Kanoo Machinery displays latest farm technologies and solutions at AGRAME 2018

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery, a member of The Kanoo Group and one of the exclusive dealers of world-class brands in the Middle East, is showcasing its most recent range of farming technologies from Massey Ferguson^®, Bobcat^®, and Snorkel^® at AgraME 2018 which has started on 6 March 2018, and runs until today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Kanoo Machinery exhibits at Stand No.: Z5, D30 at AgraME 2018
which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre

AgraME has always been one of the most important trade exhibitions in the Middle East and Africa. This year’s edition focuses on four dedicated product sectors — Crop Farming, Animal Farming, Aquaculture and Animal Health, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, investors, government bodies, and many more, into one international show.

“Gatherings such as AGRAME provides us at Kanoo Machinery with an environment and opportunity to highlight our cutting-edge products and services that offer the most efficient and dependable operation for wide-ranging farming needs. We represent global brands associated with constant innovation and related to technology, highly engineered for precision,” Acting Country Manager Graeme de Villiers (Kanoo Machinery – UAE) said in an interview. 

“We believe that we must all adapt to sustainable technologies that can help farmers meet the surge in demand for food in the global food production system. Kanoo Machinery is proud to be one of the catalysts in promoting agri-tech innovations with equipment that are very reliable, have very good cost benefit, great mechanical structure and high-durability engines, that aids in the development of agri trade business in the UAE and the region,” Kanoo Machinery Regional Manager Abdul Tausif Butt further said.

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

From ruggedly simple to high-specification machines, Kanoo Machinery is presenting its range of Massey Ferguson 6700 Series Tractors among others, which it said is a force in global agriculture when it comes to ultimate practicality and dependability — that is ultimate customer value.

As the exclusive dealer of Massey Ferguson in the Middle East from AGCO, Kanoo Machinery offers genuine accessories and dealer fit options designed and developed to deliver durability and performance such as weights, spool valves and hydraulic linkage; all the way through creature comforts from seat upgrades, sound systems, drinks coolers and so much more, even in the harshest of environments.

Kanoo Machinery is also displaying its new range of Bobcat Compact Truck Loaders and their attachments, which are ideal for loading and unloading tasks where space is limited but the need for maximum lift height is necessary. The S450B model provides a stronger engine power, more space, better visibility and performance, more comfort, reduced maintenance, and easier controls and options.

See also: Kanoo Machinery exhibits farming technologies at AgraME 2017

They are also highlighting practical solutions for all work at height applications with their comprehensive range of aerial lifts from Snorkel. Snorkel is the leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and provides a safe, efficient, and easy to use working at heights, from 4 metres to 40 metres.

In addition, Kanoo Machinery further provides sales and aftersales support services equipped to give its customers expert advice on what parts and accessories they may need with guidelines and correct tools, and how to optimise their benefits and to keep the machines running at its optimum.

“We have an extensive inventory of fast moving machines, parts and consumables to ensure fast response time to machine breakdowns. We maintain stocks in all our branches and a more comprehensive inventory at our Distribution Centres in Al Quoz and Jebel Ali Free Zone,” the country manager added.

View more photos: Kanoo Machinery at AgraME 2018

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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.

For more details, visit: http://www.kanoogroup.com/kanoomachinery.html

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 Travel wins Championship title at the Sabre-EmQuest Cricket Mania 2018

Kanoo Thunders, the Kanoo Travel’s Cricket Team won the Championship title, on top of other awards at the recent power-packed show, Sabre-EmQuest Cricket Mania 2018, after defeating DNATA Travel HRG at the finals, held at Insportz Indoor Cricket facility in Dubai.

‘Never quit attitude’ as the team says, led them to an unbeaten streak, thus defeating Deira Travels, ITL World Travels, Akbar Travels and BCD Travels A and B teams, out of 60 participating players from the travel industry.

See also: The Kanoo Group celebrates 46th UAE National Day

The indoor cricket mania is being sponsored by EmQuest, a division of the Dubai-based Emirates and the travel distribution partner of Sabre Holdings, the world’s leading provider of travel technology solutions. Kanoo Travel, in addition to other travel partners across the UAE, were invited to participate in the yearly sports tournament.

The players of Kanoo Thunders, Tabrez Shaikh, Liston Olivera, Rafaz Mulla, Nuski Arafath, Rizwan Alambath, Ankit Desai, Zahir Shaikh, Mohomad Ajwan and Melwyn Menezes, could not hide their joy after winning the top title for the second time after 2015.


 Captain Asim Fawaz said, “We are confident of the fighting spirit that each one has demonstrated throughout the game. It has never let us down. Credit goes to all of us for always putting up an excellent teamwork. We have great hope, belief and determination that pushed us forward to reach our ultimate goal. I must say that this is probably the best tournament that we ever had witnessed for the past years.”

See also: EmQuest Cricket Mania 2015: Kanoo Thunders racks up impressive win

In addition, Kanoo Thunder’s Nuski Arafath was also judged as the ‘Man of the Match’ and the ‘Best Batsman’ of the final match, with Tabrez Shaikh as the ‘Best Batsman of the Series. Further, Rizwan Alambath was named the ‘Best Bowler’ and Ankit Desai as the ‘Best Catch’ of the final match.

Mr. Aubrey Heldt (General Manager) and Mr. Naseer Khan (Regional Travel Manager) of Kanoo Travel commended the players for their stupendous achievement during the match and wished them well as they continue with their commitment in creating exceptional travel experiences to all their customers in the UAE and the region.

See also: Kanoo Thunders nails Champion title in the AJV Agents League 2015

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, 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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The Kanoo Group celebrates 46th UAE National Day

UAE: Employees from across The Kanoo Group divisions in the UAE, members of the Management including Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group; Ms. Maha Kanoo, General Manager for HR and Marketing; and Mr. P.S. Ganapathi, Director/Chief Financial Officer gathered for a celebration to mark the spirit of the union, held last week in Dubai Head office.

The UAE’s 46th National Day was observed through a symbolic meal gathering for employees featuring the local cuisine and displays of traditional creative arts and decorations. Employees showed up with festive moods and patriotic fervours as they wore costumes and embellishments with the UAE colours and others with traditional dresses, while some waved the UAE flags and performed cultural dances to the tune of the local songs.

Mr. Mishal Kanoo graced the ceremonial cake-cutting to start the celebration. He said, “Today, we all come together to celebrate our success as a reminder for us to honour our Founding Fathers for the birth of our nation. We reflect on the greatest achievements of our country as we embrace and harness innovation and technology, with the UAE becoming the central hub for business around the world.”


Similarly, the Abu Dhabi office also gathered its employees for the important celebration led by Mr. Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo, Deputy Chairman of The Kanoo Group.

Showcasing a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage, employees at Dubai HQ enjoyed the main stall attraction of the famous Majlis (an Arabic term meaning "a place of sitting"), one of the cornerstones of Emirati hospitality where families, friends, and neighbours would socially gather, in addition to assortments of UAE-inspired confectioneries and giveaways to add delight to the festivities.

See also: Kanoo Machinery earns Distinguished Supplier 2017 Award from Dubai Municipality

The gathering in Dubai was organised by its Emirati HR Manager for Employee Services (UAE & Oman), Ms. Maryam Al Busaidy, together with the HR team led by Mr. Matt Cooper-Bradfield, Head of HR.

See also: The Kanoo Group celebrates the 44th UAE National Day

See more photos: http://www.kanoogroup.com/nationalday-2017.html

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

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

Dubai, UAE: What could be more important to a company’s long-term well-being than the cultivation of its future leaders? The Kanoo Group addressed this crucial topic by organising the ‘Kanoo Future Leaders: Transition to Management’ forum attended by 60 team leaders and executives across The Kanoo Group in the UAE, which was held on 30^th October until 1^st November 2017 at Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel in Dubai.

The leadership forum spearheaded by the HR Team was conducted with the aim towards creating a leadership and discipline culture through a systematic approach in managing the performance of organisations, teams and individuals, thus providing the road map for sustaining a high-performance culture.

The three-day Transition to Management workshop was divided into three batches, with 20 participating employees each day from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM.

See also: The Kanoo Group launches new fully integrated HR solution

As the Resource Speaker for the entire course, Matt Cooper-Bradfield, Head of HR - UAE & Oman, said, “Achieving sustainable growth requires a commitment from each and every one of us to build a culture that can adapt to ongoing changes in a competitive environment. A high-performance culture requires setting clear expectations, creating a trusting environment, defining employees' roles, and encouraging employees' growth and development.” 

He also underlined the significance of strengthening the company’s core values: Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative and Accountable.

The first half of the course defined the purpose and roles of a Manager, Risk Assessment and Management, and High-Performance Culture and its key elements. The second half detailed the different Leadership Styles using the principles of Kurt Lewin, Eric Berne (Transactional Analysis) and John Adair (Action Centre Leadership), its advantages and disadvantages.

The employees also gained insights about some of the fundamental elements of business success with topics such as Performance Discussions and Team Development by managing organisational & individual performance and development.

Further, the conference served as a platform for the participants to speak up, interrupt, ask and engage, as well as discuss the present team management fears and challenges, and how to continuously raise the bar and increase leadership capability at all levels as an individual, and as a team. 

See more photos of the event: http://kanoogroup.com/transition-management.html

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

The Kanoo Group launches new fully integrated HR solution

UAE: The Kanoo Group recently implemented its new HR management system, MenaITech, in order to better serve its employees, with improved capabilities and modern functionality, including the ability to submit and approve requests on a smartphone application.

MenaITech is the first software company in the Arab region that is specialized in the development and distribution of Human Capital solutions to top public and private companies of various countries operating in the Middle East and North Africa.

MenaITech is designed in Jordan for the Middle East market and is an integrated HR solution that will help The Kanoo Group improve HR functions including payroll processing, leave management, appraisal reports, hiring, career management, and much more.

Maha Kanoo, GM of HR said, “We are delighted to implement the MenaITech system in The Kanoo Group as its supports our digital transformation objectives while also enabling us to provide cutting edge functionality to our employees that they can access from their smartphones anywhere in the world.  Moreover, the system will enable us to do more with less, making our service provision more cost effective and helping HR to remain responsive to changing business needs.”

MenaITech has been implemented as a cloud-based solution, meaning that employees and managers can manage their information and transactions from any web browser around the world.  At the touch or a button, or click of a mouse, employees can review their payslips and other data, submit leave and letter requests, request overtime and so much more.  Line managers can use the smartphone app or web browser to approve requests in a matter of seconds.

See also: The Kanoo Group donates laptops to support learning initiatives for the youth

Users in HR benefit from a modern interface and advanced workflow and reporting capabilities to help them manage their workloads in a more efficient way than ever before.  MenaITech also adds new capabilities, including an online appraisal system, recruiting and onboarding management, a training management system and online expenses submission.

Matt Cooper-Bradfield, Head of HR - UAE & Oman, said “The MenaITech HR system is a key step in the transformation of HR support in The Kanoo Group.  Working as a strategic partner to all of our businesses requires access to advanced technology solutions so that we can automate the routine, manage only the exceptions, and focus much more of our effort on making a difference for our businesses”

Matt also congratulated and thanked The Kanoo Group’s HR, IT and Finance teams for working so hard to deliver this milestone project.

See also: The Kanoo Group launches new Corporate Video

The Kanoo Group donates laptops to support learning initiatives for the youth

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum addressed the closing ceremony at the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai,
in celebration of the "Educate a Child, Build a Nation" initiative for another year of success. (credit: WAM)

Dubai, UAE: For the second year in a row, The Kanoo Group donated 90 new laptops to support the Information City’s "Educate a Child, Build a Nation" initiative to develop children’s skills in technology that will improve productivity and contribute to the economic growth and performance of Dubai in the future.

Under the patronage of its Chairman and Founder, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, this initiative has achieved success and achievements over the past years and has won the praise of Ministry of Education, Knowledge and Human Development Authority, governmental and semi-governmental institutions, as well as charitable partners and supporters.

Mr. Talal Fawzi Kanoo

A gala ceremony was recently held to celebrate another year of progress at the Atlantis Hotel on 31^st October 2017, attended by Ministry delegates and experts in the field of education and culture, and senior officials and representatives from charities and sponsors, including The Kanoo Group.

On behalf of The Kanoo Group, Mr. Talal Fawzi Kanoo received the Appreciation Award during the ceremony for its contribution and support towards the overall success of the programme.

The "Educate a Child, Build a Nation" initiative highlights the importance of adding awareness and developing the minds of the young to information technology; and puts the cornerstone of the vitality of early childhood learning, believing that education remains the key to developing the future of the nation.

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

The Kanoo Group’s Deputy Chairman receives Spanish Ambassador to the UAE

H.E. Antonio Alvarez Barthe, Spanish Ambassador to UAE [right] meets Deputy Chairman Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo
at The Kanoo Group office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Deputy Chairman of The Kanoo Group, Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo welcomed Spain’s new Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Antonio Alvarez Barthe, on 26th October 2017 at The Kanoo Group office in Abu Dhabi.

H.E. Ambassador Barthe expressed his keenness in exploring and promoting economic, commercial and cultural relationships between the two countries and welcomes any opportunity to work closer with the Kanoo Group.

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

Mr Mohamed Kanoo expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the visit and stressed the strong historic and economic bonds between the UAE and Spain and he wished the new Ambassador every success in his mission to the country.