Zamil Group Annual Strategy Conference

25 January 2010

The Office of Strategy Management (OSM) at Zamil Group organized the annual TAWASUL conference at the Mövenpick hotel on Wednesday 20 January 2010. Over 115 delegates representing Zamil Group Executive and Senior Management from affiliate operating companies as well as the Corporate Center participated in the one day event.

The Group Strategy towards 2015 and the process to establish the strategy management system for the Group were explained and communicated. An overview of the methodology and interim results of the research initiative started by OSM to scan economic sectors to shortlist the most attractive ones for diversifying the Group’s core industries was presented.

Dr. Saeed Al Shaikh, Senior Vice President, National Commercial Bank, was guest speaker of the event. He presented key economic indicators for 2010.

Canadian Ambassador visits Zamil Group HQ

23 January 2010

HE David Chatterson, Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Mr. Richard Dubuc, Commercial Counselor, visited Zamil Group Head Office on Monday 18 January 2010. They were greeted on arrival by Messrs. Hamad Al Zamil and Tawfiq Al Zamil who introduced them to Vice Presidents and General Managers from the Group who attended the brief introduction and meeting.

Representatives from joint ventures with Canadian partners introduced their companies and products. Canadian nationals working at Zamil Group were also present at the meeting.

The Ambassador expressed his satisfaction and promised to visit some of the factories on his next visit to Zamil Group.

Family Business Forum Organized by Zamil Group

16 January 2010

Zamil Group organized a major forum for business leaders in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on Tuesday 12 January 2010. More than 120 leaders of prominent family businesses participated in the all day event held at the Mövenpick hotel in Al Kohbar.

Many families were represented by two generations at the forum which was purposely designed to focus on family values, succession planning, transferring ownership, managing expectations, and most important governance for the sake of business sustainability. Other topics pertaining to wealth management, separation of family from business, internal conflict resolution were discussed. The audience engaged in many debates with Peter Leach who cited many live cases from around the world.

Peter Leach of Loedstar, Geneva, Switzerland author of 'Family Businesses: The Essentials' and a reputed adviser, researcher and speaker on family business, facilitated the forum and lectured the audience on the importance of governance in business. Drawing from his vast experience he presented a number of case studies on family businesses in different countries and cultures in Asia and the West.

Executive Learning at Zamil Group

07 June 2009

Thirty senior executive leaders representing various Zamil Group sector businesses participated in a Leadership and Strategy workshop titled 'Leading and Managing in Difficult Times, Re-Inventing your Business Strategy'.

The leadership course, organized by Corporate HR at Zamil Group, was facilitated by Dr. Paul Tiffany, Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. The group convened over two days on Monday and Tuesday first and second June at the Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel in Al Khobar to review and analyze the current global financial situation, its impact on business and draw a lesson-learned-strategy-forward.

The workshop is one of a series of learning events sponsored and organized by Zamil Group.

Zamil Group Hosts Lebanese American University Delegation

19 April 2009

A delegation led by Dr. Joseph G. Jabbra, President of the Lebanese American University (LAU), visited Zamil Group on Tuesday 14 April 2009. Mr. Hamad A. Al Zamil, Vice Chairman, led the delegation on a tour of Zamil Steel and Zamil Air Conditioners manufacturing facilities.

The delegation also included Dr. George E. Nasr, Dean of the School of Engineering and Agriculture, and Mr. Samir F. Kadi, Vice President for Development. The group was given a presentation by Mr. Hatem Turki, Marketing Manager, about Zamil Steel's remarkable historical development from its core business of design and manufacture of pre-engineered steel buildings, to structural steel and telecommunication and transmission towers to process equipment and recently to open web steel joists and decking. The company has nine manufacturing sites located in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Vietnam and India.

At Zamil Air Conditioners the presentation given by Mr. Ahmed Zaatari, General Manager, Unitary and Applied Business Unit, focused on the R&D and lab testing facilities, as well as the Original Equipment Manufacturer program where Zamil Air Conditioners produces branded window and split units for leading international manufacturers. He briefed the audience about the company’s newest joint ventures with Armacell, Hudson Products Corp, Advantec Coils Pvt. Ltd. and others. .

The LAU delegation wanted to explore the opportunity of establishing closer relations between theory and application by introducing a sponsorship program by Zamil Group for selected students to get their training and employment career at Zamil Group.

Hamad A. Al Zamil hosted a small luncheon at the conclusion of the visit honoring the LAU delegation.

Zamil Future Leaders Council

04 April 2009

Zamil Family Future Leaders met on Tuesday 31 March 09 at the Carlton Al Moaibed hotel to assess the leadership transition strategy and its readiness. Future Leaders, previously known as Zamil Third Generation members, gathered in small groups for a structured feedback session followed by general preview of anticipated organization restructure at the corporate center level to enhance governance and sustainability.

Khalid Al Zamil, Managing Director, Strategic Planning, Zamil Group, represented the Talent Committee. He welcomed all participants and spoke to them about the family business, the challenges and moral and social responsibilities. He stressed the importance of role modeling the family values which have been the pillars of the family image and brand equity. Faith, modesty, tolerance and patience are at the core of senior family members’ behavior. He also emphasized the impact of the family and its business on communities wherever Zamil Group operations may exist.

This was followed by a question and answer session where all junior family members took turn to raise business issues and family matters in a conducive and proactive ambiance. Some had to brief the audience on company projects started recently and other joint ventures under formation.

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Zamil, Chairman, Zamil Group, joined the young group for the family luncheon at the conclusion of the meeting.

Commemorative photo of Khalid Abdullah Al Zamil, Managing Director

01 April 2009

Commemorative photo of Khalid Abdullah Al Zamil, Managing Director, Strategic Planning, Zamil Group with Abdulrahman Mohammed Abdulghani, Supervisor General, Administrative Affairs and Auxiliary Services and Acting Director of Public Relations, Prince Mohammed University, in front of the Faculty of Management Sciences building, donated by Sheikh Abdullah Hamad Al Zamil, Zamil Group. The photo was taken at the conclusion of the board of directors meeting.

Zamil Group Managers and Staff complete Presentation Skills course

28 March 2009

Consistent with the Group's commitment to provide continuing training and development opportunities to its staff, Corporate Human Resources conducted an in-house program on Basic Presentation Skills for managers and staff of Zamil Group.

Twenty three (23) managers and staff from various operating companies and affiliates of Zamil Group completed the two-day course which was held March 23-24, 2009 at the Carlton Moaibed Hotel in Al Khobar. Hekmatt Semaan, Director of Corporate HR and Communications, welcomed the participants to the program and reiterated how enhanced skills will add value both to the participants’ current jobs and long-term career plans.

This batch is the first among three groups of participants slated to take the course. The next program run is set for April 21 and 22, 2009 at the same venue.

The training program, which was designed for managers and staff who need to make oral presentations as part of their jobs, attracted a diverse mix of participants across functional areas of sales, marketing, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, management, finance and human resources. Among the Companies represented in the course were: Zamil Plastic Industries, Zamil Group Holding Company, Zamil Commercial Division, Zamil Offshore Services Co., Zamil Steel, Al Nodum Real Estate and Gulf Stabilizers.

Highlight of the program was the final session which required participants to deliver individual 10-minute presentations to demonstrate their confidence and skill in preparing and delivering presentations, including the preparation and use of visual aids and handling question-and-answer sessions. These individual presentations were videotaped for one-on-one feedback sessions.

The course which was designed, developed and conducted by Corporate HR Manager, Elmore M. Francisco, is part of a year-long training calendar that is being implemented by the Corporate Human Resources Department of Zamil Group Holding Company.

A BRAND NEW 'ZAMIL HOUSE'

10 February 2009

Construction of the future Zamil Group Head Office 'Zamil House' is well under way at the Corniche Road in the city of Al Khobar. It is forecast to complete on schedule in the last quarter of 2009. The 17 storey building will be fitted with the most advanced lighting, monitoring and telecommunication systems.

In addition to its appealing classical look, Zamil House will feature the first high rise structural steel building, similar to Zamil Tower in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Privileged residents will also enjoy a superb panoramic view of the city and the Arabian Gulf in addition to unmatched support services and facilities.

Zamil Group Holding Company will relocate to ‘Zamil House’ towards the end of this year, as soon as the building is made ready.

Progress on the Ethyleneamines Project

01 February 2009

Huntsman Corporation announced that its ethyleneamines joint venture plant currently under construction in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, is proceeding on schedule and is expected to meet the mechanical completion target of November 2009.

The joint venture, known as Arabian Amines Company, was created by Huntsman and the Zamil Group to construct a world-scale ethyleneamines plant using Huntsman's proprietary technology.

The parties expect the plant to be fully commissioned and in production in the first quarter of next year. The plant will have the capacity to produce approximately 30,000 MT/yr of ethyleneamines, including ethylenediamine (EDA), diethylenetriamine (DETA), triethylenetetramine (TETA) and higher molecular versions. The plant was also designed to enable the economical addition of a second world-scale train within the next several years, which would double the plant's ethyleneamines capacity.

"Once completed, the addition of this plant to our current production capacity will make Huntsman the world's largest ethyleneamines producer. Products from this facility will be sold globally and we believe our technology along with the plant's location in Jubail will bring incomparable global production economics as we meet the ever-growing market demand for these products over the next several years," said Stu Monteith, Vice President of Performance Specialties at Huntsman.

Ethyleneamines are specialty chemicals that serve as end products in the production of the growing wind blade market, agricultural applications, laundry detergents, and lube oil additives for gasoline and diesel engines.

Zamil Group Annual Strategy Forum

26 January 2009

Over 80 senior executives, heads of business units and managers representing various Zamil Group companies participated in the Corporate Center forum named 'TAWASUL'. The event convened on Wednesday 21 January 2009 at Carlton Al Moaibed hotel in Al Khobar.

Khalid A. Al Zamil, Managing Director, Strategic Planning and Business Development, Zamil Group, welcomed all participants and stressed upon the critical importance of the Corporate Center’s contribution to the direction and sustainability of the Group. He emphasized that excellence is a journey not a destination and Zamil team of professionals is expected to excel in everything they do.

Mahmoud Al Sayyed, Head of Corporate Strategic Planning, Zamil Group, presented the 'TAJDEED' initiative that aims at boosting the effectiveness of the Corporate Center in supporting various boards as well as Group companies.

Abdullah M. Al Zamil, COO, Zamil Industrial, shared with participants the success of the Balanced Score Cards (BSC) initiative introduced in 2002 at Zamil Air Conditioners and Zamil Steel. This strategy management system has proven to be of immense value to management.

Mohammed Bara Al Murad, Business Excellence Manager, Zamil Group, presented an analysis update on business and portfolio review for all Zamil Group operating companies. He invited companies to be as proactive in contributing data and experience. Recognition Certificates were awarded to the most improved companies.

Brad Bourland, Chief Economist, Jadwa Investments, key note speaker of this event, offered a perspective on the global financial crisis and its impact on the Gulf region. The analysis indicated that recovery from this financial crisis will take place towards the third quarter of 2009.

The forum was a great opportunity for the Group executives for networking, exchanging thoughts on stressing issues and sharing best practices among the Group subsidiaries.

Zamil Offshore Services launched the third Rolls Royce AHTS 'Zamil 54'

22 November 2008

Last week Zamil Offshore Services launched 'Zamil-54', the third Rolls Royce UT 733-2 AHTS, built at its "Shipyard" port marine yard, located inside King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam.

This vessel is the third of seven vessels of the same design to be built under license agreement from Rolls Royce Marine- Norway. The vessels are built to the American ABS class.

Zamil Shipyard has a full order book and will be busy with new buildings to mid 2012.

Other vessels on order include four more UT AHTS, one buoy handling vessel, five tugs and one diving support vessel.

Zamil delegation participated in Lloyd's Shipping Conference

17 November 2008

A joint delegation representing Zamil Group and Zamil Offshore Services (ZOSCO) participated in the 21st Lloyd's Shipping Finance and Investment Conference 2008 in London, and met with eight prominent marine consultants and brokers seeking their assistance in developing ZOSCO's mid to long term strategy.

The conference program was specially tailored to highlight the shipping downturn and impact of the global financial crises on the shipping and shipbuilding industries.

The speakers covered in detail the prospects and challenges for key shipping sectors including: short sea shipping, dry bulk sector, tanker market, container sector and the investment opportunities in the offshore sector. The panel discussions focused on the anticipated effect of the crisis and on owners' options and the value in shipping today.

Zamil Group Reconvenes Strategy Workshops

08 November 2008

Senior Executives and Heads of Corporate functions at Zamil Group participated in a series of workshops towards the creation of an 'Effective Corporate Center'. The workshops were held consecutively at the Head Office and the Intercontinental Hotel, Al Khobar, from 1 November to 5 November 2008. The strategy workshops started early this year are led by Marakon Associates.

Cognizant of the challenges ahead, Zamil Group aims to create a new model for running the 'Corporate Center' that combines practices from the best family managed and publicly quoted companies and for implementing world class corporate planning. The objectives are to facilitate the transition process of the second family generation to the third generation, to support decision making and sustain Zamil Group well into the future. These workshops are forecast to continue for the next two years.

Zamil O&M Participated in Seventh Arab International Exhibition 'Omaintec'

04 November 2008

"Maintenance According to International Norms" was the theme of the seventh International Exhibition held under the auspices of HRH Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz at the Intercontinental hotel in Riyadh from 26 to 29 October. Zamil Operations and Maintenance and many leading regional companies participated in the event, organized by the Arab Institute for Operations and Maintenance.

Names of persons in photo: Hassan Abouraya, Consulting Engineer, Ahmed Shwaya, President, Faisal Al Zamil, Vice President, Khalid Abou Zaid, Contracts Specialist.

The Exhibition became an excellent networking forum between experts and engineers representing different companies, to exchange knowledge and expertise and to explore ways to bring home O&M technologies and the ways to improve them and adapt them to our region. This is a good opportunity to prepare for future challenges and the diminishing resources and budgets dedicated for O&M works.

The Exhibition enabled participants to discuss issues of common interest among them concerning operations and maintenance of industrial buildings, roads, airports, and power and desalination plants. Many workshops and discussion groups were organized alongside the exhibition to allow for better coordination and sharing of knowledge among participants.

Khalid Al Zamil Guest Speaker at Eastern Chamber of Commerce

22 October 2008

Khalid Al Zamil was the special guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Province, on Tuesday 21 October 2008. He took part in a special program launched by the Chamber titled 'My Experience' for the 'Youth Council’. He reflected upon his family's successes and was in direct contact with the young Saudi audience invited to inquire about the speaker and his family.

Khalid Abdullah Al Zamil, Managing Director, Corporate Strategic Planning and Business Development, Zamil Group, a veteran businessman who witnessed the transformation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has been a relentless advocate of development and modernization of the Kingdom. Zamil Group and many other Saudi business families continue to contribute towards the transformation of the Kingdom.

Khalid Al Zamil engaged his audience with his passionate account of his family's unique business legacy, from a modest start in Bahrain to Al Khobar in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to Vietnam and the business expansion around the globe in over three decades. He also spoke of the secrets behind the success and sustainability of the family's business, his own education, his personal business experience and the social volunteer work at the Chamber and many other councils. He addressed specifically the young Saudi entrepreneurs about the fear of God, fidelity and the rigors and self-discipline for success, drawing upon his own family’s experience with IPO’s and the courage and foresight of taking public the family business. He stressed that success is not measured in material wealth only, but also in giving back to community and being socially responsible.

The audience connected well with Khalid Al Zamil. He joked with them and elaborated on his answers. He stressed upon the importance of successful business leaders posing as sincere role models for youth in society.

Zamil Group Sponsors Youth Summer Training

18 August 2008

Zamil Group sponsored the training of 78 students as part of its social responsibility program. The students completed their summer training at a specialized Academy in Riyadh. The training courses consisted of Basic English language, Computer Operation and Development of good Business Habits and Ethics.

This is part of the regular on-going training programs at outside training centers and academies sponsored by Zamil Group. The objective is to develop basic talents and equip Saudi Youth with skills they can deploy in the workplace.

Pictue: A group of students with Ajlan Al Ajlan, General Manager, Zamil Group, Riyadh

Gulf Stabilizers Industries Recognized for Good Environmental Practice

28 June 2008

Gulf Industries Stabilizers was recognized by The Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu for its Environmental Performance in 2007 under the 'Environmental Award for Secondary Industries'. All companies in Jubail come under the scrutiny of the Royal Commission as it monitors their action and Performance.

This Recognition, endorsed by the General Director of the Royal Commission and awarded on 4 June 2008, is consistent with GSI social responsibility strategy.

Inauguration of Anchor Handling Vessel 'Zamil 52'

24 June 2008

Zamil Offshore Services celebrated on Sunday 22 June the inauguration of the Anchor Handling/Tug/Supply Vessel 'Zamil 52'. This is one seven additional units to be constructed by the company under license from Rolls Royce International. The Company also celebrated the delivery of the diesel-electric AHTSS Anchor Handling Tug converted to Diving Support Vessel to operate within Zamil Offshore Services' fleet contracted out to Saudi Aramco.

Zamil Industrial 'Open Tennis Tournament'

03 June 2008

The Kingdom's 'Zamil Industrial Open Tennis Championship' took place on the courts of the Olympic Village in Riyadh from 2 to 25 May 2008. Citizens and residents from all ages and professional qualifications competed during this event.

Fahad Al Saad, the Kingdom's top seed player and third in the GCC was champion in the professional group. Zaki Abdullah won first place in the youth division and Walid Al Sayyah also won first place in the junior category. Mike Tony, American, and Ali Mandeva, Pakistan, both clinched first place in the junior competition Group A and B.

Ajlan Al Ajlan, General Manager, Riyadh Central Region, representing Zamil Industrial, the sponsor of this championship, handed over trophies and cash rewards to winners. He expressed his gratitude for the organizers and this pleasure for the high competition spirit amongst players. He also stressed upon Zamil Industrial's engagement role with society and its support of various sporting, educational and social events in the Kingdom.

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Zamil Named Man–of–the-Year

02 June 2008

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Zamil, Chairman, Zamil Group Holding Company, was named ‘Man of the Year’ at the annual ceremony organized by ITP Executive Publishing Ltd, Arabian Business. The event also celebrated 17 other Saudi corporate personalities in different sectors ranging from industrial, to banking, to social responsibility and others.

King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Honors Zamil Group at KFUPM Ceremony

31 May 2008

King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud honored Zamil Group for its continuous sponsorship and support programs for King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals. The ceremony, held on Saturday 24 May 2008, was planned to commemorate the King’s visit to the Eastern Province who inaugurated many projects initiated at KFUPM.

Zamil Group participates in many developmental and social projects, as well as sponsoring different programs to foster a closer relation with the community.

Saudi Aramco Awards Zamil O & M 10 AHTS Vessels Contract

13 May 2008

Saudi Aramco has awarded Zamil Operations & Maintenance a contract for the delivery and operation of 10 Anchor Handling/Tug/supply Vessels. These vessels will serve Aramco's offshore rigs and platforms in the Arabian Gulf. The award of this unprecedented contract to Zamil reflects the level of trust Saudi Aramco holds for Zamil O&M, and demonstrates Zamil's commitment to deliver superior services to its clients.

Currently, Zamil's Ship Building Division is constructing a series of state-of-the-art anchor handling tugs / supply vessels under license from Rolls Royce Marine - Norway. Four of these new vessels will be delivered to Saudi Aramco upon completion, to join its sisters under operation under this contract. This is the first time Saudi Aramco awards Zamil 10 vessels under one single tender. This award is the result of Zamil's continuous efforts in providing Aramco with high standard, advanced vessels exceeding their operational requirements and services.

The Ladies Economic Forum

11 May 2008

Under the auspices of HRH Princess Jawaher bint Naif Abdulaziz, the Ladies Economic Forum was held for the first time from 26 to 28 April at the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce. The Forum aims at encouraging entrepreneurial ladies to invest in small and medium size projects, as well as providing assistance in dealing with financing challenges. The forum also showcases the institutions supporting such small and medium size projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Zamil Group, through its AHZ Community Services Center, participated in the event by sponsoring the forum’s award. Ms. Muneerah Ahmed Al Zamil thanked Her Royal Highness for her presence, as well as the Business Women’s Center at the Chamber of Commerce of the Eastern Province, for their unrelenting and critical support towards such initiatives creating awareness for the institutions financing small projects. Ms. Al Zamil spoke also about corporate social responsibility towards community, the environment, and the national economy. Finally she briefed the audience about the role and objectives of the AHZ Community Services Center.

French Business Delegation Visits Zamil Group

09 April 2008

A group of French executives representing leading multinational companies and banks visited Zamil Group Head Office on Wednesday 9 April 2008. Mr. Jean-Claude Daupeyroux, Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Embassy of France in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, accompanied the delegation led by Mr. Thierry Jacquillat, President, Paris-Ile de France Capitale Economique.

Mr. Hamad Al Zamil and a group from the Head Office Corporate Center and different Zamil affiliates received the delegation in the executive conference room. Representative guests from different industrial, commercial and service sectors as well as investment institutions were given the opportunity to brief the audience with the aim of promoting investment opportunities, bilateral commercial relations and trade between France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Zamil Offshore Services Celebrate 30 years

February 2008

Zamil Offshore Services Celebrate 30 years.     View in PDF file

Continuous Learning Promoted at Zamil Group

19 March 2008

Management staff from various industrial and service sectors of Zamil Group convened for three days to participate in the 'Goal Setting and Strategic Planning' course facilitated by senior strategy consultant Mr. John Maiorino. The seminar, organized by Zamil Group for all group companies and affiliates, was held at the Carlton Al Moaibed hotel from Sunday 16 March through Tuesday 18 March 08.

Over 15 companies and corporate departments from Zamil Group took part in the strategy course. Discussions started with the core value the company brings to stakeholders and focused on setting goals and objectives, the an

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