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

Dubai, UAE: Members of the management, senior executives, and employees of The Kanoo Group joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day of Happiness on March 20, 2019, with exciting treats and fun activities held at The Kanoo Group’s Dubai headquarters.

Ms. Maha Kanoo, Head of HR and Marketing said, “We are proud to celebrate this special occasion that promotes happiness at The Kanoo Group and across the world. It’s a call to action to inspire people to help make a happier place by intentionally engaging in small acts of kindness to share and spread happiness.”

“At The Kanoo Group, we underscore the importance of happiness and well-being of our employees which are key factors in the success of any business and towards a sustainable future for all.”

Mr. Fahad Kanoo, Acting CEO - The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman) and Mr. Ahmed Fawzi Kanoo, YBA Kanoo Member of the Board of Directors, together with Mr. Jameel Al Sharaf, Head of Corporate Services and Ms. Marwah Al Saad, Group HR Manager, also joined the important gathering.

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The venue at The Kanoo Group’s HR Department was decorated with colourful balloons, with fun activities such as posting happiness thoughts on smiley stickers to be posted on the Smiley Board. Employees as well gathered around in small groups and enjoyed refreshments and finger food from a number of food stalls, dedicated to the occasion.

As the main organizer of the event, Ms. Maryam Al Busaidy, HR Manager - Employee Services & Emiratisation (UAE & Oman) said, “I would like to express my appreciation & gratitude to those who have supported us during the Happiness Day celebration.  It was indeed a successful event which showed our teamwork.”

She added, “As employees, we all can contribute towards a positive and healthy working environment among our teams. Spread happiness, it is contagious!”

The event ended with laughter and smiles on everyone’s faces, with some saying that the Happiness Day ignites an optimistic approach and a ‘happiness’ mission towards life that would bring an impact and change to the world.

See also: Kanoo Travel participates in roadshows in support for ‘Happiness Carnival’ 

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 

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The Kanoo Group hosts the 20th Kanoo Blood Donation Drive

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group, as part of its CSR programmes for the year, hosted the 20^th Kanoo Blood Donation Drive held at its Bur Dubai office on 11^th March 2019. Employees, as well as staff from joint ventures were encouraged to donate blood at the event which was organised by the Marketing Department, in cooperation with the Blood Donation Center - Latifa Hospital.

A total of 62 successful donors out of over 80 volunteers from the group contributed remarkably in favour of the success of the campaign to save lives and to encourage more employees to get involved in the community.

The campaign is also designed to raise awareness about the need for safe blood donations. In line with this drive, the Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA’s) Blood Donation Centre launched the ‘Dami’ blood donation app which allows blood donors to answer donation eligibility questionnaire and read pre-donation educational material through their mobile phones before they give blood.

Ms. Maha Kanoo, Head of HR and Marketing, said, “Coming together and uniting for a common cause can really make a huge impact. Helping people in need especially saving lives is the greatest form of kindness one can offer to a fellow human being.”

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In response to the success of the initiative, Mr. Ali Islim, Marketing Manager (UAE & Oman) remarked, “We are delighted by the good turnout of employees who supported the noble cause which has increased from last year’s number. I hope this would serve as a source of inspiration for others in the future.”

He added, “We thank all blood donors for their commitment and how they have touched lives in immeasurable ways. Remember that one donation can save up to three lives!”

See also: The Kanoo Group organises blood donation drive

The blood donors each received a token of appreciation from The Kanoo Group for their active participation in the recent blood campaign.

                                                                          

Listed below are the names of blood donors in the 20^th Kanoo Blood Donation Drive, in alphabetical order:

1. Abdul Khader Abdul Subhan

2. Abdulkadir Abdulhusen Bandukwala

3. Ahmar Farooqui

4. Ajith Kumar Puthusserikunnel * Nair

5. Anjleen Neelima Thomas Kachhap

6. Arun Kumar Bellan Manigandan

7. Bangari Rajanna

8. Bharat Ishwar Jashnani Ishwar Khanchand

9. Charlie Versoza Rollon

10. Christiano John Dmello

11. Clement Dsouza

12. Elton Pereira

13. Faisal Ali Zahid Ali

14. Gamuchirai Matenda

15. Iftikhar Uddin Zahigum Ud Din

16. Ismail Kather Maideen

17. Jaber Abdallah Mohamad Zanda

18. Jennalene Baysic Batol

19. Joy Sayson De Los Santos

20. Kalpesh Babubhai Rathod

21. Kaushal Bharatbhai Pandya

22. Khalender Mahmood Khan

23. Lijo Gilbert

24. Madhav Ravi

25. Malien Asanka Halangoda

26. Mohamed Rasool Bakhsh Khuda Bakhsh Al Bulushi

27. Mohammad Khaled Mohammad Alsholi

28. Mohammed Ismail Saleh Alahwal

29. Mohd Murshid Mohd Abdel Hafez

30. Mudassir Adeel Mohammad

31. Muhammad Faraz Alam Khan Muhammad Ayaz

32. Nabin Shrestha Babu Lal Shrestha

33. Nandika Roshan Ranchagodage

34. Natarajan Venkataraman Mahalingam

35. Nyasha Hikira Makunere

36. Omran Mehaboob Khan Pathan

37. Prasanth Pozhath Manghat

38. Pratik Mahendra Dawda

39. Qusai Habib

40. Ragini Amar Shah

41. Ram Chandra Bhattarai

42. Ramesh Varakkoth Kalliatan

43. Regyath Thaiparambil Abdul Hameed

44. Ronald Bontipula Morales

45. Rony Rodrigues

46. Sanath Puspa Kumara Hewa Dahanage

47. Sandra Magdalene Thuring

48. Sreeraman Ganapathy Kumaranchettiar

49. Sunil Kumar Nediyirippil Asokan

50. Supreeya Doran

51. Telge Chatura Piyamantha Peiris

52. Tennangara Patabadige Virosh Rehan Perera

53. Tito Thomas Younan

54. Valentino Victorino Reyes

55. Venkatesan Kayathur Krishnaswamy

56. Vipin Ravindranath

57. Viraj Nandika Jayalath Jayalath Arachchige

58. Vivek Pottekkat Balakrishnan

59. W Mudiyanselage Mahasara Yasminda Bandara Iddawela

60. Wasantha Kumara Langappuli

61. Yasir Majeed Khan

62. Zahir Abbas Bhati

Kanoo Travel participates in roadshows in support for ‘Happiness Carnival’

McDermott's Spring International Travel Fair Happiness Carnival

Kanoo Travel participated in a series of roadshows on Happiness Carnival, an event that underlines the importance of promoting positive values and the spirit of optimism and happiness among employees, in line with the UAE’s commitment to becoming the happiest country in the world. 

A host of fun activities and exhibitions were recently held at ENOC and McDermott headquarters in Dubai respectively, as organisers for the Carnival Day, where Kanoo Travel was one of the invited participants.

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The ENOC’s 2-day event showcased a comprehensive program of discounts and features from over 40 participating companies across the UAE in different sectors such as the travel & tourism, health and beauty, hospitality, among others.

The carnival was hosted for ENOC employees where it has a diverse workforce of around 1,000 in its Headquarters and 13,000 across the UAE.

Kanoo Travel’s Mr. Rajesh Kutty, Regional Client Manager (UAE & Oman) & Ms. Nehaa Chomal, Sr. Sales Account Manager
exhibit at McDermott Spring International Travel Fair Happiness Carnival

Similarly, McDermott also invited Kanoo Travel and other partners to their Spring International Travel Fair Happiness Carnival, which is being held every year, to highlight the company’s commitment to ‘Happiness’. It hosted more than 2,000 participants representing over 200 nationalities. 

Mr. Satendra, Valmiki, Holiday Specialist presents Kanoo Travel’s
latest products and services at the ENOC Carnival Day

Aubrey Heldt, General Manager (UAE & Oman) – Kanoo Travel, said, “We are honoured to participate in such events that promote the overall well-being of employees and contribute to a positive and happy society. These are some of the great platforms where one of the largest travel management companies in the MENA region, Kanoo Travel, can feature its new product and service capabilities.

See also: Kanoo Travel recognizes Top Performers and Key Industry Contributors for 2018

Nehaa Chomal, Sr. Sales Account Manager, on behalf of Kanoo Travel
receives a Certificate of Recognition at the ENOC Carnival Day

Zaeem Gama, Interim Executive General Manager – Kanoo Travel said, “Joining these vibrant, inclusive and inspiring carnivals –themed around Happiness– are indeed significant and commendable. These initiatives are in line with The International Day of Happiness that is celebrated in the UAE and around the world.”

Kanoo Travel also received a ‘Certificate of Recognition’ for its active participation in the ENOC Carnival Day (ENOC Admin Services) which was signed by Husam Albeshr, Group Head – HR Shared Services, ENOC.

See also: The 20th Kanoo Blood Donation Drive

The 20th Kanoo Blood Donation Drive

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

Dubai Trade, the premier trade facilitation entity that offers integrated electronic services from various trade and logistics service providers in Dubai, honoured Kanoo Shipping, a division of The Kanoo Group, with ‘Electronics Services Award to Shipping Agent for General Cargo Service’ at the 11^th E-Services Excellence Award. 

From right to left: Hussain Al Blooshi, Acting Chief Operating Officer – Dubai Trade; John Drinkwater, Vice President, Kanoo Shipping – UAE & Oman; Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group – UAE & Oman; Jonathan Bygrave, CEO, Kanoo Shipping; Muhammad Farooq, Operations Manager – Northern Emirates, Kanoo Shipping; Shihabdin Gulabdin, Service Manager, Kanoo Shipping; Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer – DP World

The 11^th cycle of E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA) ceremony was held at the Intercontinental Festival City Hotel, Dubai, on 18^th February 2019, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.  

Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer, DP World, UAE Region, delivered his keynote speech and Hussain Alblooshi, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Trade, gave his welcome remarks in the presence of over 500 trade and logistics industry clients.

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The annual event is part of Dubai Trade’s strategy to encourage the e-transformation & adoption toward the smart services available on its portal which in turn will help establish Dubai as the leading trade and logistics hub in the world.

It also aims to honour its clients who have been the most active online performers throughout the year, thus building customer loyalty by awarding the best-performing companies.

Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group – UAE & Oman, together with Jonathan Bygrave, CEO, Kanoo Shipping; John Drinkwater, Vice President, Kanoo Shipping – UAE & Oman; Muhammad Farooq, Operations Manager – Northern Emirates; and Shihabdin Gulabdin, Service Manager, received the special award on behalf of Kanoo Shipping.

Jonathan Bygrave said, “We are delighted to be one of the role models in supporting the government’s initiative in innovation and use of technology to transform trade processes. This award will surely add value and moral support to Kanoo Shipping as well as the trade and logistics community in the UAE.”

photo credit to owner

Kanoo Shipping and other winners for different categories in the latest edition of ESEA were rewarded according to their mobile and online transactions across key services provided by DP World, Dubai Customs, and Jebel Ali Free Zone throughout 2018.

The prestigious event was attended by high profile leaders from Dubai's business community such as top executives, senior management & key decision makers from partners, banks, government, and private sectors.

The ESEA is in line with the Year of Innovation, and the Smart Government initiative to make all services available through smart platforms and the completion of its deadline announced by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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