Dubai, UAE: Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman) participated in the “UAE-Japan Strategic Economic Partnership Forum” as part of a high-level delegation headed by the Minister of Economy H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, which was held in Tokyo, Japan on March 6-7, 2018.
H.E. Kosaburo Nishime, Japanese
State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, welcomed the UAE delegation.
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| Delegates gather at the UAE-Japan Strategic
Economic Partnership Forum held in Tokyo, Japan
Photo from left to right: The Kanoo Group -
UAE & Oman Business Development Manager Mahmood Mian; UAE Ambassador to Japan
H.E. Khalid Omran Al Ameri, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, The Kanoo Group
Chairman Mishal Kanoo
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The recently concluded forum was
attended by key UAE government entities and Japanese officials that included H.E.
Abdullah Bin Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy for
Foreign Trade Affairs; H.E. Khalid Omran Al Ameri, UAE Ambassador to Japan; and
Mr. Hiroyuki Ishige, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Japan External Trade
Organization (JETRO), together with senior management of select major public and private business
sectors including The Kanoo Group.
In cooperation with the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi and
the UAE Embassy in Tokyo, the official mission was organised in line with the
Ministry’s efforts to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and to explore investments opportunities.
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Mr. Mishal Kanoo,
Chairman of The Kanoo Group [left] and
H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy
at the UAE-Japan Strategic Economic Partnership Forum
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The highlights of the mission
consisted of business meetings, networking and match-making as well as arranged
company meetings and site visits. These sessions aim to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation
between the business sectors.
During the presentations of UAE companies, Mr. Mishal
Kanoo delivered his keynote speech titled, “Learning from the Japanese
Experience.” In his message, he stressed his admiration to the Japanese key
attributes such as hard work, honesty, cleanliness, excellent work ethics and efficient
environmental policies, among others, which are vital qualities towards
partnership.
He also introduced The Kanoo
Group and possible expansion opportunities. Furthermore, he gave emphasis on reinforcing
The Kanoo Group’s partnership and economic relations with its Japanese
affiliates. At present, The Kanoo Group is a joint venture partner of the
Japanese giant, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd, one of the world's largest global multimodal transportation
companies.
See also: Mishal Kanoo delivers keynote speech at INSEAD Global Business Leaders Conference
One of the highlights of his trip
was a meeting with Ms. Yuriko Koike who
currently serves as the governor of Tokyo, the city's first female
governor, and previously the Minister of Defense in the cabinet
of Prime Minister Shinzō Abe.
Additionally, Mr. Mishal Kanoo along with Mr. Mahmood Mian personally
met Mr. Yoshiyasu Fujiwara, President
of TLV Co. Ltd., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of steam engineering
products. For over 20 years, Kanoo Oil & Gas, a member of The Kanoo
Group has been representing TLV as one of its product principals.
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| Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group [right] meets Mr. Yoshiyasu Fujiwara, President of TLV Co. Ltd. In Japan |
Lastly, Mishal Kanoo expressed
his desire for potential future partnerships in areas of development in various
sectors/divisions of The Kanoo Group across the Middle East.
‘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.
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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
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