The Kanoo Group holds Annual Fun Day at Mushrif Park

Dubai, UAE: Close to 700 staff members with their families gathered at Mushrif Park, Dubai on 11th February 2017 to celebrate yet another year of fun and laughter for the Annual Kanoo Fun Day.

Members of the senior management of The Kanoo Group, Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman and Ms. Maha Kanoo, General Manager – Marketing, HR & Admin graced the occasion together with Mr. Fahad Kanoo, Executive Director - UAE and Mr. Bob Curtis, CEO – UAE & Oman.

Hercules Trophy, a Belgium-based sports management company was tasked to design and manage this year’s team building games. A total of 56 teams of 7 members each participated in playing 5 different team-building games.

The fun started prior to the event wherein all the staff was encouraged to form their own team, select team members, and design some catchy slogans and taglines for their teams. There was also a prior healthy online completion to the event and the team “United Tuskers” led by Mr. Narayanan K. of Service Accounts won the Coolest Team comfortably. United Tuskers also won the award for 100% prior online completion. The friendly Batter between the various team leaders added to the fun element prior to the event.

The event began with staff coming into the park on company-provided buses and with own cars and registering their teams. After a refreshing round of some welcome drinks and snacks, everyone was tapping to the tunes of Zumba Dance conducted by a professional Zumba trainer. Kids were especially seen enjoying the short dance and exercise.

See also: The Kanoo Group celebrates 2015 Corporate Iftar

Various organised games such as Rip Slinger, Minute to Win It, Poly Volley, Disc Golf and French Petanque were each played by competing teams, which have built a sense of camaraderie, fun, teamwork and sportsmanship among players. Team “Magnificent 7” led by Mr. Andre Lopez of Travel emerged as the overall Winner. Team “Immortals” led by Mr. Jackson Pinto landed as First Runner Up and Team “Spartans” led by Mr. Vinay Xavier of Travel as Second Runner Up. Additionally, Team “Zeus”, led by Ms. Zulfika of Shipping walked away with the trophy of Fairest Play.

Ms. Maha Kanoo likewise actively participated in all the games and her presence encouraged other teams to do even better. 

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

The day generally concluded on a positive note which was made possible because of the valuable contributions of team leaders, coordinators, transport and ticket coordinators. Finally, Ms. Maha Kanoo handed over the trophies to the winners and thanked everyone for their attendance and group efforts.

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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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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
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The Kanoo Group

18th Blood Donation Drive held at The Kanoo Group Bur Dubai HQ

Dubai, UAE:  Over 70 staff members of The Kanoo Group, in collaboration with Blood Donation Center, Latifa Hospital volunteered to give blood during the 18^th Kanoo Blood Donation Drive held at The Kanoo Group office in Bur Dubai, from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm on 09^th February 2017.

#TheKanooGroup organises the 18th Blood Donation Drive at Bur Dubai HQ, in collaboration with #BloodDonationCenter #LatifaHospital pic.twitter.com/d7z5Jq1Hqi

— The Kanoo Group (@KanooMarketing) February 19, 2017

The Kanoo Blood Donation Drive is being held twice a year to highlight The Kanoo Group’s constant commitment to helping raise awareness among employees about the need for safe blood transfusions and its significant role in saving human lives.

As the event organiser every year, Mr Ali Islim, Marketing Manager (UAE & Oman) said, “There is a joy in giving. It gives us immense pleasure to be a part of the blood drive being held at our company. We are excited to see a number of employees who have participated. We are also thankful for Ms Maha Kanoo, Head of Marketing, Admin & HR ─ who was with us during the campaign, and to the Marketing and Property team, who worked together towards the success of our event.”

He added, “The blood donation drive is a way of giving back to the community, to assist in replenishing blood supply at the blood bank and to provide aid to patients who are in urgent need of blood.”

See also: The Kanoo Group organises 17th Blood Donation Campaign

Out of the volunteers, 60 donors were eligible to give blood. The Kanoo Group through the Marketing Team lastly gave each of them a fast-charge Power Bank with the company logo, as a token of appreciation.

See below list of donors in the 2017 Blood Donation Campaign:

Travel

• Abdul Fathah 
• Abdul Khader 
• Badriya Ali 
• Hemant Baheti 
• Lijo Gilbert 
• Mohamed Abrar 
• Mohammed Reyaz Ahmed 
• Mohammed Yousef 
• Mudassar Farooq 
• Rahul Saxena 
• Rajvinder Singh 
• Salemm Vayappurath 
• Sandeep 
• Sandra 
• Shine Mathew 
• Sreeraman G 
• Waqar Ahmed 
• Yasir Majeed Khan 
• Mohamed Aslam 
• Rouy Rodrigues 
• Virosh

Machinery

• Jericho Cortes 
• Misbahul Hassan 
• Mohamed Arafath 
• Mohamed Haji 
• Sudheesh 
• Tilu Vargese 
• Harsha 
• Saifual 
• Misbahul Hassan 

Shipping

• Abdul Nadeem 
• Iftikhar Uddin 
• Malien Halangoda 
• Neena Xavier 
• Prasanth Pozhath Manghat 
• V. Paramesha 
• Vinod Palluveetil 
• Mirza Abdul

Property

• Kalpesh Rathod 
• Pinaki Raj Regmi 
• Umesh Kumar

IT

• Vipin R. Nath 
• Roshan R. Menon 
• Raghu Menon 

Marketing

• Ali Islim 
• Ramesh Varakkoth 
• Sundar Liwang 

Commercial Accounts: 

• Clement Dsouza 
• Regyath T.A Com 

KANRENT

• Hussain Bava 
• Maricar Cerna

The Travel Attaché

• Sreehari Venkitachalam 

Management

• Rowena Capin 

Energy

• Madhav Ravi 

Logistics

• Mehdi Jamal 

Procurement

• Valentino Reyes 

PIP

• Raghavan Anand 

Wolfkran

• Vanket Raghavan 

Guests

• Karan 
• Chinthaka Rajapaksha

Click here to see more photos of the 18th Kanoo Blood Drive

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 
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The Kanoo Group

Ambassador of Chile to the UAE visits The Kanoo Group office in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE: His Excellency Jean-Paul Tarud, Ambassador of Chile to the UAE, paid a courtesy visit to The Kanoo Group office in Abu Dhabi on 8th February 2017. He was warmly welcomed by Mohamed Kanoo, Deputy Chairman of The Kanoo Group.

HE Jean Paul Tarud, Ambassador of #Chile to the #UAE (right) with Mr #MohamedKanoo during a courtesy visit to #TheKanooGroup #AUH pic.twitter.com/XdGEuaDoyZ— The Kanoo Group (@KanooMarketing) February 15, 2017

His Excellency Ambassador Tarud conveyed many interesting facts about Chile such as the longest country in the world from north to south.  Within its borders along the longest coast (4,620 km long) in the west of the South American Continent, there exists a diversity of landscapes from the arid and alien Atacama Desert to the lush greenery of the lakes to the mountainous fjords of the very South skirted by the Andes mountain range along the East. 

He also described the country with 90 active volcanoes, with the world’s highest, the Nevada Ojos del Salado at 6,893m. Chile has 80% of South America’s glaciers and has abundant supplies of very high concentration of Lithium used in batteries that power many things we use every day.  It is also the world’s largest producer of copper. Easter Island, famous for its Moai statues belongs to Chile.  The world’s largest swimming pool, covering 20 acres and containing 260 million litres, is also located at the San Alfonso del Mar resort.

Mr. Kanoo and the Ambassador also discussed possible commercial opportunities in the future.

See also: Mohamed Kanoo meets President of Argentina

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 '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 
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The Kanoo Group

The Kanoo Group backs Regional Conference on Intellectual Property

Dubai, UAE: Recognising the important role that intellectual property plays in a vibrant economic landscape, The Kanoo Group signed a Main Sponsorship agreement in the 6^th Regional Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Conference in Middle East and North Africa, held in Dubai on November 15-16, 2016.

The conference addressed the recent challenges posed by commercial fraud and counterfeiting as it relates to businesses in the UAE and the wider region. It also discussed the UAE great initiatives and efforts in combating IP crimes with the International Community as part of cooperation and partnership agreements.

HE Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim (left) presents the Recognition Award to Mr. Fahad Kanoo, Executive Director-UAE on behalf of The Kanoo Group, as sponsor of the 6^th Regional IP conference

HE Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, the Deputy Chairman of Police & Public Security in Dubai, and the Honorary President of the Emirates Intellectual Property, personally greeted Mr. Fahad Kanoo, Executive Director-UAE, The Kanoo Group, and thanked the company’s efforts in supporting such government initiatives.

Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA), a UAE preeminent association of professionals who specialise in IP; and INTERPOL, the world’s largest international police organisation, organised the Regional Conference, in cooperation with Emirates Transport, Brand Owner’s Protection Group (BPG), Judicial Training Institute, Dubai Customs, 999, and Dubai Police.

On the opening day, well known experts and thought leaders spoke through panel sessions about the: Role of international organisations to strengthen IP rights and protection of authors; Regional/national strategies and initiatives to combat IP crimes and illicit trafficking; Initiatives on protecting Publisher’s Rights and Intellectual Property crimes, success stories; and Marrakesh Treaty for blind & visually impaired persons, and its humanitarian dimensions.

Two simultaneous workshops were also conducted on separate venues on the 2^nd Day. The EIPA and Interpol Workshop had panel sessions on the Role of the judiciary and public prosecution in IP issues; Role of international private organisations to combat trafficking in illicit goods, IP capacity building strategies, and the investigation of trafficking in illicit goods. On the other hand, the Dubai Customs and BPG Workshop discussed Brand Owners Protection Group (i.e. BMW); Role of Dubai Customs on Intellectual Property issues; Documents Examining Section, Dubai Police (General Department of Forensic & Criminology); Economic Crimes Department, Dubai Police; Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED); and Courts.

The Kanoo Group believes that the success of the conference will benefit all stakeholders in coming up with sustainable solutions that would enhance awareness and apply stricter rules in fighting counterfeits and piracy, and assuring intellectual property for all trademarks, innovators, and authors which are essential for the social, cultural and economic development of the Region. 

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 
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The Kanoo Group

The Kanoo Group supports youth empowerment through Kafa'at Internship Fair

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group recently participated in the Kafa’at Internship Fair aimed at giving Emirati youth a foothold in the job market by gaining workplace experience through internship programs in the UAE private sector.  The 2-day fair held at World Trade Centre Dubai was hosted by Emirates Foundation & Emirates Youth Council and The Kanoo Group was among 50 companies partaking in the program. 

More than 2,000 Emirati youth and/or university students participated in the event, with the hope of getting a chance to demonstrate their work capabilities as interns, which could eventually lead to full-time jobs. 

Ms. Maryam Al Busaidy, Kanoo’s Head of Employee Services and Emiratisation said “The Kanoo Group is delighted to offer a number of internship opportunities in the coming academic year. Kanoo is diverse company with many opportunities and is committed to providing fulfilling careers for Emiratis.  An internship is a proven way to start a successful career as it often leads on a to fulltime role.” 

Kanoo is offering internship opportunities in finance, marketing, HR, sales and IT.

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 handles World's Largest Car Carrier on maiden call to Jebel Ali Port

Dubai, UAE: Hoegh Target, the world's largest Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) which can carry 8,500 car equivalent units, and a deck space the size of 10 football pitches, arrived on its maiden voyage to Jebel Ali Port, on 30th October 2016.

Kanoo Shipping Agencies handled the operations and husbandry services of Hoegh Target, registered to Norwegian firm Hoegh Autoliners.

Mr. John Drinkwater (Country Manager – Kanoo Shipping, UAE & Oman) said, “We are delighted to welcome the ship on her maiden call.

We are committed to working closely with Hoegh Autoliners to ensure that the line continues to get the highest levels of service when calling in Jebel Ali Port.”

During the vessel stay, Kanoo Shipping organized a recognition ceremony. Mr. Drinkwater welcomed the Master and crew on-board and presented a plaque to them for Hoegh Target’s maiden call.

Hoegh Target also boasts ramp entrance capabilities much bigger than its counterparts, offering up to 6.5 metres of free deck height, and 12 metres of ramp width, which means that it can take high-sided vehicles and trucks. Its stern ramp can also hold a capacity to take cargo weighing up to 375 tonnes.

About Kanoo Shipping

From being the first Arab shipping agency in the region in 1890, Kanoo Shipping has grown into the largest regional shipping service provider in the Middle East. With regionally centralised operations, finance and communications, the Kanoo office network covers an extensive area, including the Gulf, the Red Sea and Indian Sub-continent. www.kanooshipping.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, 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