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Our History
From its inception in 1890 as a single-person trading operation, Kanoo Group has become one of the most trusted and diversified family-owned multinationals in the Arabian Gulf region.
With a physical presence across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and a skilled workforce, the Group operates across a broad range of sectors through a portfolio of complementary businesses and strategic partnerships.
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Our sustainable approach
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Our sustainable approach
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Commitment to quality
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Commitment to quality
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Trust Built
Our Values

At Kanoo Energy, maintaining a safe and healthy environment at work is our top priority.

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Customer-Centric
Customer-Centric

Kanoo energy is focused on
delivering solutions that put our
customers first.

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Ethical
Ethical

We believe that a small but highly
driven and focused team can
make a lasting.

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Innovative
Innovative

Kanoo energy drives progress through
innovative solutions and advanced
technologies.

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Agile
Agile

Kanoo energy remains agile, adapting
quickly to meet evolving customer
needs and industry demands.

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Competence
Competence

Kanoo energy combines expertise
and innovation for reliable,
high-performance solutions.

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Teamwork
Teamwork

Kanoo energy thrives on
teamwork, collaborating to deliver
efficient and effective solutions.

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Accountability
Accountability

Kanoo energy remains agile, adapting
quickly to meet evolving customer
needs and industry demands.

Timeline
Kanoo Group Timeline
1890
The Beginning of a Legacy
Haji Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo takes over their small trading and shipping business in Bahrainrn
Establishment of YBA Kanoo
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Entry into Property & Real Estate
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Expansion into Shipping Agency Services
1930
Expanding Horizons
The business had spread to Saudi Arabia bu 1930s. Kanoo Shipping & Kanoo Travel had benn established
Establishment of Kanoo Shipping
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Launch of Kanoo Travel
1967
Leads UAE Expansion
Hamed Kanoo expanded the family business to UAE.
Officially established in the UAE
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First Dubai trade license granted
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Opening of the Abu Dhabi office
Since1967
Building a Multi-Industry Legacy
Since 1967, Kanoo has expanded and diversified ino various industries across the Middle East.
Shipping Expands Port Operations
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Joint Ventures with Global Brands
Our Presence
Our Commitment
As a responsible player within the energy sector, Kanoo Energy is building solutions that dovetail with the global and regional attempts in harnessing technology driven by innovation. A key pillar in this journey is a 15% reduction of carbon emissions by 2030.The 2021 UN IPCC report reiterated that collectively, the world needs to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to half the amount by 2030, and reach net zero before 2050.
Our Presence
Our Vision

We are also conscious of our role in supporting the UAE to achieve its goals to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. At Kanoo Energy, we recognize the need for transformational change to address the climate crisis, a transformation that will require extensive cross-industry collaboration by engaging only in the best practices.