The Kanoo Group bags nomination for Best Employer Brand at the 2019 LinkedIn awards

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group, one of the largest family-owned conglomerates in the region established in 1890, was shortlisted as a nominee for “Best Employer Brand – 500 to 1000 employees” as one of the top employer brands in the region at the recently held LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards.

The prestigious award is a culmination of efforts of The Kanoo Group’s Marketing Team in adapting to the ever-changing social media and technology landscape when it comes to the field of employer branding and marketing.

LinkedIn, one the world’s biggest professional networking platforms, recognised and awarded The Kanoo Group as one of the sought-after employers across the MENA for its strong brand reputation through effective use of marketing communications in building talent, inclusion and diversity for employee engagement.

Ms. Maha Kanoo, General Manager for Admin, HR & Marketing (UAE & Oman) said, “Employer branding is the main key in attracting and engaging qualified job seekers. The success of this award lies in aligning employer brand with our corporate brand and business core values.”

Mr. Ali Islim, Marketing Manager (UAE & Oman) added, “While we manage the branding and marketing efforts across our social platforms, our strong employee experience on LinkedIn is mainly because of the support of the Management, as well as employees and followers who continue to engage (share, like and comment) on our page. We would like to thank you all for making this award possible.”

“I would like to commend my team for excellent work, Ramesh Varakkoth for the creative and designs, and Michelle Verzola for content and social media management, as well as Sundar Liwang for overall marketing assistance efforts.”

According to LinkedIn, the Best Employer Brand is powered by insights and driven by data, such as based on the number of followers and member engagement, as well as the frequency of posts on the LinkedIn page.

The Kanoo Group also won the “Best Talent Acquisition Team – Other MENA Countries” for two consecutive years at the LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards led by HR Talent Acquisition Team.

Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman (UAE & Oman) and Mr. Fahad Kanoo, CEO (UAE & Oman) also expressed their warmest congratulations to the whole teams (Marketing & HR) for their achievement and well-deserved success.

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Kanoo Shipping South Africa handles first of this year’s flights to Antarctica

Kanoo Shipping is handling the first of this year's flights, the ‘Dassault Falcon 7X’, supporting various Antarctic Research bases. The operation is based in Cape Town which is the preferred gateway for the DROMLAN community. The season runs from November 2019 to February 2020.

Kanoo Shipping ̶ South Africa which assists a number national bases in Antarctica have commenced their Antarctic season and provides a range of services to support these bases, including logistics support for 10-12 flights & ship agency services for the general cargo vessel that sails to the ice shelf each year. 

The said gateway, the DROMLAN (Dronning Maud Land Air Network Project), is a coordinated project between 11 countries with bases in Queen Maud Land (Norwegian: Dronning Maud Land) to create a coordinated logistics service to reduce costs. These countries are South Africa, Belgium, Finland, Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Jonathan Bygrave, CEO, Kanoo Shipping said, “It is not often that a humble ship agent can claim to be the first on a continent ̶ although we were in our region, we have been around since 1890... But Kanoo Shipping has put in a claim following the handling of the first of this year's flights (Dassault Falcon 7X) supporting various Antarctic Research bases.”

“We have developed a great relationship with many of the Polar Research Organisations worldwide to support both their flights/personnel and equipment as well as their vessels through our Kanoo Shipping ̶ South Africa operation based in Cape Town. I would like to commend Jonathan Millar and the Kanoo CT Team for yet another Kanoo first... The world is no longer big enough!” he expressed.

A member of The Kanoo Group, 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 and handles 20,000 ship calls every year through its professional network.

See also: Kanoo Shipping conducts 2019 regional meeting in Dubai

The Kanoo Group celebrates the 49th Oman National Day

Muscat, Oman: The Kanoo Group celebrated the 49^th Oman National Day held on 18^th November 2019 at its head office in Azaiba, Muscat. It was attended by employees from Kanoo Shipping Muscat branch, as well as from the Accounts, HR, and Administration departments.  

On the auspicious occasion, Oman Nationals and Expats alike came together for a banquet meal with a festive spirit, while exchanging pleasantries and National Day greetings to commemorate the country's independence. It was followed by a cake-cutting ceremony led by Mr Janaka Hewage (Shipping Manager), Mr Vijay Shankar (Accounts Manager) and Mr Mustafa Mohamed (HR & Administration Manager).

See also: The Kanoo Group wins LinkedIn MENA Awards for Best Talent Acquisition Team and finalist in Best Employer Brand

The entire office was adorned with miniature flags and tricolour decorations signifying the colours of the Oman flag (red, white and green) to mark the celebration.

The 49^th Oman National Day was the start of a two-day break, as 19^th November was also declared a public holiday to mark the 79^th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

See also: The Kanoo Group celebrates Oman National Day

Muscat, Oman: The Kanoo Group celebrated the 49th Oman National Day held on 18th November 2019 at its head office in Azaiba, Muscat. READ MORE: https://t.co/P1yTIIu7yq#omannationalday #Oman #thekanoogroup #nationalday pic.twitter.com/BAm97Cpxps

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The Kanoo Group wins LinkedIn MENA Awards for Best Talent Acquisition Team and finalist in Best Employer Brand

[left to right: Mr. Mohammad Tariq, Ms. Amna Al Mheiri and Ms. Fatna Jabeur]

The Kanoo Group's Talent Acquisition Team receives the awards for Best Talent Acquisition Team and 
finalist in Best Employer Brand at the LinkedIn MENA Awards 2019

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group, one of the longest-running, family-owned conglomerates in the region won the“Best Talent Acquisition Team – Other MENA Countries” and nominated as a finalist in the “Best Employer Brand – 500 to 1000 employees” at the 2019 LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards.

The 5^th Edition of MENA Talent Awards was held at the Four Seasons Resort in Jumeirah, Dubai on 20^th November 2019 under the theme, “The Future of Talent” with the presence of the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Omar bin Sultan Al Olama.

The award was received on behalf of The Kanoo Group’s HR Talent Acquisition Team led by Ms. Amna Al Mheiri, Group Talent Acquisition Manager together with Mr. Mohammad Tariq, HR Manager (UAE & Oman), and Ms. Fatna Jabeur, Associate Manager Talent Acquisition.

Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman (UAE & Oman) and Ms. Maha Kanoo, GM, HR & Administration (UAE & Oman) congratulated the team behind the success and wished them all the best in their future endeavors.

Mr. Fahad Kanoo, CEO (UAE & Oman) also expressed, “Now I am very confident that we don’t have to engage with any outsource recruitment agencies as our HR Talent Acquisition team is fully capable of handling the recruitment needs of the whole Group globally.”

The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman) is one of the few companies that have been recently nominated as a Finalist for more than one category. For the second consecutive year, it also won the same category for Best Talent Acquisition Team – Other MENA Countries.

Commenting on the most recent achievement, Ms. Amna Al Mheiri said, “We are honored to win such prestigious award and nominations which is a moment of pride for all of us here at The Kanoo Group. I would like to commend the HR Talent Acquisition team for hard and stunning work. This is a testament to our efforts in driving to be the best in what we do.”

  

“Challenge is a way of life as the Team caters to almost 6 -7 diverse streams of business across the regions, but overcoming these challenges by finding the right & positive solutions is what sets us apart from others. Well done team!”

Mr. Mohammad Tariq added, “Almost 98-99% of all our vacancies are now being sourced internally by the team without engaging with any external agencies and this cost-effective solution is setting a precedent for the future.”

The MENA Talent Awards is a celebration of the success of leading companies in the Middle East and North Africa in the talent and employer branding space. This year’s event was attended by over 1,000 prestigious, private and public companies from various sectors.

LinkedIn is the world’s largest and most popular professional networking site. The MENA Talent Awards recognizes different ways in which businesses generate competitive advantage by leveraging the LinkedIn platform.

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

It said that the criteria for the judging approach are powered by insights and driven by data. The LinkedIn Insights teams analyze relevant LinkedIn metrics to identify the organizations creating the most impactful and engaging employer brands, which build powerful learning cultures to future-proof their strategy, and which access the skills they need through top-performing talent acquisition teams and social recruiters.

The entire Talent Acquisition Team posed with Mr. Fahad Kanoo, CEO - UAE & Oman (3rd left) at The Kanoo Group Headquarters in Dubai for winning top accolades at the recent  LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards

Kanoo Shipping conducts 2019 regional meeting in Dubai

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Shipping conducted its Annual Regional Meeting to review performances and challenges in 2019 and to discuss new strategic objectives and goals for the next year.

Kanoo Shipping executives from across the Middle East/Africa including UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain attended the meeting held at the Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina, on 6^th-7^th November 2019.

The first day of the conference discussed the theme, “Strategy 2020-2022” which was targeted for members of the management. The agenda included Strategy Key Driver 2020 -2022, Regional Hub Vision, Sales Incentive Plan, and Technology Innovation and ‘Breaking the Curve’.

In attendance were Jonathan Bygrave, CEO; Nikolai Norman, CCO (Regional Commercial); Steve Blackney, COO (Regional Operations); Andre De Kock, Vice President – Finance; John Drinkwater, Vice President (UAE & Oman); Essa Al Dossary, Regional Manager (KSA Eastern Province); Mohammad Sadiq Khan, Offshore Manager (Bahrain & KSA); Captain Amresh Jha, Development & Country Manager (India); Jonathan Millar, General Manager (South Africa); and Supreeya Doran, Regional Commercial Executive.

Nikolai Norman, CCO (Regional Commercial) speaks at the
Kanoo Shipping Regional Meeting 2019

Jonathan Bygrave said, “One of the goals of this yearly meeting is to make sure that everyone is on the same direction as we move into our next stage of development and reach a consensus on several important projects, issues and roles going forward.”

“We definitely have some challenges ahead and changes afoot, as well as potential further expansion among others, so it’s important that we all push the same way as we look forward for a brighter tomorrow,” he urged.

See also: Kanoo Shipping wins Outstanding Agent Award from NileDutch

The second day of the meeting was joined by Shipping Managers across the region including Sadiq Khan, Offshore Manager (Bahrain & KSA); Captain Amresh Jha, Development & Country Manager (India); Jonathan Millar, General Manager (South Africa); Mahasara Iddawela, Regional Customer Service Manager; Angelo Marcantonio, Regional Commercial Manager (ME/Africa), Roger Maniago, Regional Operations – Africa Hub; and Janaka Hewage, Shipping Manager (Oman), Foaad Al Johani, Branch Manager (Yanbu); and Mohamed Qurban, Shipping Manager (Bahrain).

Captain Pramod Arora, Shipping Manager (UAE – EC- Fujairah); Aloka Mandis, Shipping Manager (Abu Dhabi); Shihab Gulabdin, Service Manager (UAE); Muhammad Farooq, Operations Manager (UAE – NE);  Murli Krishna, Assistance Tanker Manager; Mariano Aledron, Assistant Quality Manager (UAE & Oman); and Gayan Lanka Weerakkody, Shipping Executive were delegates from the UAE.

The topics discussed were Strategy objectives and goals, Financials & financial forecasts, Cost saving initiatives, IT Technology Development (KPI) Project Update, Sales strategy & Customer category trends and forecasts, Kanoo India and South Africa up and Operations & Quality improvements.

The recent Kanoo Shipping Regional Meeting was hailed a resounding success with the commitment of participants in addressing key effective solutions towards sustainable development. This is also evident through their consistently excellent performance in the past decades.

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

For the second year in a row, Kanoo Shipping has won the Ship Agent of the Year (2018 & 2019) at the Seatrade Maritime Awards, the leading Maritime Award program for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa. The prestigious title is awarded to the best from amongst industry players across the region for extraordinary contributions to the development of the regional maritime sector.

See also: LATEST UPDATE: Kanoo Industrial & Energy at ADIPEC 2019

LATEST UPDATE: Kanoo Industrial & Energy at ADIPEC 2019

Kanoo Industrial & Energy exhibits at ADIPEC 2019 in ADNEC under Hall No. 12, Stand No. 12330 from 11-14 November 2019

LATEST UPDATE: Kanoo Industrial & Energy exhibits at ADIPEC 2019 in ADNEC under Hall No. 12, Stand No. 12330 from 11-14 November 2019 with the latest oil & gas solutions from world's leading principals Clarke Valve, TLV, Woodfield, McCrometer, Flouroseal Group, OPRA Turbines, KENSA and Globus EMEA.

For more details, visit our website www.kanoo.com

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Deputy Chairman Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo meets Sinopec and ADNOC Refining teams

Abu Dhabi, UAE: A high-level delegation from China’s Sinopec Catalyst Co Ltd (SSC) met with The Kanoo Group’s Deputy Chairman Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo and Kanoo Energy (Oil & Gas Division) leaders together with the ADNOC Refining teams in Abu Dhabi to discuss potential business opportunities.

 

Mr. Mohamed Kanoo (left) welcomed Mr. Chen Zunjiang from Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. (SCC) to The Kanoo Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Razauddin Shaikh, Operations Manager; Sreenivas Aluru, Regional Operations Manager (UAE & Oman); and Mohammad Azharuddin, Sales Engineer (Chemical, Oil and Gas – OFSS) from Kanoo Energy (Oil & Gas Division), as well as ADNOC Refining’s team led by Ahmed Al Hameli, Vice President (Procurement) participated in the meeting.

ADNOC Refining (AR) is previously known as The Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER) and is the operational entity of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). AR is a valued client of The Kanoo Group.

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

The Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. (SCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, being led by Zhao Ping, Department Manager (Chemicals Department) and Chen Zunjiang, Executive Director came to the UAE to promote their various refinery processes, provision of technical support and global references.

See also: The Kanoo Group and CIRCOR conduct Pump Technology Seminar in the UAE

During the meeting, SSC gave a detailed presentation to the team on the kind of catalysts they manufacture. SCC is one of the world's leading oil refining & chemical catalyst manufacturers, suppliers and service providers. It produces six kinds of catalysts including oil refining, polyolefin, basic organic raw materials, coal chemical industry, environment protection, and others. The productive meeting was well received by the participants.

“We have been working with SCC for more than a year now and they are very much impressed with the services and support that we provide to them till date. We look forward to establishing a long-term strategic and collaborative partnership with SSC to serve our client, ADNOC Refining, and other petrochemical companies in the UAE”, said Razauddin Shaikh.

“While meeting the needs of the domestic market, SCC has been exploring and developing the international markets including Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa, and so on,” he added.

By implementing innovation-driven development strategy, SCC constantly improves the preparation of the engineering technology R&D capabilities and technical service capabilities to be a world-class international high-tech catalyst company with many characteristics in areas such as Sci-tech, production service and advanced green manufacturing.

See also: LATEST UPDATES: KANOO ENERGY AT WETEX 2019

During the visit, Mr. Mohamed Kanoo welcomed Mr. Chen and team to the UAE and The Kanoo Group and spoke about the history of the Kanoo family and business across the region. He also extended his support to SCC and wished them success in their business objectives in the UAE.

Deputy Chairman Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo (1st right) meets Sinopec and ADNOC Refining teams in Abu Dhabi

The Kanoo Group’s Maryam Al Haddad gets retirement after 21 years of service

Dubai, UAE: For some people, the key to successful retirement means living out their golden years by accepting changes and finding meaningful activities to start fresh with a new beginning. That holds true for Ms. Maryam Al Haddad, after bidding goodbye to The Kanoo Group, her second home for the last 21 years.

Maryam Al Haddad honoured during a retirement tribute held The Kanoo Group Headquarters in Dubai 

In the Farewell event organised by Ms. Maryam Al Busaidy, HR Manager (Employee Services & Emiratisation ─ UAE & Oman), Ms. Maha Kanoo, General Manager – UAE & Oman (HR & Marketing) graced the occasion including Maryam al Haddad’s colleagues & friends who gathered to express their retirement wishes held on 7th November 2019 at The Kanoo Group Headquarters in Dubai.

Ms. Maha Kanoo said, “Maryam has been with us for decades and has successfully pioneered to be the first female UAE national retiree at The Kanoo Group. I am grateful for her commitment to having served the best long-term interests of the company. With such an employee, The Kanoo Group continues to stand firm through the test of time.”

“She always comes by to say, ‘Hi’ and asks, ‘how are you doing?’ She is the type of person who doesn’t whine and come to you with the problem. She is that person who works ‘through’ her problem - which demonstrates her strength and positivity,” she recalled.

“I am so proud to be a part of a reputable and legendary company which has been established since 1890 – one of the largest and longest-running family business across the Middle East and beyond,” Maryam Al Haddad expressed.

She laments that it’s difficult to bear the thought of leaving friends and the entire community behind, most especially the Kanoo family she considers not just as employers but as a real family. Nevertheless, she also contemplated that retirement is also an adventure and can be a perfect time to redirect herself on doing things she once loved (but lacked the time to do so) ─hobbies like fishing and travelling, and focusing on health and wellness, and spending more time with her loved ones.

“It saddens us to see you go. But you have a great and vibrant life ahead of you. We congratulate you on your retirement and wish you the best of luck in the future,” Ms. Maryam Al Busaidy, HR Manager - Employee Services & Emiratisation (UAE & Oman) said.

See also: Kanoo Travel named best corporate travel company in the Middle East

Mr. Mohammad Tariq, HR Manager – UAE & Oman added, “Maryam is always lively and full of energy. She inspires a lot of people around, that’s why it’s hard to find someone to ‘fit into the big shoes’ of her.”

Ms Al Haddad summarised, “For some reason, our society is very obsessed in pointing out the negative aspects of ageing. Yes, it is not always easy, but our attitude toward life matters a lot. With a positive perspective, we grow old with astounding grace, then confidently retire with a peace of mind all after.”

See also: The Kanoo Group honours Accounts Employees at farewell party

“Always remember that we are a group of select survivors – we have overcome the struggles and storms of life and workplace trials. We age with wisdom, resilience and mature understanding. These values are our priceless reward and accomplishment.”

Maryam Al Haddad has been a staff of Kanoo Shipping for over 2 decades and has served her duties well especially the local clientele. She has been a great role model and inspiration for the younger generation for her positive outlook, work ethic and commitment. The Kanoo Group wishes her all the best.

See also: The Kanoo Group bids farewell to outgoing Chief Financial Officer P.S. Ganapathi

Kanoo Travel named best corporate travel company in the Middle East

Kanoo Travel, a member of The Kanoo Group, has been named the best Corporate Travel Company and the best Corporate Incentives Tour Operator in the Middle East at the Arabian Travel Awards 2019. The management of Kanoo Travel received the two awards during a special ceremony held in the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.

Zaeem Gama, CEO of Kanoo Travel [2^nd left] and Aubrey Heldt, General Manager – Kanoo Travel (UAE & Oman) [5^th left] receives the Best Corporate Travel Company Award, at the Arabian Travel Awards 2019, held in Dubai, UAE.

“We are so proud of this spectacular achievement that came while we are also busy exploring more advanced technologies and designing better services to make the travel journey of our clients more enjoyable and more comfortable.” Zaeem Gama, CEO of Kanoo Travel said. “Hats off to the hardworking teams of Kanoo Travel who showed the highest level of dedication towards serving our corporate clients.”

The Arabian Travel Awards is a platform that evaluates the performance of the Travel and Hospitality companies in the Middle East through an advanced voting system and then releases its verdict in an extravagant annual ceremony held in Dubai. It runs and governs a comprehensive programme across a range of awards developed to recognise the industry's most vital sectors and product offerings.

“Winning the best Corporate Travel Company and the best Corporate Incentives Tour Operator in the Middle East is a success that was achieved by careful planning and flawless execution,” Zaeem Gama, added. “The two awards are a testament to the consistency in Kanoo Travel’s performance and hard work”.

Kanoo Travel is the largest family run travel management company in the MENA region. Specializing in corporate, marine, leisure travel, airline representation and Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events (MICE). It offers a wide range of compliance-driven, cost-effective travel management services and solutions. Kanoo Travel operates a network of more than 70 IATA locations and has offices in the Arabian Gulf Region, Egypt, and London.

Source: YBA Kanoo

LATEST UPDATES: KANOO ENERGY AT WETEX 2019

Kanoo Energy is exhibiting at Stand DN 16, Shaikh Saeed Hall 1, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center for WETEX 2019. 

Come and see our products and services for power and industrial projects, in collaboration with our Principals: Ecodyne (Heat Exchangers), Pathway (Diverter Dampers) and Safetech (Expansion Joint Specialist).

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Kanoo Shipping wins the Ship Agent Award for two consecutive years

Kanoo Shipping wins Ship Agent Award 2019 at the Seatrade Maritime Awards held in Dubai, UAE
Photo Credit: Seatrade Maritime Awards

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Shipping won the Ship Agent of the year for the second year in a row, at the recent Seatrade Maritime Awards, the leading Maritime Award program for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa. The event was held on 22nd September 2019 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE.

The 2019 Seatrade Maritime Awards revealed Kanoo Shipping amongst the twenty-two winners from various categories before the crowd of powerful industry players. The winners were awarded for their extraordinary contribution to the development of the regional maritime sector. They were meticulously selected through a panel of judges consisting of CEOs from top maritime organisations and some of the region’s most influential personalities.

See also: Health Fair held at The Kanoo Group HQ in Dubai

The ‘Ship Agent of the Year’ Award was accepted by Kanoo Shipping Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Bygrave, with attendance from executives of Kanoo Shipping including Kanoo Shipping Chief Commercial Officer Nikolai Norman, as well as members of the management team.

Jonathan Bygrave remarked, “We are honoured to be chosen as the best Ship Agent in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa for two consecutive years. This means that our efforts to provide the best value to our customers and to constantly improve have paved a way towards this success.”

 “I would like to congratulate Kanoo Shipping for another outstanding performance this year and for raising industry standards always in demonstrating their commitment to excellence,” said Fahad Kanoo, CEO of The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman) and President of Shipping and Logistics, YBA

Kanoo.

The Seatrade Maritime Awards is the largest networking event for the region's maritime industry leaders and influencers. It is a celebration of quality and industry-leading credibility, which brings forward companies that are keen to share their accomplishments and successes throughout the year. 

Kanoo Shipping, a member of The Kanoo Group, 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.

See also: Kanoo Shipping shortlisted for the Seatrade Maritime Awards 2019

Furthermore, Kanoo Shipping handles over 20,000 ship calls every year through its professional network which covers all ports in the Suez to Sri Lanka range and East/South Africa and recently has launched operations in India. The new agency office in Mumbai, Kanoo Shipping India, will allow Kanoo Shipping to have complete port coverage in India.

In addition to its fully-owned offices and joint ventures in the Arabian Peninsula, the company's regional network operates through well-established partnerships in Egypt, Jordon, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Mauritius.

Health Fair held at The Kanoo Group HQ in Dubai

Dubai, UAE: Employees across The Kanoo Group Bur Dubai Head Office participated in the recent Health Fair programme held at its premises on 2nd October 2019 organised by HR Department, in collaboration with AXA Gulf, Prime Medical Center and Al Mariya Polyclinic.

Members of The Kanoo Group including staff and management were all encouraged to sign up for the screenings to make sure their health gets the attention it deserves.

Ms. Maha Kanoo, Head of Marketing & HR who fully supported this HR initiative said, “When you’re healthy, you’re happy, productive and fulfilled. As a thoughtful employer, we have brought these screening services right to our employee’s workplace.”

Mr. Mohammad Tariq, HR Manager UAE & Oman, further said, “We are happy to see a good turnout of health conscious staff today and hope to see similar response to future events”.

See also: Kanoo Shipping shortlisted for the Seatrade Maritime Awards 2019

The screenings conducted at The Kanoo Group Health Fair were: BMI, Random Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, GP Consultation, Body Composition Analysis, Dental, Onsite Activation of 360 Doctor, as well as Onsite Enrolment to Shield 4 Diabetes.

“Through these screenings, we can identify the risk of health problems before they have a chance to get serious. We benefit from advice on a healthy diet, stress management and more. For staff who are suffering from Diabetes, it was an excellent opportunity to enroll themselves for “Shield 4 Diabetes,” one participant commented.

Another employee added, “One of the most interesting features of the event was the “360 Doctor”, an app based 24 x 7 online facility for Doctor’s consultation and free doorstep delivery of medicines. These details and more were provided during the Health Fair by the AXA team.”

See also: International Day of Happiness celebrated at The Kanoo Group’s Dubai headquarters

Complimentary Cholesterol Screening Vouchers were also given to all participants during the event which can be redeemed at any of the Prime Medical Centers.

“These check-ups were scheduled on separate dates and locations to accommodate other staff in other premises of The Kanoo Group. We shall be announcing a separate date for our staff based in Abu Dhabi. However, they are free to come and visit any of our next schedules if they wish so,” Tariq informed.

The next screenings will be on 16th October 2019 at Al Quoz Machinery Office in Dubai, and on 20th November 2019 at the Kanoo Travel Karama Office.

See also: The Kanoo Group achieves MOHRE award for Emiratisation efforts

Kanoo Shipping shortlisted for the Seatrade Maritime Awards 2019

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Shipping is nominated as one of the finalists for the 2019 Seatrade Maritime Awards. The leading Maritime Award program for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa will be held on 22^nd September 2019 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE, where the final winners will be announced.

Kanoo Shipping has been shortlisted for the ‘Ship Agent Award’ under the Industry Awards Finalists. Entries from over 120 entries covering 20 countries were meticulously selected through a panel of judges consisting of CEOs from top maritime organisations and some of the region’s most influential personalities.

See also: Kanoo Machinery uncovers new solutions at annual Maintenance meeting

The Seatrade Maritime Awards is the largest networking event for the region's maritime industry leaders and influencers. It is a celebration of quality and industry-leading credibility, which brings forward companies that are keen to share their accomplishments and successes throughout the year.

See also: Kanoo Shipping wins Dubai Trade's 11th E-Services Excellence Award

In 2018, Kanoo Shipping won the coveted ‘Ship Agent of the Year’ with the award accepted by Kanoo Shipping EGM Jonathan Bygrave, including the company’s head of commercial Nikolai Norman. Last year’s event was held at the Atlantis the Palm, in Dubai, UAE, and attended by members of the management team.

Kanoo Shipping won the 'Ship Agent of the Year' at Seatrade Maritime Awards 2018

Kanoo Shipping, a member of The Kanoo Group, 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 20,000 ship calls every year through its professional network which covers all ports in the Suez to Sri Lanka range and East/South Africa and recently has launched operations in India. The new agency office in Mumbai, Kanoo Shipping India, will allow Kanoo Shipping to have complete port coverage in India.

In addition to its fully-owned offices and joint ventures in the Arabian Peninsula, the company's regional network operates through well-established partnerships in Egypt, Jordon, Lebanon, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Mauritius.

Kanoo Shipping is the first Arab shipping agency in the region in 1911 and one of the founders of S5 Agency World Ltd.

See also: Kanoo Shipping wins Outstanding Agent Award from NileDutch