The Kanoo Group organises blood donation drive

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group launched its 19^th Blood Donation Drive for all its employees, in collaboration with Blood Donation Center, Latifa Hospital. The campaign was held on 19^th April 2018 at its Bur Dubai headquarters.

This comes as a part of The Kanoo Group’s emphasis on the importance of social corporate responsibility, which includes supporting hospitals and blood banks in replenishing their supplies.

Commenting on the campaign, Ms. Maha Kanoo, Head of HR and Marketing said, “At The Kanoo Group, we believe that we have a responsibility towards our local community. One day it could be someone you love who needs a blood transfusion. Donating blood is one of the highest forms of helping people and saving lives.”

“The Kanoo Group is engaged in various initiatives such as this Blood Donation Drive which we organise every year, in partnership with the Ministry of Health. We aim to raise awareness on this cause by encouraging positive practices to benefit the individual and society, whilst also helping promote a healthy lifestyle amongst our staff,” added Mr. Ali Islim, Marketing Manager-UAE & Oman.

The blood donation event lasted for half day with a large number of employees volunteering to donate blood. A total of 56 successful donors contributed remarkably in favour of the success of the campaign, reflecting their willingness to support such causes in light of the company’s continuous efforts to serve the community's goals. 

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

To make blood donation safe and increase the confidence of the employees in voluntary blood donation, many safety measures has been recently implemented by the Ministry of Health. Stringent, meticulous and serious donor screening is necessary to afford protection to blood donors and recipients.

A representative of the hospital said that The Kanoo Group had one of the highest numbers of successful donors from their previous weeks’ visits with other organisations, thus concluding on a very positive note.

See also: Kanoo Machinery scoops major awards at Bobcat’s MEA Dealer Meeting 2018

Ms. Maha Kanoo remarked, “As such, on behalf of The Kanoo Group, I would like to thank each and every employee who donated blood, as well as the staff of Latifa Hospital for helping us host such a fruitful event.” I also commend the Marketing and Property team for their efforts in the culmination of this yearly cause.”

Listed below are the names of donors in the recent Blood Campaign:

PHOTOS: The Kanoo Group Blood Donation Campaign 2018

Donor	Division
1.          Clement Dsouza	Accounts
2.          Natarajan Venkataraman Mahalingam	Accounts
3.          Vinod Palluveetil	Accounts
4.          Ragini Amar Shah	Accounts
5.          Sanjayan Chettipparan Raghavan	BRC
6.          Mohammed Ismail Saleh Alahwal	Communication
7.          Valentino Victorino Reyes	Communication
8.          Chandrashekhar Deepak Diwadkar	Engineering
9.          Hashim Puthanpeedikayil Moitheen	Engineering
10.      Kaushal Bharatbhai Pandya	Engineering
11.      Usman Gani Shaik	Engineering
12.      Anas Bin Rafat Rafatul Islam Usmani	Engineering
13.      Roshan Ramachandran Menon	IT
14.      Vipin Ravindranath	IT
15.      Ajith Kumar Puthusserikunnel * Nair	KANRENT
16.      Mohamed Rasool Bakhsh Khuda Bakhsh Al Bulushi	Legal
17.      Rithu Ravindran Pottiyan	Machinery
18.      Priyanka Saigal Saigal	Machinery
19.      Tina Kishore Motwani	Management
20.      Ali Jawdat Ali Islim	Marketing
21.      Ramesh Varakkoth Kalliatan	Marketing
22.      Mudassir Adeel Mohammad	Property
23.      Kalpesh Babubhai Rathod	Property
24.      Pinaki Raj Regmi	Property
25.      Girisha Siddappa Siddappa	Property
26.      Jaber Abdallah Mohamad Zanda	Public Relation
27.      Sajith Baby	Shipping
28.      Jennalene Baysic Batol	Shipping
29.      Christian Mascarinas Mondragon	Shipping
30.      Muhammad Umair Awan Muhammad Ilyas Awan	Shipping
31.      Vaidyanathan Paramesha	Shipping
32.      Neena Xavier	Shipping
33.      Sreehari Venkitachalam	The Travel Attaché
34.      Erico Amparo Adorino	Transport
35.      Majid Raees Alda	Travel
36.      Mudassar Farooq Farooq I Azam	Travel
37.      Aditi Bhattacharjee	Travel
38.      Ram Chandra Bhattarai	Travel
39.      Ahmar Farooqui	Travel
40.      Jeofson Constancio Fernandes	Travel
41.      Jomin George	Travel
42.      Lijo Gilbert	Travel
43.      Melissa Gonsalves	Travel
44.      Qusai Habib	Travel
45.      Joel John	Travel
46.      Anjleen Neelima Thomas Kachhap	Travel
47.      Abrar Ahmed Khan	Travel
48.      Wasantha Kumara Langappuli	Travel
49.      Joy Sayson De Los Santos	Travel
50.      Muhammad Faraz Alam Khan Muhammad Ayaz	Travel
51.      Telge Chatura Piyamantha Peiris	Travel
52.      Rony Rodrigues	Travel
53.      Bhadur Hussain Syed	Travel
54.      Waqar Ahmed Syed Munir Ui Hassan Zaidi	Travel
55.      Saleem Vayappurath	Travel
56.      Iftikhar Uddin Zahigum Ud Din	Travel

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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Kanoo Machinery scoops major awards at Bobcat’s MEA Dealer Meeting 2018

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery, a member of The Kanoo Group and one of the exclusive dealers of world’s leading brands received four distinguished awards at the recent Bobcat’s MEA Dealer Meeting 2018 held in Oman.

 Representatives of Kanoo Machinery were awarded: ‘After Market Excellence Performance in 2017 – Capture Rate’, ‘After Market Excellence Performance in 2017 – Customer Support’, ‘Best Revenue Improvement’ and ‘Gain of MS in CTL, SSL, TLS, MHEX’.

M.K. Manoj Kumar, Divisional Parts Manager – UAE, Kanoo Machinery, said, “To be recognised as a top performing dealer amongst the very strong Bobcat network requires strong focus and incredible teamwork. I am so proud of the entire team for our commitment to one another and especially to our customers throughout 2017, which culminated in achieving these prestigious awards.”

See also: HAK Industrial Chemicals offers new raw materials at Middle East Coatings Show 2018

“We’re honoured to be one of the best performers in 2017 for the entire Middle East and Africa in terms of machine sales, after sales, parts and service support. We have the best revenue improvement for the Attachments business and a market share growth in all segments – skid loaders, back loaders, telehandlers and mini excavators. These are achievements that came after hard work and team efforts,” added Ahmad Swaid, Brand Manager – Bobcat Construction Equipment UAE, Kanoo Machinery.

Bryan Eaton, Divisional Product Support Manager – UAE, Kanoo Machinery, further said, “Kanoo Machinery is the only dealer that got 3 different awards simultaneously for sales, service and parts. With such a distinction, we will continue to exemplify excellence across the board while also portraying the values expected of a winning organization.”

See also: Kanoo Machinery launches the new range of Bobcat Backhoe Loaders at Open Day

The award is being presented annually to the best-performing dealers for excellence in providing great sales, as well as efficient and reliable after-sales support including product servicing and training on how to optimise the use of the machines.

For over 40 years, Kanoo Machinery has been committed to delivering industry-leading support to customers across the Region, backed by Bobcat’s strong and famous brand, and quality of products.

See also: Kanoo Machinery's Open Day generates enquiries & revenues over AED 1 Million 

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.

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

HAK Industrial Chemicals offers new raw materials at Middle East Coatings Show 2018

Dubai, UAE: H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC, a member of The Kanoo Group showcased its raw materials for paints, coatings, printing inks and construction chemical industries as agents in the Region for world’s leading brands Potters®, Arabian Zinc Oxide Factory®, LKAB®, CABOT®, PERGAN®, and DURA® at the 2018 Middle East Coatings Show held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on March 19-21, 2018.

The Middle East Coatings Show (MECS) is the only dedicated coatings event for raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers for the coatings industry in the Middle East and Gulf Region. Mostly those taking part in the trade show are from the GCC, Middle East, parts of Africa and the sub-continent.

During the exhibition, H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC displayed various special grades of zinc oxide from its principal, Arabian Zinc Oxide Factory which consistently produces high purity, brightness, refractive index as well as fine particle sizes, through the most efficient method.

They also exhibited LKAB Mineral’s range of high-quality mineral solutions with different functionalities used for a variety of coating applications; in addition to the Potters Europe Hollow Spheres in compositions such as Extra-Light & Strong Hollow Glass Microspheres® and Extra-Hard & Fluid-Solid Glass Microspheres, which are functional additives to the paint, coating & ink applications.

Krish Venkatesan, General Manager of H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC said, “This year, we are looking forward to new suppliers in the fields of paints, coatings, and construction chemicals. We have just acquired a new supplier of pigments and we are eager to work with them for new marketing initiatives.”

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

“For our existing Principals, we are always exploring new ways to increase our geographical reach, not just in the UAE and Oman. We are already expanding territorially. Nevertheless, we would like to ensure that we have the right principals for our product portfolio to represent our brand image as a market leader in the region for over 20 years,” he further said.

Likewise featured in the show are specialty chemicals and performance materials from CABOT, wide range of organic peroxides and azo compounds from PERGAN, and cobalt-free driers, odor elimination additives for water and solvent-based, and water-based specialty polymers from DURA, used for diverse industrial applications.

H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC keeps a stock of most of their products in the UAE and supplies them to the majority of their customers in the UAE, Oman, KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Pakistan.

Venkatesan added, “MECS is one of the great platforms to boost our market presence, increase sales & generate leads, and network with the industry’s pioneers, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and key decision makers. We have been actively participating in this event for the last 5 consecutive years and we can see a lot of growth potentials in this sector.”

See also: H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC exhibits at Middle East Coatings Show 2017

About H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC

H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC represents over 15 world's leading Principals such as Potters, Arabian Zinc Oxide Factory, Cabot, Dura, LKAB, Omega Minerals, Pergan, AkzoNobel, Alberdingk Boley, BASF, Borica, Dow, DSM, Dynoadd, Eastman, Elementis, Ixan-Diofan, Lawter, Michelmanin, among others, in the field of paints, coatings, construction chemicals and printing inks in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar.

H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC conforms to ISO 9001:2008 standards and continuously provides exceptional services to its customers in the UAE and other Gulf countries. It has technically qualified employees to ensure that sufficient stock of most products, including cold storage, is maintained in its warehouse at all times.

For more details visit: http://www.hakdubai.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 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

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.

LINKS TO THE STORY:

http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/society/sharing-a-gift-from-uae-with-love-to-children-in-syria-1.2190792

http://www.expatmedia.net/2018/03/18/thousands-share-gift-uae-love-poor/

VIDEOS

https://www.facebook.com/MOHREUAE/videos/1859537407451311/

https://www.facebook.com/expatmedia/videos/2012779595630175/

https://www.facebook.com/expatmedia/videos/2011629985745136/

https://www.facebook.com/expatmedia/videos/2012505048990963/

https://www.facebook.com/MOHREUAE/videos/1856546504417068/

https://www.facebook.com/MOHREUAE/videos/1858060507599001/

SCHOOLS

NAS Dubai: https://www.facebook.com/expatmedia/videos/2012545845653550/

Leaders Private School Sharjah: https://www.facebook.com/expatmedia/videos/2012068089034659/

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

Mishal Kanoo joins top UAE delegation for UAE-Japan business forum

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.

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

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.

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

The program kick-started with a message about ‘The Impact of Abenomics on Japanese Economy and its Issues,’ addressed by Mr. Atsushi Nakajima, Chairman, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI). It was held at Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), a Japanese government-related organization that promotes mutually beneficial trade and investment relations between Japan and other nations.

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.

Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group [right] meets Mr. Yoshiyasu Fujiwara, President of TLV Co. Ltd. In Japan

Kanoo, as part of the UAE delegation visited the Tokyo Port, one of the largest Japanese seaports, and one of the largest seaports in the Pacific Ocean; the Mori Building Company, a Japanese leading property management firm established in 1955; and the FOODEX JAPAN 2018, Asia's leading international food & beverage trade show, and other top Japanese firms.

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.

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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