Press Releases

As Etisalat continues to showcase its offerings to guests and potential partners at the Expo 2020 Dubai, The Kanoo Group on 19th December 2021 visited the telecommunication group’s pavilion to check out its wide range of innovative digital solutions.

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group recently organized small celebration last November 30 in line with the country’s 50th National Day. Observing proper precautionary measures, The Kanoo Group was able to organize small events at its main office in Bur Dubai, as well as its offices in Al Quoz & Abu Dhabi, to commemorate the country's independence for the past five decades.

Kanoo Machinery, a leading provider of world-class machinery brands for sales and after-sales in the region, showcased innovative machines and equipment from its trusted partners and principals in the recently concluded Materials Handling Open Day. Held in Kanoo Machinery’s office in Al Quoz last November 23, the annual event featured live display and demonstration of machines, parts availability, and service capabilities offered by its principals and leading solutions providers in the Middle East, Hyster and Combilift.

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 23rd January 2020.

United Arab Emirates: Kanoo Energy, a business unit of Kanoo Industrial & Energy, is ready to showcase its existing innovative and value-added solutions, along with the latest addition of technology solutions at Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2021, which will be held on 15th – 18th November 2021 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group, one of the largest family-owned conglomerates in the region, recently donated cash as a voluntary contribution in support for the “100 Million Meals” campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The initiative is the biggest food drives of its kind in the region.

The Kanoo Group—one of the largest family-owned conglomerates in the region—has put a spotlight on its employees as the company initiates its newest social media initiative, showcasing its warm welcome for the new joiners.

Dubai, UAE: H.A.K. Industrial Chemicals, a member of The Kanoo Group, has once again proven its superiority in the industry as it enhances its portfolio with new partners, while retaining the trust of its existing ones—showcasing their products at the recently concluded Middle East Coatings Show (MECS) 2021 last September 27 to 29.

Dubai, UAE: The Kanoo Group, a leading family-run organization, conducted a Covid 19 Vaccination Drive as one of its measures in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all its employees and their families. The vaccination campaign was held in 2 Phases at the World Trade Centre on 9th & 16th March 2021 which was organized by Ms. Amna Al Mheiri, in coordination with the Ministry of Health-UAE.

Kanoo Shipping has established a new port office in Hamriyah Free Zone adjacent to Hamriyah Port, a deepwater seaport and accompanying facilities located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Hamriyah Port is part of a free trade zone for companies and a hub for the export and re-export of commodities to other world markets. Main deepwater port activities include petrochemical exports, container terminals and general cargo alongside berth depths of 14 meters.

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 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.

Dubai, UAE: H.A.K. Industrial Chemicals, a member of The Kanoo Group, has once again proven its superiority in the industry as it enhances its portfolio with new partners, while retaining the trust of its existing ones—showcasing their products at the recently concluded Middle East Coatings Show (MECS) 2021 last September 27 to 29.

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 23rd January 2020.

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.

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.

Muscat, Oman: The Kanoo Group celebrated the 49th Oman National Day held on 18th 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 22nd September 2019 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE, where the final winners will be announced.

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.

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 22nd May 2019.

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.