Kanoo Machinery opens new Parts Outlet in Ras-Al-Khor in Dubai

 Kanoo Machinery is delighted to announce the opening of a new branch parts outlet at Ras Al-Khor, Dubai, to provide better customer service

Kanoo Machinery Employees pose at the newly opened Parts outlet in Ras Al Khor, Dubai

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery, one of the leading materials handling, construction, Welding, cleaning, agriculture and industrial equipment distributors in the Gulf, opened its new spare parts outlet strategically located in Ras Al-Khor, Dubai, to keep up with evolving customer demands and to ensure delighted customer experience. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on 10th February 2021 led by Kannan Chandrasekaran, Country Manager - UAE and Oman and attended by Kanoo Machinery staff members and guests.

The new parts outlet offers full sales, technical support and parts distribution for customers in Dubai & beyond. Kanoo Machinery offers ready stock availability of equipment for outright sales, short and long-term rental, as well as an extensive inventory of accessories, spare parts, tires, batteries and lubricants. An expert team from Kanoo Machinery also offers 24 x 7 customer support and use our mobile quick service vehicles to do remote service at customer’s site.

Kannan Chandrasekaran said, “With the 100% Customer Service Excellence Movement, our goal is not only to innovate but most importantly to change the way we interact with customers. These days, customers are also looking for more personalized and interactive experience that’s why we create an environment to help staff engage more proactively and listen to our customers’ need.”

“The branch is positioned to take advantage of the UAE’s long-term growth opportunities as well as to help our customers succeed in their business”, added Manoj Kumar, Divisional Parts Manager, UAE.

Kanoo Machinery offers a highly diversified line of quality equipment and genuine spares & consumables from world-leading and trusted brands such as Grove, Hyster, Perkins, Bobcat, Lincoln Electric, Aisle-Master, Combilift, Tennant, Massey Ferguson, Norton, Ausa, Sullair, Beach Tech etc. The equipment manufactured by our Principals are sold, serviced and marketed through dedicated product specialists from sales and aftermarket who are available across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Fujairah and RAK in the UAE.

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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.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

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Delivering Sustainable Excellence

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The Kanoo Group adopts protective measures due to coronavirus outbreak

Say No to Panic & Say Yes to Precaution

The Kanoo Group conducts mandatory temperature checks to all employees and guests when entering the office premises in Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group is instituting a number of protocols in response to the coronavirus outbreak, including barring employees from going to work when sick and mandating temperature checks through contactless thermometer to all employees and guests when entering the office premises.

The company may decide to restrict or deny entry to any person with symptoms of influenza and illness and give them advice to undergo further screening by the Dubai Health Authority when suspected to having the COVID-19.

Although The Kanoo Group has so far zero cases for the novel coronavirus, the HR Department headed by Ms. Maha Kanoo, General Manager – UAE & Oman (HR & Marketing) has sent out circulars to all employees outlining several measures to prevent outbreaks and has given detailed information on the numbers to call in case of emergency, including the steps for booking a COVID-19 Test provided that a person meets the criteria set by world health experts.

Earlier last week, HR also instructed employees to fill up a Travel Declaration Form for those who have travelled to infected countries within the last 28 days. Those who have travelled in these areas were asked to go through self-quarantine for a certain period, before re-joining.

The Kanoo Group has also increased sanitary protocols such as installing sanitizers in all workplace public areas and increased employee awareness on frequent hand washing. It also has distributed a number of masks to each of the divisions.

To respond to any critical situation in the future, The Kanoo Group has also formed a Quick Response Team to attend to any calls for guidance on critical situation at any given time.

Employee uses hand sanitizer installed
across The Kanoo Group premises

Addressing the employees, Ms. Maryam Al Busaidy, HR Manager, Employee Services & Emiratisation (UAE & Oman) said, “We would highly appreciate your cooperation to keep our workspace as safe as possible. We also encourage others to schedule their travel plans for a later time.”

Mr. Mohammad Tariq, HR Manager (UAE & Oman) added, “We are implementing as much as possible the most effective measures to monitor, screen and protect the health of our employees. Everyone’s safety and well-being are the highest priority of The Kanoo Group.”

The World Health Organization has advised the public on basic protective measures against the new coronavirus including washing hands frequently with soap and water, or using alcohol-based hand rub; maintaining social distancing (at least 1 metre (3 feet) with people suffering from cough or fever; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; practicing respiratory hygiene (covering mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing) and avoiding physical contact when greeting such as shaking hands.

Further, to those who have recently visited infected areas, they are advised to stay at home if they begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until they recover. If they develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, they are advised to seek medical attention promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. 

Tariq further advised, “Follow our HR guidelines released from time to time, and stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Also follow advice given by our healthcare provider, our national and local public health authority on how to protect yourself and others from the COVID-19. Don’t panic, don’t spread rumours as it may involve penal action by law.”

“Be polite towards colleagues who are showing flu symptoms and practice self-isolation in case of sickness. Be supportive, careful, alert, and kind.”

The Kanoo Group has also planned disinfection measures across its premises which will be carried out the soonest.

The Kanoo Group successfully concludes the 21st blood donation campaign

Dubai, UAE: As part of its ongoing commitment to promote a culture of social responsibility and to support government initiatives, The Kanoo Group once again concluded a successful blood donation campaign, in partnership with Dubai Blood Donation Center – Latifa Hospital, on 23^rd January 2020.

Held at The Kanoo Group premises in Karama, Dubai, the 21^st blood donation campaign drew the participation of 99 registered donations from staff and members of The Kanoo Group. The day-long campaign resulted in 75 successful donors after the standard screening.

Ms Maha Kanoo, Head of HR and Marketing–The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman), said, “We are honoured to be supporting this yearly cause at The Kanoo Group which promotes the values of unity among our employees as responsible members of our society. It also raises community awareness about the importance of blood donation and its role in saving many lives.”

“Through this initiative, we achieve aligned goals with the government to help patients with thalassemia, anaemia, accident sufferers, and other illnesses, as well as support government hospital blood banks in providing a safe and adequate supply of blood,” she added.

On the recently concluded campaign, Mr Ali Islim, Marketing Manager (UAE & Oman), said, “Special thanks to every blood donor. Your donations make a big difference in the lives of many patients. Because of your generosity, lives will be saved.”

“We are grateful to the Management mainly to Ms Maha Kanoo and Mr Fahad Kanoo for their support in again making this initiative possible; to our team (Marketing) for organising the event and Property and HR teams for their support, and to everyone at The Kanoo Group who continuously believe in this great cause.”

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

“We hope that you continue to be a part of this regular important event, and we hope that our numbers increase as we move to the next. Together, we can make a difference,” he concluded.

The Kanoo Group lastly gave tokens of appreciation to all contributors of the blood donation campaign–a customised watch with The Kanoo Group emblem, which was generally well-received by employees.

Below is the list of registered donations from The Kanoo Group’s 21^st Blood Campaign:

1	Syed Azhar Syed Abdul Gaffar
2	Mohamed Haji Nawaskhan Abdul Kareem
3	Abdul Haseeb Butt Abdul Latif
4	Mohammed Ismail Saleh Alahwal
5	Mohamed Halik Allah Bash
6	Rahmatullah Ansari
7	Noufal Chirayil Ashraf
8	Hemanth Kumar Gopal Attavar
9	Andresita Fernandez AUAYANG
10	Vivek Pottekkat Balakrishnan
11	Abdulkadir Abdulhusen Bandukwala
12	Raheem Baba Bekur
13	Ram Chandra Bhattarai
14	Ganesh Bhusal
15	Bernadeth Coloma Bolalin
16	Cynthia Reena Cardoza
17	Sarachandra Chandran
18	Claire Anne Maramag Concepcion
19	Carol Odono Danila
20	Liyanage Dilki Dushani De Silva
21	Pooja Devnani Prakash Devnani
22	Clement Dsouza
23	Saji Pathayil Abraham Eapen Abraham
24	Sreeraman Ganapathy
25	Lal Bux Ghanghro
26	Lijo Gilbert
27	Melissa Gonsalves
28	Malien Asanka Halangoda
29	Dinesh Diwakar Hegde
30	Mir Nofil Manzoor Manzoor Hussain
31	Mohamed Fazmin Hussain
32	Mudassar Farooq Farooq I Azam
33	Shafiullah Mohamed Ibrahim
34	Shoaib Iqbal
35	Anas Bin Rafat Rafat Islam Usmani
36	Renjith Valliayyathu John
37	Hegde Rajesh Keshav K Keshav Hegde
38	Ramesh Varakkoth Kalliatan
39	Khem Bahadur Karki
40	Abrar Ahmed Khan
41	Balaram Khuntia
42	Premanath Mohan Kotian
43	Venkatesan Kayathur Krishnaswamy
44	CHAITNYA KUMAR
45	Jacob Poikayil Kunjappan
46	Sundar Liwang
47	Joy Sayson De Los Santos
48	Ismail Kather Maideen
49	Eddy Ndungu Makara
50	Abishek Manikandan
51	Shine Mathew Charuvil Mathai Mathew
52	Assaad Mawad
53	Asma Begum Adil Miah
54	Mohamed Nuski Arafath Mohamed Akram
55	Mudassir Adeel Mohammad
56	Muhammad Faraz Alam Khan Muhammad Ayaz
57	Muhammad Umair Awan Muhammad Ilyas Awan
58	Muhammed Faraj Muhammed Nissam
59	Rafaz Mulla
60	Waqar Ahmed Syed Munir Ul Hassan Zaidi
61	Umeshkumar Kaithaparambu Muralidharan
62	Ajaruddeen Pyati Nabisab
63	Irfan Abdul Latif Naik
64	Pyaliliston Olivera
65	Mohamed Atef Kamel Omar
66	Aydell Tiangco Padua
67	Haris Notti Parambath
68	Rijesh Paravante Parambath
69	Narayanan Ayakkad Parasuram
70	Telge Chatura Piyamantha Peiris
71	Benita Bruno Pereira
72	Prasanth Pozhath Manghat
73	Shaju Nelliparambil Prakasan
74	Mansoor Pullat
75	Lini Bachu Mathew Purammattam Lalu Joseph
76	Arun Samandan Puthiyadam
77	Tennangara Patabadige Virosh Rehan Perera
78	Melbon Layga Remoblas
79	Valentino Victorino Reyes
80	Fides Tiongson San Diego
81	Mahlon Aaron Satkunam
82	Bahaa Shahab El Deen
83	Kashimsab Shaikh
84	Rahul Sharma
85	Girisha Siddappa Siddappa S
86	Katukurundage Duminda Prasad Silva
87	Jacklyn Espadon Sobria
88	Syed Nayeemullah Syed Arab
89	Abdul Rasheed Thanikkad
90	Sandra Magdalene Thuring
91	Saleem Vayappurath
92	Shaju Vijayan
93	Rejeesh Kuppisserichira Vijayappan
94	Mae Angelique Cana Villarante
95	Neena Xavier
96	Tito Thomas Younan
97	Mohammed Ibrahim Liakhat Ali Yousuff
98	Jaber Abdallah Mohamad Zanda

99	Assaad Mawad

See also: The Kanoo Group hosts the 20th Kanoo Blood Donation Drive

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.

See also: The Kanoo Group hosts the 20th Kanoo Blood Donation Drive

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