoo Machinery said, “Congratulations to our Sullair Brand Specialists and Aftermarket Staff for their commitment and dedication, as well as outstanding team efforts behind this success.”

“As one of the leading materials handling, construction and cleaning and industrial equipment distributors in the Gulf, we ensure that we provide the best sales, service and aftermarket support to our customers across the region through our network of workshops, parts and mobile service facilities that are consistent with the world-class brands that we represent”, he added.

See also: Kanoo Machinery scoops major awards at Bobcat’s MEA Dealer Meeting 2018

M.K. Manoj Kumar, Divisional Parts Manager – UAE, Kanoo Machinery further said, “We strive to work side by side to create new value for our customers which Kanoo Machinery has cultivated for decades. We are proud to be a part of The Kanoo Group which has built a strong reputation for over 125 years.”

Sullair, a Hitachi Group Company, has been on the leading edge of compressed air solutions for more than 50 years. It was founded in Michigan City, Indiana in 1965 and has since expanded to serve customers in every corner of the globe.

See also: The Kanoo Group hosts 2018 Iftar dinner to employees

About Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery is a member of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest family-owned conglomerates in the Middle East established in 1890. Since mid-1960s, Kanoo Machinery represents a wide range of leading international equipment brands/manufacturers within such areas as maintenance and construction, earth-moving machinery, cranes and material handling, power generation, marine power, airport equipment, welding supplies, safety and testing services, specialised equipment and services, agricultural equipment, industrial and automotive diesel engines and parts and workshop support services.

Kanoo Machinery has gained a considerable reputation as an expert solutions provider through its personalised service and dependability in delivering first-class machinery and equipment along with its associated support services to both Government and Private sector customers. The world-class products offered by Kanoo Machinery are backed by a strong and efficient after sales network of workshops, replacement parts and mobile service facilities throughout the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula. Part of Kanoo Machinery, KANRENT has also been providing different equipment for short and long-term hire including lease.

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, engineering, 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.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

For media inquiries, contact:
Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

The Kanoo Group honoured by MOHRE for supporting Emiratisation policy

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group and Kanoo Travel, along with other awardees received a certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) in recognition for their strong support and interaction with the qualitative Emiratisation challenge, recently placed in the category of "Best Companies in Employment" in the Transport and Aviation Sector.

His Excellency Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human
Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)

His Excellency Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli presented the award to The Kanoo Group and Kanoo Travel, along with other awardees, and thanked them for their efforts in achieving the objectives of the Emiratisation challenge and for excellent teamwork in reaching tangible and rapid results of national KPIs 2021.

Ms. Maryam Al Busaidy, The Kanoo Group’s Head of HR - Employee Services and Emiratisation, in collaboration with the HR team, led the campaign to reinforce the MOHRE and the General Civil Aviation Authority’s ‘Emiratisation Accelerators Program’, which aims to recruit 1,000 UAE Nationals in the said targeted sector within 100 days, in 2018.

The Accelerator’s goal is to integrate UAE Nationals in the strategic economic sectors of the UAE by providing added value job positions that will enhance economic activities in the country from its current 3.35% to 5% by 2021, through strategic partnerships with private sectors.

See also: The Kanoo Group sponsors ‘From UAE with Love’ gift giving initiative

“Emiratisation is a major priority for the UAE Government and a national responsibility for all, which requires the integration of all national initiatives in this regard, in order to achieve the aspirations of the people of the UAE and to provide prosperity and a decent life for all members of society,” declared HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

See also: The Kanoo Group and CIRCOR conduct Pump Technology Seminar in the UAE

According to the Ministry, the current total workforce in the Transportation and Storage Sector accounts to 150,000 ̶ of which 2,000 are UAE Nationals. In 2017, there were 20,000 job opportunities ̶ of which 5,000 to 7,000 were suitable opportunities for the UAE nationals, it added.

The Kanoo Group/Kanoo Travel has provided all the efforts for enabling the participation of UAE Nationals in the private sector.

Ms. Maryam Al Busaidy remarked, “We are very happy to receive this accolade which comes in recognition of our commitment to the UAE government’s Emiratisation program. Congratulations to The Kanoo Group/Kanoo Travel for this award!”

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, engineering, 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.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

To comment on the article, send an email to:
Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

Kanoo Machinery earns Distinguished Supplier 2017 Award from Dubai Municipality

Dubai: Dubai Municipality’s Contracts and Purchasing Department honoured Kanoo Machinery with Distinguished Supplier 2017 award, among other suppliers, thanking them and giving appreciation for their contributions and continuous efforts to support the municipality, under the slogan, “Happy Supplier” on 25^th October 2017 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek.

A total of 25 companies from different categories were honoured including suppliers, as well as service providers, contractors and consultants, and members of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Support.

Mr. Khalid Hussain Ali, Government Relations Manager, Machinery Division and Ms. Zina Hussein, Office Sales Coordinator, Machinery Division, both from Government Business & Export Department, attended the ceremony on behalf of Kanoo Machinery.

See also: The Kanoo Group leads ‘Transition to Management’ forum to cultivate a high-performance culture

The event was said to be in line with Dubai Municipality’s strategy to build strong relationships with suppliers to promote an effective, direct and systematic communication channels with key decision makers in providing the best government services and for building a better future.

During the opening ceremony, Ahmed Obaid Al Falasi, Assistant Director-General of Dubai Municipality for Corporate Support Sector, said, “We are seeking to build successful and sustainable partnerships with our suppliers to continue the development march of building a happy and sustainable city."

"The suppliers are our partners in the race for excellence to provide the best, distinguished and comprehensive government services that meet the needs of customers. We look forward to a city that provides a safe and sustainable environment for future generations, making it a preferred place to live in luxury and to support the emirate of Dubai in particular and the UAE in general," he added.

Mohammed Al Zaffin, Director of Contracts and Purchasing Department also gave a presentation on the volume and value of purchases and projects executed by suppliers.

The Dubai Municipality’s Contract and Purchasing Department also wished Kanoo Machinery’s further progress and prosperity in its journey towards success and fruitful interaction with the Department in the future.

See also: Kanoo Machinery earns DP World's UAE Region Top Vendor Award for second consecutive year

About Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery caters to diverse industries in both government and private sectors through a wide range of equipment and consumables from world's leading manufacturer brands such as Grove, Hyster, Perkins, Bobcat, Tennant, Massey Ferguson, Lincoln Electric, Norton, AUSA, Sullair, Beach Tech, Aisle-Master and Utilev. These world-class products are backed by Kanoo Machinery's strong support of efficient Sales and Aftermarket network throughout the UAE - with branches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and RAK.

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, engineering, 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.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

To comment on the article, send an email to:
Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

Kanoo Machinery recognises top performers in the 5th Parts Meeting

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery honored three outstanding performers for 2012 in the 5^th Parts Meeting held on 29^th May 2013 in its Jebel Ali new facility. The awards ceremony, recently integrated as part of the program was one of the highlights of the event which gathered team members of the Parts Division from various branches.

Kanoo Machinery - Parts Team conducts 5th Parts Meeting in its Jebel Ali office

This regular meeting aims to address related issues and to discuss group performance and achievements. In addition, it also gives recognition to top performers of the year which contributed a lot in the success and development of Kanoo Machinery.

The 2012 Parts Awards were given to Afroz Mujawar (Parts Supervisor-Abu Dhabi) and Maryam Talib (Customer Service Coordinator-Dubai) consequently.

Afroz Mujawar won the “Parts Employee of the Year 2012”. His key achievements for 2012 were as follows: Sold and liquidated DIG DOG buckets which were non-moving items for many years; achieved maximum growth in Parts sales (34%) and uptrend sales in all franchises; provided trainings/mentoring and contributed a lot in general in building a successful Parts team in Abu Dhabi.

Maryam Talib received an award for her outstanding customer service performance for 2012. She excellently handled heavy load of parts inquiries from customers; provided fast and accurate sending of quotes to customers; at times has sent more than 40 quotations to customers in a single day; ensured that customer queries were timely attended to and responded to without any delay. In general, her performance resulted to increase in overall smooth, efficient and precise production of customer service Parts team in Dubai.

K. Gopinath was also granted with exceptional “Service Award” for his loyalty, commitment and dedication in the service for 35 years. He has been an important constituent in building the Parts team since he joined in 1977.

Mr. Bob Jennings, General Manager of Kanoo Machinery, during his opening speech, presented a Vision for Kanoo Machinery which served as an advice and guidance in realigning plans and future actions. He also mentioned that Parts team has emerged as one of the best teams in Kanoo Machinery Division.

The 5^th Parts Meeting concluded with review of actions and results embarked for the year 2012 and discussed upcoming objectives for Kanoo Machinery-Parts Division.

About Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery is a member of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest family-owned conglomerates in the Middle East established in 1890. Since mid-1960s, Kanoo Machinery represents a wide range of leading international equipment brands/manufacturers within such areas as maintenance and construction, earth-moving machinery, cranes and material handling, power generation, marine power, airport equipment, welding supplies, safety and testing services, specialised equipment and services, agricultural equipment, industrial and automotive diesel engines and parts and workshop support services.

Kanoo Machinery has gained a considerable reputation as an expert solutions provider through its personalised service and dependability in delivering first-class machinery and equipment along with its associated support services to both Government and Private sector customers. The world-class products offered by Kanoo Machinery are backed by a strong and efficient after sales network of workshops, replacement parts and mobile service facilities throughout the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula. Part of Kanoo Machinery, KANRENT has also been providing different equipment for short and long-term hire including lease.

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, engineering, 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.

Our Vision

The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 

Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 

Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com /www.kanoogroup.com 

To comment on the article, send an email to: 

Michelle Laylo Verzola

PR Executive

The Kanoo Group