Maritime leaders gather at Kanoo Shipping’s Annual Regional Meeting

Dubai, UAE: Bringing together prominent maritime leaders from its Middle East/Africa network, Kanoo Shipping once again successfully concluded its Annual Regional Meeting with this year’s theme, “Onwards and Upwards.” The meeting was held on 2^nd – 3^rd October 2018, onboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 in Dubai.

Executives from Kanoo Shipping including Jonathan Bygrave, EGM-Kanoo Shipping, and Nikolai Norman, Head of Commercial Kanoo Shipping, as well as members of The Management Team welcomed the regional participants with the presence of Fahad Kanoo, Acting CEO, The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman) and Ali Abdullah Kanoo, Member of the Board, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo.

Kanoo Shipping Management together with representatives from key shipowner and commodity trading customers held a lively Q&A panel session aimed at gathering a better understanding of customer requirements, expectations and issues aimed at enhancing their mutual relationship as well as taking the opportunity to discuss emerging opportunities and challenges currently faced by the regional maritime sector.

See also: Kanoo Shipping handles the world’s largest container ship on maiden call to Jebel Ali Port

Generally, the two-day meeting focused on enhancing customer value through efficiency and Industry IT leadership whilst underlining Kanoo Shipping’s core fundamentals of compliance, transparency and sustainable excellence.

Kanoo Shipping, a member of The Kanoo Group, is the first Arab shipping agency in the region in 1911 and one of the founders of S5 Agency World Ltd. At present, Kanoo Shipping is the largest regional shipping agency in the Middle East which operates in 20 countries and all principal ports and offshore tanker loading terminals around the Arabian Peninsula, including Iraq.

Furthermore, Kanoo Shipping handles over 15,000 ship calls every year through its professional network which covers all ports in the Suez to Sri Lanka range and East/South Africa.

See also: The Kanoo Group wins LinkedIn's 2018 Best Talent Acquisition Team in MENA

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, 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 

For media enquiries, send an email to:

Michelle Laylo Verzola 

PR Executive

The Kanoo Group

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The Kanoo Group wins LinkedIn's 2018 Best Talent Acquisition Team in MENA

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group, one of the largest family-owned conglomerates in the Middle East, has won 'The Best Talent Acquisition Team' Award for 'Other MENA Countries' category at the recent LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards held at the Palazzo Versace Dubai on 4th October 2018.

The MENA Talent Awards was held with the support of Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Development, and Dr Hayat Sindi, one of the world’s leading biotechnologists and Senior Advisor to the Islamic Development Bank’s President for Science, Technology and Innovation.

Held for the fourth consecutive year, the event recognises some of the biggest companies in the Middle East that have made a mark in the recruitment and employer branding space who have used LinkedIn solutions to make a significant impact within their organisations.

The Kanoo Group’s Talent Acquisition team won the Award for their efficient use of the LinkedIn Recruiter platform in promoting The Kanoo Group as an ‘employer of choice’ for talent across the MENA region and in engaging with both active and passive candidates for key roles in the company. 

Left to right: Malek Osseiran, Head of Gulf (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar), LinkedIn; Matt Cooper-Bradfield, Head of HR-UAE & Oman, The Kanoo Group; Fatna Jabeur, Sr. Talent Acquisition Officer, The Kanoo Group; Wael Kamal, Key Accounts Director, MENA Growth Market-Talent Solutions, LinkedIn

Maha Kanoo, HR Director said, “We are proud of our Talent Acqusition Team for earning such a special award. Our collaboration with Linkedin has helped us to attract talent, including UAE Nationals which is an important aspect in supporting the UAE Government’s Emiratization programme.”

“Our Talent Acquisition Team working together with our Marketing Team, which has driven traffic to our  LinkedIn coporate page, has significantly enhanced our brand presence on LinkedIn, where we have quadrupled our followers and achieved tremedous levels of engagement with customers, employees, candidates and potential future hires,” she further said.

Speaking about the recent award, Amna Al Mheiri, HR Manager – Talent Management said, “I am delighted that our team has been recognised by LinkedIn for their work. We hope that this award will contribute to our brand strength and reputation and will positively impact our employee retention and engagement. It is also a great encouragement to continue pursuing excellence in our recruitment policies.”

Fatna Jabeur, Sr. Talent Acquisition Officer explained, “We use the LinkedIn data insights to analyse the region’s recruitment trends as well as to choose the right candidates from a vast LinkedIn talent pool which brings our company a competitive advantage.”

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, 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 

For media enquiries, send an email to:

Michelle Laylo Verzola 

PR Executive

The Kanoo Group

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The Kanoo Group achieves MOHRE award for Emiratisation efforts

Dubai, UAE: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has awarded The Kanoo Group with Tawteen Partners Club Membership - Gold (Dubai) and Silver (Abu Dhabi) after having been qualified according to membership requirements and criteria, in line with the government’s Emiratisation programme.

Under the support of His Excellency Nasser bin Thani Juma Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Tawteen Partners Club is a MORHE initiative with an objective of contributing to implementing the policies that drive Emirati job seekers to join the private sectors.

It also offers special privileges, incentives and services to qualified private sector establishments according to their classification in the Club.

Ms. Maha Kanoo, General Manager, HR & Marketing – UAE & Oman, The Kanoo Group received the prestigious award which was presented by Ms. Farida Abdullah Al Ali, Assistant Undersecretary for National Human Resources Recruitment at The Kanoo Group’s Head Office in Dubai.

“We are honoured to be one of the strategic partners of the Government in enhancing the UAE workforce participation in the private sectors,” said Ms. Maha Kanoo.

See also: The Kanoo Group Sponsors Intellectual Property Crime Conference for the third time

Ms Maryam Al Busaidy, HR Manager, Employee Services and Emiratisation – UAE & Oman together with Mr. Ahmed Mohammad Alipoor, HR Manager, Public Relations – UAE who spearheaded the programme and also part of The Kanoo Group’s local workforces, joined the awarding ceremony.

Ms. Farida Abdullah Al Ali also met with The Kanoo Group’s local employees and exchanged dialogue with them about the importance of Emiratisation which is a priority for the UAE Government and a national responsibility for all, which is one of the driving forces of the UAE's economic development.

After determining each level of Emiratisation priority, the MOHRE sets out a specific ratio of Emirati nationals who should be working in a company.

Based on the ratio and depending on the total number of points, the MOHRE then classifies the company as Silver, Gold or Platinum.

Tawteen Partners Club privileges include access to VIP services (faster, with lower Government fees), membership upgrade, etc. The membership is free and valid for 1 year from the date of joining. It is renewed automatically, provided that all membership conditions are maintained.

See also: The Kanoo Group honoured by MOHRE for supporting Emiratisation policy

The responsibilities and roles of the club members include engaging with other members through regular meetings and open discussions aimed at sharing best practices and helping all parties be responsible partners in realising the Government’s plans and aspirations towards forming a competitive knowledge-based economy led by local talents.

"Congratulations to The Kanoo Group - Dubai (Gold Member) and to

The Kanoo Group - Abu Dhabi (Silver Member)"

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, 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 

For media enquiries, send an email to:

Michelle Laylo Verzola 

PR Executive

The Kanoo Group

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The Kanoo Group Sponsors Intellectual Property Crime Conference for the third time

Dubai, UAE: To reinforce the global efforts in fighting the crime wave of illicit trade, The Kanoo Group, for the third time, co-sponsored the latest edition of International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, on 25 to 26 September 2018. 

The intellectual property (IP) event was co-hosted by INTERPOL and Dubai Police in partnership with the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior, UL (Underwriters Laboratories), the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC) and the Emirates IP Association (EIPA).

Mr. Fahad Kanoo, Acting CEO, The Kanoo Group-UAE & Oman said, “The annual conference provides us with a vital and unique platform that brings together law enforcement officials, security and industry experts to strengthen our international cooperation against IP crimes in the region and beyond.”

“We continue to do our part in supporting causes and actions that tackle these global threats and bring awareness among different sectors of our community,” he added.

See also: The Kanoo Group launches new luxury compound villas in Jumeirah

While the Conference was originally intended specifically for law enforcement personnel, it has transformed into a great educational and networking tool for the public, as well as private sector organisations such as The Kanoo Group.

On behalf of The Kanoo Group, Mr. Ali Islim, Marketing Manager of The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman), together with Management delegate attended the event and received the Appreciation Award from Major General Dr Abdel Qudous Abdelrazaq Al Obaidli, Assistant Commandant General for Excellence and Pioneering, Dubai Police.

The 12th International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference addressed the key IP issues related to artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, organised crime, money laundering, and free trade zones. It was aimed to shape effective enforcement strategies through a review of operational case studies, best practices and industry perspectives through a series of plenary and panel sessions as well as workshops allocated for one-on-one networking sessions.

With the global trade of fake goods, worth approximately half a trillion US dollars a year, IP crime touches all industry sectors, affecting the global economy and endangering public health.

According to INTERPOL, between March and May this year, it has coordinated regional operations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America to shut down factories and supply chains connected to counterfeit goods, and to identify illicit trade routes, and dismantle organised crime networks.

Protecting IP embodies the Expo 2020 Dubai theme, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, in line with the UAE leaders’ vision for a sustainable economy.

As one of the pioneering conglomerates in the region established in 1890, The Kanoo Group understands the importance of IP protection and the enormous damages that illicit trade/counterfeiting and piracy do to our global economy, by which no industry sector is exempt.

See also: The Kanoo Group backs Regional Conference on Intellectual Property

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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, 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 

For media enquiries, send an email to:

Michelle Laylo Verzola 

PR Executive

The Kanoo Group

The Kanoo Group launches new luxury compound villas in Jumeirah

Dubai, UAE: Following the successful launch of Al Safeena Villas, its first villa compound project, The Kanoo Group has again demonstrated a remarkable role in the forefront of Dubai’s ever-growing property needs at the city’s prime location by recently launching its second and third compound project, the new Haya and Alyazzi Villas in Jumeirah.

Designed by AD&D and constructed by Al Ghurair Contracting, the new rental villas offer open-plan layout, with 3 bedrooms from 4,036 sq. ft. to 4,112 sq. ft. and 4 bedrooms from 4,760 sq. ft. to 5,014 sq. ft., plus maid’s room, featuring modern and contemporary elements that give each home a sleek look, focused around luxury, modern family living.

The latest addition to The Kanoo Group’s property portfolio consists of 5 and 8 stand-alone villas in Compound 2 – Haya Villas, and Compound 3 – Alyazzi Villas respectively.

Situated just off Beach Road in Al Safeena, Haya & Alyazzi Villas is in close proximity to Dubai’s landmark areas such as 3 minutes to Sunset Mall, 6 minutes to Jumeirah Beach, 8 minutes to Dubai Canal, 12 minutes to Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa, and 18 minutes to Dubai Marina, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city which provides a peaceful environment for residents and visitors. 

Residents living in Haya & Alyazzi Villas will enjoy the benefits of their private landscaped gardens, but will also have the convenience of socializing in a close-knit neighbourhood. It seamlessly combines the concepts of privacy and community.

Girish Siddappa, Senior Property Manager, The Kanoo Group – UAE & Oman, said, “Kanoo Property constantly monitors and analyses the rapidly evolving market dynamics. We have an expert team who handles diverse property solutions to meet all our consumer needs.”

See also: The Kanoo Group announces completion of villa project

“These additions to our world-class projects provide the complete living environment, with large and spacious layouts, high-end finishing and fittings, and sustainable and environmentally-friendly design to enhance our offering for tenants, which are complete and ready for handover,” he added. 

He also expressed his thankfulness to the Kanoo family, Management and Property team for their extended support towards the completion and success of the project. 

Currently, there are 11 out of 13 villas which were already rented out within few months’ time since its official launching. 

See also: Al Safeena Villas by Kanoo wins international property excellence awards

Through the years, Dubai has experienced a thriving economy and steady population. Dubai’s population is recently estimated to be over 3 million, one-third of UAE’s 9.3 million, which currently places extra demand on the real estate sector.

See also: Kanoo Machinery wins Sullair Distributor of the Year for EMEA & CIS Aftermarket

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, 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 

For media enquiries, send an email to:

Michelle Laylo Verzola 

PR Executive

The Kanoo Group

Kanoo Machinery wins Sullair Distributor of the Year for EMEA & CIS Aftermarket

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery, one of the exclusive dealers of Sullair brand for compressors & construction tools in the region, won the Distributor of the Year 2017 for EMEA & CIS Aftermarket at the recent Dealer Meeting held at Sullair Headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana.  

From left to right: Niklas Brönn, Regional General Manager, Kanoo Machinery; Georgio Merhi, Regional Sales Manager, Sullair, LLC; M.K. Manoj Kumar, Divisional Parts Manager – UAE, Kanoo Machinery; Ahmad Swaid, Brand Manager – Bobcat Construction Equipment UAE, Kanoo Machinery; Mays Abuassi, Senior Sales Engineer, Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery received the prestigious award for the second year in a row which is attributed for its excellent aftermarket growth in the Middle East.

Niklas Brönn, Regional General Manager, Kanoo Machinery said, “Congratulations to our Sullair Brand Specialists and Aftermarket Staff for their commitment and dedication, as well as outstanding team efforts behind this success.”

“As one of the leading materials handling, construction and cleaning and industrial equipment distributors in the Gulf, we ensure that we provide the best sales, service and aftermarket support to our customers across the region through our network of workshops, parts and mobile service facilities that are consistent with the world-class brands that we represent”, he added.

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

M.K. Manoj Kumar, Divisional Parts Manager – UAE, Kanoo Machinery further said, “We strive to work side by side to create new value for our customers which Kanoo Machinery has cultivated for decades. We are proud to be a part of The Kanoo Group which has built a strong reputation for over 125 years.”

Sullair, a Hitachi Group Company, has been on the leading edge of compressed air solutions for more than 50 years. It was founded in Michigan City, Indiana in 1965 and has since expanded to serve customers in every corner of the globe.

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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.

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 

For media inquiries, contact:
Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group