Manama, Bahrain: Kanoo Shipping, a business division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo), one of the largest, independent family-owned multinational businesses in the Middle East achieved a milestone of having all branches across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia upgraded to the new “ISO 9001–2015” Standard certification. The new standard requirements help to improve overall performance and provides a sound basis of sustainable development initiatives, which fits into the Group’s Vision 2020 transformation programme.  

“Upgrading to ISO 9001 – 2015 in Kanoo Shipping branches reflects our serious commitment towards delivering sustainable excellence through all the Group’s businesses. This achievement came as a direct result of accurate implementation of the systems by the operations and support team in respective branches” Fawzi Ahmed Kanoo, YBA Kanoo’s Acting CEO said.

Certification is required for doing business with all major clients. It is part of making sure that clients are working with a world class service provider that is able to maintain the highest standards.

Branches of Kanoo Shipping which received the ISO 9001 – 2015 upgrade are in Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, Rabigh, Jubail, Khafji, Ras Tanura, all in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as the branch in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The audits in Saudi Arabia were held by ABS Quality Evaluations while Bureau Veritas conducted the ones in Bahrain.

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About Kanoo Shipping

Kanoo Shipping is a fully owned business division of the YBA Kanoo Group which was established in 1911. It is one of the largest regional shipping agencies in the Middle East, now assisting with over 17,500 ship calls a year through a professional network that covers all ports from the Suez Canal to Sri Lanka and East/South Africa.

Kanoo Shipping operates in 20 countries, covering all principal ports and offshore tanker loading terminals around the Arabian Peninsula, including Iraq. 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, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa.

About Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group:

YBA Kanoo is one of the largest, independent family-owned multinational businesses in the Middle East with an extensive portfolio of complementary business units and strategic partnerships across a range of industry sectors. Established in 1890 as a family trading and shipping business in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Company has evolved into a diversified conglomerate with a physical presence across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Asia.

YBA Kanoo is a key contributor to the region’s economic growth and development supported by over 120 years of experience, ethical conduct, best-in-class partnerships, advanced business systems and cutting-edge technologies. It has established itself as a first-choice partner for regional & international businesses and continues to pursue commercial growth and expansion through the constant delivery of business excellence.

YBA Kanoo’s business activities include shipping, travel, machinery, chemicals, logistics, property, energy, technology and retail, to name a few.

For Media Enquiries Contact:

Mr. Hussain Rasool

Tel:   +973 17220835

Fax: +973 17229122

Email: Hussain.rasool@kanoo.com

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