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

Dubai, UAE – April 15, 2014: Kanoo Machinery, a member of The Kanoo Group received the DP World's UAE Region Top Vendor for 2013 during the awards ceremony held recently at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai. This is the second consecutive year that Kanoo Machinery earned the top honour.
 

DP World-UAE organizes this annual program in recognition for its top performers. This year, from among its 900 suppliers. The award was based on the overall contributing factors that have directly influenced sales, customer-service goals, inventory and margins, among others.

Senior officials of DP World-UAE: Mr. Mohammed Ali Ahmed, Chief Operations Officer; Mr. Esam Mohammed Khoori, Director of Procurement; and Mr. Rashed Al Mehairbi, Senior Manager-Procurement & Contracts, with the presence of Mr. Iqbal Khoory, Sr. Vice President-Global Procurement, Project Management, presented the award to Kanoo Machinery led by Mr. Bob Jennings, General Manager – GCC; together with Mr. Mogallan Bhagat, Field Sales Manager – Dubai; Mr. Praveen Hubli, Aftermarket Sales Manager – UAE; and Mr. Ahemad Sulaiman, Parts and Service Sales Representative – Dubai.

Kanoo Machinery receives DP World's UAE Region Top Vendor Award for 2013 held at Jebel Ali Port.
(Photo from left to right: Mr. Rashed Al Mehairbi, Mr. Mohammed Ali Ahmed, Mr. Mogallan Bhagat, Mr. Praveen Hubli,
Mr. Ahemad Sulaiman, Mr. Bob Jennings, Mr. Esam Mohammed Khoori, Mr. Iqbal Khoory)

For the second successive year, Kanoo Machinery received the prestigious award for its value-added services and exceptional performance as a top-notch vendor despite the current competitive market situation.

Mr. Bob Jennings said that the accolade reflects not only the strength of partnership they have built with DP World but also the high-level innovative sales strategies and customer service efforts brought by the outstanding teamwork of Kanoo Machinery.

He added, “Our sustained excellence is the result of our leadership approach by staying true to The Kanoo Group’s Vision, Mission, and Values”. 

About Kanoo Machinery LLC

From its humble start in the mid-1960s, Kanoo Machinery LLC has grown to become one of the leading construction, materials handling, floor cleaning and agricultural equipment distributors in the UAE, offering a cross-border seamless service across the Gulf.

Today, Kanoo Machinery LLC offers its clients premier world-leading brands such as Grove, Hyster, Perkins, Bobcat, Tennant, Massey Ferguson, Lincoln Electric, Norton, Ausa, Sullair, Beach Tech, Aisle-Master, Hitachi, GEDA, Sakai and Utilev. Products from these Principals are marketed through its dedicated product specialist from sales and aftermarket available in all its 5 branches in the UAE - 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 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

The Kanoo Group supports Dubai Autism Center

The Kanoo Group adheres to its long dedication to philanthropy and continually supports various social organizations and charities aside from Dubai Autism Center

Mr. Bob Curtis [right] awards cheque donation to Dubai Autism Center charity through Mr. Farhan Shahid

Dubai, UAE: Mr. Bob Curtis, CEO of The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman) today awarded a cheque donation to Mr. Farhan Shahid, Events and Project Manager of Dubai Autism Center, at The Kanoo Group headquarters in Bur Dubai. The amount will contribute to the new building fund of DAC. This expansion program will help accommodate 270 students on waiting list to join its existing 54 students.

The Kanoo Group, in collaboration with AXA Gulf, Johnson Arabia and its other joint ventures and affiliate companies contributed to the charity donation from below teams and individuals:

* Ms. Adele Jane Clarke | Mr. Bob Curtis

* Target Engineering | WolffKran Arabia LLC | Akzonobel | Turkish Airlines

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

Kanoo Shipping Participates in DSAA Cricket Tournament

Cricket Players from Kanoo Shipping pose during the 4^th DSAA Cricket Tournament
held recently at Zabeel Park

Iftikahar Uddin (right) receives ‘Man of the Match’ award
from Nayana Nandakumar (DSAA Manager)

Dubai, UAE: Qualified members of ‘Kanoo Shipping’ after forming a team, participated in the recent annual Cricket Tournament being organized by Dubai Shipping Agents Association (DSSA), a non-profit organization with reputable members of the Shipping Agents' community in Dubai. This was held in Zabeel Park on 3 consecutive Fridays which started on 24^th January 2014.

Dubai Shipping Agents Association, with the support of the Director of the Department of Ports & Customs, provides a platform for members to promote the joint interests of the shipping industry and organizes various recreational events throughout the year (e.g. cricket tournament) to foster and strengthen relationships with affiliates from various organizations.

 Muhammed Farooq (right) receives ‘Man of the Match’
award from Nayana Nandakumar (DSAA Manager)

The Cricket match received an overwhelming response from DSAA members of which 32 teams from Shipping and Logistic companies participated in the tournament. This is the 4^th year that DSAA has been organizing this event and Kanoo Shipping has been participating every year.

The team players from Kanoo Shipping were Muhammed Farooq, Santhush Premawadana, Zeeshan Idris, Eric Fernando, S. Sridhar, Chatura Nanayakkara, Shivan Gomez, Vishnu Krishnan, Mohammed Zahid, Iftikahar Uddin, Gayan Weerakkody and Mohammed Rizvie.

Kanoo Shipping managed to beat Inchcape Shipping and Emirates Shipping in the 1^st round and beat CMA-CGM on the Pre-Quarters. They were qualified to the Quarter Finals.

Special Awards for ‘Man of the Match’ were also awarded to Kanoo Shipping cricketers: Iftikahar Uddin against Inchcape Shipping, Muhammed Farooq against Emirate Shipping and Santhush Premawadana against CMA/CGM.

Meanwhile, team Captain Muhammed Farooq said that the awards they received, although not the major one; still stood a good victory as a product of hard work and camaraderie aimed at molding the talents of fellow players and developing a sense of sportsmanship.

About Kanoo Shipping

Kanoo Shipping is one of the founders of S5 Agency World. Being the first Arab shipping agency in the Region in 1890, Kanoo Shipping has grown to be the largest regional shipping service provider in the Middle East. It covers an extensive area including Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and Indian Sub-continent and handles 15,000 port calls every year, with offices in 20 countries.

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.

See also: The Kanoo Group supports UAE cancer charity as a Diamond Sponsor

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

Kanoo Shipping Honored at FPC 20th Anniversary

Sheikh Hamad Bin Saleh Al Sharqi (son of Fujairah ruler [right] presented the appreciation award to Capt. Pramod Arora (MISC, MNI, Master Mariner) Shipping Manager - East Coast, Kanoo Shipping [left]

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Shipping received recognition during the 20^th Anniversary celebration of Fujairah Port Clinic held on 7th November 2013 at Al Diar Siji Hotel, Fujairah. 200 guests from local dignitaries and members of the Shipping Fraternity also gathered in the event. The function was held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamad Bin Saleh Al Sharqi, Vice Chairman of Fujairah National Group and Chairman of Al Sharq Healthcare.

Kanoo Shipping was awarded during the event as one of the big supporters for the Fujairah Port Clinic since its inception, for getting medical services for vessels calling under our agency.

Kanoo Shipping is an active and regular user of Fujairah Port Clinic for all the Seafarers requiring medical attention and also sending emergency Doctor Assistance to the vessel where emergency medical assistance is required.

Mr. Ahmed Alhafeiti, Deputy CEO, delivered his welcome address. Subsequently Dr. Antony Thomas gave an interesting presentation on “Healthy Living” which was very much appreciated by all guests and followed by a speech by Mr. Manuel Terreiro, HOD of Fujairah Port Clinic, speaking about the History of Fujairah and their achievement for the last 20 years and also their future plan for the maritime industry.

Historically, it was mentioned that Fujairah anchorage gained its prominence after the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) and the First Gulf War (1990-1991). The main attraction thereafter for Ship owners was to capitalize on the strategic advantages of Fujairah Anchorage before entering the Gulf where a number of Shipping Agents were available to provide a variety of husbandry services. Today Fujairah is recognised as one of the world’s biggest bunkering stations.

Fujairah Port Clinic, from a humble small beginning has grown to become the biggest healthcare services provider in the East Coast region (Covering Fujairah, Khorfakkan and Dibba) with various medical establishments under the brand name of Al Sharq Healthcare across UAE East Cost.  

Fujairah Port Clinic pledged to continue to provide 24-hour Quality Medical Services to all its seafaring patients and is currently in the process of upgrading its clinic with a new 3-storey building. There will also be upgrades on medical services in the form of more doctors, laboratories, pharmacies and a ‘day stay’ room for patients.

The celebration concluded with closing remarks from Mr. Wagdi Zayed, Deputy CEO of Al Sharq Healthcare and Social Interaction.

A grand buffet followed after that which was a networking opportunity for all guests which included management representatives of Kanoo Shipping.

About Kanoo Shipping

Kanoo Shipping is one of the founders of S5 Agency World. Being the first Arab shipping agency in the Region in 1890, Kanoo Shipping has grown to be the largest regional shipping service provider in the Middle East. It covers an extensive area including Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and Indian Sub-continent and handles 15,000 port calls every year, with offices in 20 countries.

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