A Guinness World Record: The Kanoo Group brand included in the world’s biggest billboard

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group, a diversified business conglomerate, one of the largest independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf is one of the UAE iconic brands featured in the world’s biggest billboard with 6,000 square meters in size, a Guinness World Record.

The billboard was built by the Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA), in collaboration with Dubai Police under the theme, ‘We think like Zayed’ in connection with the celebration of Sheikh Zayed’s 100th birth anniversary, who dedicated his life to serving the nation and raised it across various fields on both regional and global levels.

Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman, The Kanoo Group - UAE & Oman said, “We are honoured to be a part of the world’s biggest billboard which is a symbol of the great leadership of the ‘late founding father’ and in celebration of his 100th birth anniversary. We are proud to raise this banner of the UAE and its people, with their continued wise governance in making this country a centre of innovation in the region and the world.”

The Kanoo Group, among other reputable institutions from inside and outside the UAE, were featured in the significant billboard in recognition for their support and efforts in contributing towards the progress and development of the people and driving sustainable development in the UAE.

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For years The Kanoo Group has been a key supporter of various government initiatives, including NGOs, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and philanthropic programmes aimed at helping communities and in line with the company’s values that will advance the nation’s goals and vision.

The Kanoo Group for the 3^rd time also co-sponsored the recent International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference which was co-hosted by INTERPOL and Dubai Police, to reinforce the global efforts in fighting the crime wave of illicit trade in the region and to protect and to support the country's trademarks.

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The world’s biggest billboard is situated on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road towards Sharjah and beside Silicon Oasis.

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 

The Kanoo Group celebrates Oman National Day

Muscat, Oman: The Kanoo Group in Oman celebrated the 48th Oman National Day at its Kanoo Shipping head office in Muscat held on 18th November 2018 as a symbol of renewed loyalty and gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and his wise leadership towards a brighter future for the nation and its people.

Employees of The Kanoo Group came together for the festivities. It was an opportunity to show their support for the government with its steadfast commitment towards Oman development, and in ensuring lasting peace and stability in the region.

Visitors and employees extended their warm wishes and congratulatory messages to one another and likewise shared cakes and local sweets; while some employees paraded with national costumes to mark the occasion.

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The office was decorated with celebratory atmosphere on the National Day with flags and adornments emphasizing Oman’s rich history and culture.

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

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 

ADIPEC 2018: Kanoo Industrial & Energy now at Hall 12, Stand 330 and Hall 15, Stand 130!

CUCA Students tour Kanoo Travel for learning opportunities in the Travel sector

Dubai, UAE:  Travel and Tourism students from City University College of Ajman (CUCA) recently visited Kanoo Travel premises in Karama, Dubai to gain insights into their chosen field, and to understand the functions of the industry. It was also an opportunity to those who pursue a career in the Travel sector.

During the visit, Aubrey Heldt, General Manager, Kanoo Travel – UAE & Oman delivered his opening speech and welcomed the 22 Students, as well as Faculty Member, Dr. Tajwar Hussaini, Internal Verifier at CUCA. He further gave a short briefing about Kanoo Travel as a Travel Management Company (TMC) and introduced the new type of evolving business, the Online Travel Agency (OTA).

Salman Bhari, Sales Manager, Kanoo Travel - UAE & Oman conducted a product presentation of Kanoo Travel on all relevant areas of the travel business in order for the students to understand the functioning of the Industry. 

Additionally, Naseer Khan, Regional Travel Manager, Kanoo Travel-UAE & Oman gave them an outline on how the Kanoo Travel as a company handles its day to day operations as a corporate business.

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Bhavin Mithani, Business Partnerships Manager, Kanoo Travel – UAE conducted the office tour to various travel departments and also explained the overall operations of The Kanoo Group. He commented, “It is a great privilege to extend our support to these students at CUCA for such development opportunities, as these are key drivers in the UAE’s economic development.”

Dr. Tajwar Hussaini said, “At CUCA, we believe in fostering a learning environment to our students that will allow them to get career opportunities with organisations that share our values on professionalism and implement the best practices in the industry.”

“I would like to thank Kanoo Travel for the informative office tour. I am sure that it would help the students a lot. It was a wonderful experience to know so much about travel and tourism as a whole,” she concluded.

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About Kanoo Travel

Established in the late 1930s, Kanoo Travel is considered one of the largest travel management companies in the MENA region. With over 1,500 travel specialists across the region, operating a network of 70 IATA locations, specialising in Corporate Travel, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE), Leisure & Holiday Travel, Airline Representation and Marine Travel. It has been consistently recognised for its premium solutions, service excellence, and winning many regional industry awards.

Mishal Kanoo, South Korean envoy hold talks to strengthen ties

Dubai, UAE: Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman) met with the South Korean Ambassador to the UAE H.E. Park Kang-Ho and the commercial attaché Mr. Chae, Kyu Nam to discuss potential business opportunities between South Korea and The Kanoo Group. 

Left to right: Mr. CHAE, Kyu Nam, Commercial Counsellor; H.E. Park Kang-Ho, South Korean Ambassador to the UAE; Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group-UAE & Oman; Mr. Mahmood Mian, Business Development Manager, The Kanoo Group-UAE & Oman

The Kanoo Group, which has built a strong reputation across the region for over 125 years, has diversified industries from shipping, travel, machinery, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged talks on economic cooperation as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.

One of The Kanoo Group divisions, Kanoo Travel, will be promoting Travel and Tourism both inbound to the UAE and outbound to South Korea; and already started to focus on the South Korean market.

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Kanoo Travel boasts a wide market presence, with offices in Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Egypt, and the UK. It also prides itself in solely representing American Express Global Business Travel, one of the largest travel management companies around the world.

Consequently, the commercial attaché presented business service offerings in the UAE and South Korea in areas of cooperation such as energy, travel & tourism, logistics, and entertainment.

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Among other topics, Mr. Mishal Kanoo congratulated H.E. Park Kang-Ho on the successful business tie-up between the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the state-run utility Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO).

The ambassador also extended his support to The Kanoo Group and further invited Mr. Kanoo and his family to visit the popular Jeju Island, the main island of Jeju Province of South Korea, which contains the natural World Heritage Sites, Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tube.

Finally, The Kanoo Group reiterated its support for South Korean companies looking to invest and establish in the region.

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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 

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