A Golden Journey: Sidney's 50 Years with The Kanoo Group
When a young man from India arrived in Dubai in 1975, no one could have imagined he would become a living legend.
His name is Sidharthan Kizhkutt, but everyone calls him Sidney. The nickname started simply enough—European colleagues struggled with his Indian name, so "Sidney" it became. Five decades later, that name has become synonymous with loyalty, dedication, and the very heart of The Kanoo Group.
On October 22, 2025, something remarkable happened at the Kanoo Machinery headquarters in Al Quoz, Dubai. The company celebrated what few organizations ever witness: an employee completing 50 years of service. Half a century. Most of a lifetime. All devoted to one company.
A Celebration of Loyalty
The gathering was intimate but powerful. Maha Hamed Kanoo, Director of The Kanoo Group, led the celebration, joined by Mohammad Tariq, HR Manager for UAE & Oman, and Maryam AlBusaidy, Assoc CIPD, HR Manager for Administration & Emiratization.
As a Parts Salesman in the Kanoo Machinery division, Sidney didn't just witness the company's transformation—he was part of it. He arrived when The Kanoo Group was building its foundation in the region. He stayed through every challenge, every triumph, every milestone that turned it into the powerful conglomerate it is today.
Miss Maha's speech captured what everyone in the room felt. Her words weren't just corporate praise—they were heartfelt recognition of something rare in today's world: unwavering loyalty. Sidney chose The Kanoo Group in 1975, and he chose it again every single day for 50 years.
More Than an Employee
Not every company has a golden boy. The Kanoo Group does—and his name is Sidney.
His story represents more than longevity. It's about belonging, about finding a place where your work matters and staying there because it becomes part of who you are. In an era when people change jobs every few years, Sidney's journey stands as a testament to what happens when a company values its people, and when an employee gives their heart to their work.
Sidney's full story will be published here soon. Stay tuned to learn about the man who gave half a century to a dream and helped build The Kanoo Group along the way—a narrative told through his own eyes.
