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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kanoo Machinery uncovers new solutions at annual Maintenance meeting

“Our goal as a regional leader in the machinery sector is to create and introduce real-time maintenance capabilities that would transform our customers’ processes to thrive.”

August 5, 2019 - Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery, a leading provider of world-class machinery brands for sales and aftersales in the region, conducted its annual Maintenance Solutions campaign for 2019 to discuss and learn about the latest features and benefits of their maintenance agreements and extended warranty, recently held at its premises in Al Quoz, Dubai.

Taking priority on reliability-centred maintenance solutions, the meeting’s main objective it said, was attended by Kanoo Machinery’s Parts and Service Support team, spearheaded by Mark Johnson, Regional Service and Product Manager - Middle East.

“Our goal as a regional leader in the machinery sector is to create and introduce real-time maintenance capabilities that would transform our customers’ processes to thrive. Having the right assets where they’re needed increases productivity and optimises costs; while also giving a competitive edge to our business,” Johnson said.

He added, “Maintenance agreements are means for us to develop partnerships with our customers by providing top-class maintenance support and solutions, tailored for each customer’s requirements.”

Kanoo Machinery offers preventive maintenance agreements, repair and maintenance contract, extended warranty options, equipment inspections, refurbishment and overhaul options, spare parts supply agreements, as well as remote monitoring systems solutions.

The Preventive Maintenance Agreements features service schedule pre-planning, manufacturer-trained technicians, genuine parts and lubricants, on-site service capability, preventive repairs before failure, latest software upgrades, free pre-inspection for used machines, flexible package and payment options, multi-brand capacity, 24/7 support and response time commitment, and preferential discount on repairs.

Among the benefits of this Agreements are increased uptime, fewer breakdowns, higher residual value and productivity, a lower total cost of ownership, improved machine performance, longer operating lifecycle, budgeted fixed maintenance costs, single maintenance provider, peace of mind and preferred customer status.

Kannan Chandrasekaran, Country Manager - UAE & Oman, Kanoo Machinery, remarked, “These maintenance solutions were created to help us effectively manage everyday activities related to industrial machines to protect and maintain equipment ̶ from repair and replace, to predict and fix; hence creating value for our customers.”

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“We also have an excellent team– the best talent in the industry, with extensive factory training and capabilities that enable us to drive sustainable growth across the region for decades-long, while providing high-quality equipment and services.”

Kanoo Machinery conducts Maintenance Solutions Campaign in Dubai to enhance capabilities

From left to right: Mark Punzalan – Regional Customer Support Manager Middle East; Sonu Sankaran Krishnan – Parts Sales Executive – Dubai; Vishnudas Puthiyattil – Parts Sales Executive – Dubai; Shinoj Kottemmal – Parts Sales Executive – Dubai; Hidayatulla Chaiya – Parts Sales Supervisor - Abu Dhabi; Afroz Ahmed Mujawar – Parts Manager – Abu Dhabi & Al-Ain; Purna Vimukthi – Parts Sales Executive - Abu Dhabi; Abhilash P.P. – Parts Sales Executive - Abu Dhabi; Imam Sadiq – Parts Counter Sales Executive - Abu Dhabi ; Rohit Nambiar – Parts Sales Executive – Sharjah; Govindaraju Ramu– Parts Sales Executive – Sharjah; Rajesh Cyriac – Assistant Parts Manager – Sharjah; Sreekumar Sahadevan – Assistant Parts Manager; Khumar Anwar – Parts Sales Executive – Dubai; Mark Johnson – Regional Service and Product Manager Middle East

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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 region established in 1890. Since mid-1960s, Kanoo Machinery represents a wide range of leading international equipment brands / manufacturers within areas such as Power Generation, Hydraulic Mobile Cranes, Material Handling, Construction, Industrial, Agricultural & Cleaning, Welding & consumables,  safety & testing services, specialised equipment & services and Diesel Engines, well supported by spare parts distribution and service support all over the UAE.   

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.

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Delivering Sustainable Excellence

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The Kanoo Group hosts the 2019 Iftar Celebration for its employees

Dubai, UAE: Hundreds of employees of The Kanoo Group and their families came together for the 2019 Iftar gathering which has been an annual celebration for the group. This year’s Iftar banquet was held at the Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf in Dubai on 22^nd May 2019.

Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group - UAE & Oman

Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group, attended the Iftar together with his family and welcomed all the employees and guests from a diverse religious and social background, who joined in celebrating the spirit of Ramadan, to the breaking of the fast.

Members of the senior management team including Fahad Kanoo, CEO of The Kanoo Group - UAE & Oman, as well as divisional heads and managers also came to grace the occasion.

AbdulRahman Hassan, a religious leader, delivered a short talk before the crowd about Ramadan and Fasting as a time for recharging their faith with extra focus and discipline in prayers and the teachings of the Qur’an, and after the speech led the Mughrib prayer.

The Annual Iftar event is being prepared for all the staff of The Kanoo Group across the UAE from different divisions, as well as their families, and members of the Management, which is yearly organised by the Marketing team led by Ali Islim, and the HR team led by Mohammad Tariq.

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Fahad Kanoo, CEO of The Kanoo Group - UAE & Oman (center)

Ramadan, the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship. It is a time where fasting is being observed and Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam.

Fasting is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline, self-restraint and generosity. The fast begins at dawn and ends at sunset. Each day before dawn, many Muslims observe a pre-fast meal called ‘Suhoor’ and a fast-breaking meal at sunset called ‘Iftar’.

Iftar is an Arabic term which literally means the breaking of the fast. It is the evening meal when Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast. Over time, Iftar has grown into banquet festivals and very much of a social event with religious significance and meaning.

The organised event mostly received positive reviews from attendees from the preparation, branding of The Kanoo Group depicting the elements of corporate identity, to the food and venue.

The Kanoo Group Iftar reflects the true spirit of Ramadan which is not only a time of goodwill and blessings but a special occasion where colleagues and friends spend quality time in an informal setting, and an act of gratitude to the employees’ contributions to the overall growth of the organisation.

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Kanoo Travel wins top awards at sporting events

It’s a Hat-Trick Win against DNATA at the recent EmQuest-Sabre Cricket tournament and a Runner-Up at the Turkish Airline Bowling tournament for Kanoo Travel 

 

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Travel won the latest EmQuest-Sabre Cricket Tournament and a Runner-Up at the Turkish Airline Bowling Tournament, consecutively held in March and April 2019 in Dubai, with Kanoo Travel as one of the participating Travel partners.

Kanoo Rangers, the Kanoo Travel’s cricket team consisting of players Tabrez Shaikh (Captain), Asim Fawaz, Liston Olivera, Rafaz Mulla, Nuski Arafath, Rizwan Alambath, Zahir Shaikh, Mohomad Ajwan and Sajid Shaikh nabbed the Overall Winner for this year’s tournament finale held at Insportz Indoor Cricket facility Dubai.

Kanoo Rangers competed with 60 teams, defeating City Travel, Airlink Travel, Dada Bhai Travels, and Kabul Travels in the semi-finals, and DNATA in the final rounds.

Tabrez Shaikh was named the Man of the Match for his outstanding spell during the finals, and Nuski Arafath was awarded the Best Bowler title.

For three straight years, Kanoo Travel has been enjoying the leading title for the said annual cricket event organised by EmQuest-Sabre for their clients and partners in the travel industry.

Likewise, Kanoo Travel claimed a Runner Up title at the latest Bowling tournament sponsored by Turkish Airlines held at Dubai International Bowling Center.

There were 36 travel agents and partners who competed for the winning title. Faraj Nissam, Rafaz Mulla, and Tyronne Harrison represented Kanoo Travel in the bowling match, eventually placing Kanoo Travel in the second place.

Commenting on the recent victories, Aubrey Heldt, General Manager – Kanoo Travel (UAE & Oman) said, “We admire our seasoned players who constantly emerge on top of these games, thus bringing a sense of pride for Kanoo Travel. Such sporting events led by our strong and valued partners EmQuest-Sabre and Turkish Airlines contribute towards constantly building our trust and rapport.”

He added, “Kanoo Travel remains to be a trusted partner in the travel sector with its long-standing affiliations with some of the largest institutions in the world and being one of the largest travel management companies in the MENA region.”

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Kanoo Travel celebrates International Day of Happiness with industry partners

Kanoo Travel, together with industry partners, recently hosted a Desert Safari and a Bowling event in Dubai to celebrate the International Day of Happiness which aims to underline the importance of promoting positive values and the spirit of optimism and happiness among its employees and clients.

Aubrey Heldt, General Manager, Kanoo Travel – UAE & Oman said, “With partners including Air France-KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) and Oman Air, we help ensure that everyone can achieve the common goal of sustainable happiness. Through our planned activities, we underscore human connection, positive outlook, purpose, and gratitude which are important factors towards Happiness."

Kanoo Travel in collaboration with Air France-KLM recently organised the Inter-Department Bowling Tournament to promote happiness amongst employees as well as customers by means of sports through teamwork and camaraderie.

The inaugural sports day welcomed 29 teams from Kanoo Travel and guests from Kanoo divisions, Air France-KLM, and their customers, which was held at the International Bowling Centre in Al Mamzar.

The playoff winners for individual categories were Rajesh Kutty (CRM Team) for Highest Score-Male and Christine Ondangan (Achill Management) for Highest Score-Female; Ryan Tugade (Achill Management) for Highest Strikes-Male and Emma Sison (BCG) Highest Strikes-Female.

The overall winners, by organisation, were awarded to Amex Centurion (Winner), Achilll Management (1^st Runner Up), and Kanoo Shipping (Marine) (2^nd Runner Up).

The Bowling Tournament concluded on a very happy note, with award medals and trophies as well as giveaway tokens presented to the winners and participants respectively.

Similarly, Kanoo Travel together with Oman Air also led a corporate Desert Safari event to celebrate the Happiness Day held at Al Masayaf Camp, which was attended by around 200 representatives from both companies.

The event was a chance for senior executives and employees alike to socialise and explore the exotic nature and beauty of the desert on a sunset while enjoying a wide choice of adventure activities such as dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, henna painting and quad biking.

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

Apart from the thrilling rides, participants were fascinated with various entertainment such as dance performances – the tanoura, fire and belly dancing show, under the stars, while indulging in a BBQ dinner buffet. Others completed the adventure by having a precious memory of the tour through photographs taken wearing traditional Arabic clothing.

Towards the end of the event, two economy-class tickets were awarded to raffle draw winners Asmi Virgo (Landmark Group) and Dyn Cimon (Atlas Copco) – courtesy of Oman Air. All attendees likewise received giveaway tokens from the organisers.

The growing happiness and wellbeing movement in the country is being led by the UAE, with its commitment to becoming the happiest country in the world. With respect to this initiative, the recent UN report has ranked the UAE as the happiest country in the Arab region for the fifth year running.

See also: Kanoo Travel wins Runner-Up Trophy at Royal Brunei Airlines’ bowling tournament in Dubai

The Kanoo Group congratulates UAE and Equestrian Team headed by Mohamed Mubarak from Kanoo Machinery on their Special Olympics medal winning

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Kanoo Group extended its heartfelt congratulations to the UAE for overall ranking fifth in the world, and first in the Arab world, in the recent 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from March 14–21, 2019.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces inaugurated the said event.

Members of The Kanoo Group also commended Mohamed Mubarak from Kanoo Machinery, who played an important role as a Trainer to a team of nine athletes that overall won first place in the Individual Equestrian Games category, with 18 medals (6 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 7 bronze).

The Special Olympics World Summer Games is a multi-sport event for people with determination in the tradition of the Special Olympics movement. The World Games was hosted for the first time in the Middle East & North Africa Region since its founding 50 years ago. Over 7,000 athletes from around the world (190 countries) headed in Abu Dhabi to proudly represent their nations and compete in a series of different sports.

The grand opening ceremony was graced by King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa of Bahrain; Presidents Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan and Macky Sall of Senegal, and Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta; their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates: Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Shaikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah.

Mohamed Mubarak said, “I am proud to represent The Kanoo Group and to be a part of the Special Olympics team with such an incredible achievement. With this great success, we wish your continued support in our participation in the upcoming Olympics in Sweden, in 2021. Thank you.”

He also said, “This global movement focuses on the empowerment of People of Determination through the power of sport. Let us all continue to inspire people with special needs to overcome the obstacles, to develop and to show their full potentials.”

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The UAE ranked fifth in the world with 128 medals (64 gold medals, 55 silver medals and 63 bronze), behind United States (Fourth place), India (Third place), Russia (Second place) and Canada (First place).

See also: Kanoo employee supports UAE team for 2015 Special Olympics World Games