After his Maghrib prayer in a small, cozy prayer room in the hotel venue, Mishal Kanoo joined hundreds of his employees for the annual Iftar gathering of The Kanoo Group. He waited in line and queued for dinner like the rest, and he humbly talked to anyone who passed by his table. Mishal's kind nature and admirable qualities were a privilege for everyone to watch, as all his employees adored and respected him. It was an honor for us to be associated with this brilliant businessman, who had a great heart filled with wisdom.
The 2024 Iftar banquet was an eagerly anticipated event for this close-knit corporation. All employees and their families came together to share in the breaking of bread with their beloved chairman, Mishal Kanoo. This event embodied the true spirit of Iftar as Mishal Kanoo and his family joined in the tradition of breaking the fast with loved ones. Together, The Kanoo Group forms a close-knit community built on respect, love, and care, sharing moments of gratitude, unity, and delicious food on this night. It was a joy to connect and share a delicious meal. Everyone felt grateful for the Ramadan spirit of community and togetherness.
Mishal Kanoo, accompanied by his two sons, warmly welcomed his employees and guests from diverse religious and social backgrounds who joined in celebrating the spirit of Ramadan and breaking the fast. He has dedicated his life to building The Kanoo Group into the inspiring force it is today and ensured that the event embraced every employee and their families from various walks of life, fostering an inclusive environment where the spirit of Ramadan could be embraced and shared in the joy of breaking fast.
The Kanoo Group's annual Iftar was held on March 27, 2024, at the Marriott International Hotels, Al Jaddaf, Dubai. It brought together staff from different divisions across the UAE, along with their families and members of the management team. Key members of the conglomerate, senior management, divisional heads, and employees from various departments were all in attendance.
The annual Iftar event is organized by the marketing team led by Ali Islim and the HR team led by Mohammad Tariq, which prepares for all the staff of The Kanoo Group across the UAE from different divisions, as well as their families and members of the management. The event embodies the family dynamics of the company, true to its family business nature that spans decades, where everyone working for this company is considered, literally, family.
Iftar has grown into a banquet festival and a social event with religious significance and meaning. The organized event mostly received positive reviews from attendees for the preparation, with the marketing department headed by Ali Islim branding The Kanoo Group on the event night, depicting the elements of corporate identity, from photo stations to the food, vibrant Arabian live music players, and venue. The Kanoo Group's deep blue color encapsulated the night in a wooden bench swing with a starry Ramadan night backdrop and the Kanoo Group logo that hangs above, where many could take photos of the night. Another beautiful backdrop of The Kanoo Group Ramadan Iftar Night was a photo wall with a dazzling enclave of lights, much to the joy of many when taking their Ramadan night photo.
In Abu Dhabi, Deputy Chairman Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo, uniting in tradition, led the Iftar celebration of all Abu Dhabi staff on March 29, 2024, at the Rixos Hotel Marina, Abu Dhabi. The same spirit of harmony, bonding, and camaraderie among the employees and their families was visible, reflecting the values of sharing and togetherness among the entire group.
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 organization. The event embodied the company's values of unity, respect, love, and care and strengthened their bonds as a community.