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

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group, a staunch supporter of charity initiatives recently backed the Year of Zayed’s gift giving initiative by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, which aims to bring joy through toys to underprivileged children around the world, and to teach the UAE youth the value of giving.

‘From UAE with Love’ initiative was launched at the Central Galleria in Mirdif City Center on March 17-19, 2018 with an objective to collect toys, with Love gift box that can be customised with stickers and notes from giver.

Organised by Expat Media, the event saw parents & children and other donors drop off purchased gift sets as well as used toys to fill in the customised giant box. The toys were said to be sent to indigent children in Syria through the UAE Red Crescent.

Ms. Maha Kanoo, General Manager-Admin, HR, and Marketing, The Kanoo Group said, “This gift giving initiative inspires new means to spread the spirit of philanthropy while making donations easy and accessible.”

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“We are thrilled to play our part to distribute these much-needed gifts to the underprivileged children and brighten up their spirits. This is just one of the great ways of how we can support our communities,” she added.

Apart from the gift giving, participants and spectators were thrilled and excited with the planned activities during the event such as fun face paintings, roving Cinderella, and mascots for kids to enjoy.

“The response to this gift-giving initiative led by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has been overwhelming. Thousands of people from the UAE, young and old, have come forward to give their small gesture of support to the less privileged,” Ma Felicidad De los Santos of Expat Media remarked.

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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 

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The Kanoo Group

The Kanoo Group supports 'Educate a Child, Build the Nation' initiative

Fahad Kanoo, Executive Director-UAE [right] receives a token of appreciation from HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, on behalf of The Kanoo Group as one of the supporters of the 'Educate a Child, Build the Nation' initiative

Dubai, UAE: Information City’s ‘Educate a Child, Build the Nation’ initiative, aimed at training and educating the young generation to learn more about technology, proved another success with the support of government and private sectors including The Kanoo Group.

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, the charitable and educational initiative, in collaboration with Ministry of Education, Knowledge & Human Development Authority, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, Al Maktoum Foundation and Dubai Charity Association, effectively concluded its three-phase summer program held at various educational institutions in the UAE, which helped young learners through the assistance of professional specialists who oversaw the training of the students.

The Kanoo Group donated 90 laptops to students to support the training program. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group, stressed the importance of education and early childhood development through technology and innovative learning methods as vital keys to the future progress of the nation.

Fahad Kanoo, Executive Director – UAE, together with senior officials and representatives from charities and sponsors as well as student beneficiaries and their families, attended the meaningful ceremony held on 30th November 2016 at Atlantis Hotel to celebrate the end of the program and its achievements.

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 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

The Kanoo Group receives Beit Al Khair Society Award

Mr. Fahad Kanoo, Executive Director-UAE of ‘The Kanoo Group’ (right) receives an appreciation certificate from Mr. Abdeen Taher Al Awadi, General Manager of Beit Al Khair Society

Dubai, UAE: On behalf of The Kanoo Group, Mr. Fahad Kanoo (Executive Director-UAE) received an appreciation certificate from Mr. Abdeen Taher Al Awadi, General Manager of Beit Al Khair Society in recognition for the valuable aid and contributions of The Kanoo Group to the association. The awarding ceremony was held on 4^th May 2014 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City Hotel, UAE.

 

Since its inception, Beit Al Khair Society endeavored to extend a helping hand to needy families and deserving segments through a package of projects and schemes to serve the poor, the destitute, the widows, the divorcees, the low-income, the patients, the families of prison inmates, the victims of disasters, the defaulters, the insolvents, the debtors, people of special needs, the orphans and many categories proved by the social studies to be eligible for assistance.

The Kanoo Group believes and supports the works of the organization and serves a parallel commitment in promoting the value of charitable and humanitarian endeavors.

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 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

The Kanoo Group signs Platinum Sponsorship for 2014 Oil Barons Charity Ball

Dubai, UAE: As a consistent supporter of charitable works, The Kanoo Group, being last year’s Platinum Sponsor for Oil Barons Charity Ball has again renewed its sponsorship this year. This annual gala dinner, now on its 11th year will take place at Meydan Racecourse Dubai on 28th February 2014 to benefit its sole benefactor, Friends of Cancer Patients Society (FOCP).

Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) is a charitable, volunteer based foundation operating under the umbrella of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah with key objectives to provide moral, financial, emotional and medical support for cancer patients, while aiming to create a widespread awareness about cancer, early detection and prevention within UAE community.

The Oil Barons Charity Ball is the leading social event for the oil & gas industry in the UAE, hosting distinguished guests from reputable organizations. Last year, the Ball raised 1.1 million AED for the charity, with the hope for greater donations in 2014.

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Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan (Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development), the 11th Oil Barons Charity Ball once again calls upon the generosity of the region's energy sector to support patients and their families in the UAE that have been affected by cancer.

With this year’s over 1,500 expected distinguished guests to attend - which includes key figures from The Kanoo Group, it is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements of energy sector’s pioneers, from both a business and a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) perspective.

As a practice, the main highlight of the event will be the live charity auction for the fundraising. The rest of the gala will be a networking opportunity filled with entertainment. A yearly accolade for the ‘Oil Baron of the Year’ will also be honored to the top industry executive who has positively impacted the Middle East's energy sector through exceptional leadership, business acumen and societal contributions which includes engagement in corporate social responsibility activities.

The Kanoo Group has always been a participating sponsor in this great milestone in energy industry and with the utmost purpose to aid cancer patients in the UAE.

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 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

The Kanoo Group Sponsors GCC Forum on Avoidable Blindness

Dubai, UAE: As strong supporter of sight-saving initiatives, ‘The Kanoo Group’  along with prominent organisations sponsored the GCC Forum on Avoidable Blindness, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development and President of Sightsavers in the UAE, held at the Fairmont Hotel, Dubai on 30^th October 2013.

For the past decades, The Kanoo Group has always been actively involved in various charitable causes and continuously helps organisations to successfully carry out their valuable social missions and visions.

Honorable guests like HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Ahmad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Chair, The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness – EMRO), Lady Wilson (Vice President, Sightsavers) and HE Dr Abdulaziz Al Rajhi (Executive Co-Chair, International Agency for Prevention of Blindness – Eastern Mediterranean Region) graced the noteworthy event.

Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan delivered his welcoming speech and an introductory video about avoidable blindness marked the opening ceremony. 

Thereafter, various speakers discussed diverse topics on avoidable blindness in the developing world, the importance of early prevention, and promoting the role of the GCC in making eye care reachable to all segments of the society. This is through specialist treatment and support to those who have lost their vision by providing education, counseling and training.

The forum was organised by Sightsavers Middle East and Prevention of Blindness Union (PBU).

Sightsavers is an international development charity founded in 1950 working to prevent and cure blindness and support people who are irreversibly blind. 

Over the years, it has performed over 289.9M treatments, over 7.4263M operations to restore sight, training for over 611,650 primary eye care workers and over 23,430 rehabilitation workers. It has also build a rehabilitation training for over 115,228 people. 

Sightsavers is active in 35 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. Sightsavers Middle East is being chaired by HH Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.

Prevention of Blindness Union (PBU) is a regional umbrella organisation that coordinates, collaborates, and advocates activities in the field of comprehensive eye care with all stakeholders such as governments, non-governmental development organisations (NGDOs), international multilateral organisations, professionals, and institutions from the Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Region. 

PBU is being chaired by HRH Prince Abdulaziz Ahmad Al Saud with its head office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

According to Sightsavers, currently there are 39 million blind people in the world. Most of them live without sight just because they are poor. The real tragedy is that 80% of all cases could be prevented or cured with straight-forward and low-cost treatments.

It added, "No one should be needlessly blind. As member of the community, how do you get involved and help prevent avoidable blindness, and rehabilitate the blind in the developing world?"

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