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and equipment.
successes in 2008.
company.
At Kharafi National we are committed to giving
Samer G Younis
PROJECTS
.. Dr V Vijayalakshmi,
Senior Structural Design Engineer
ABJ
has
extensive
experience
in
the
of the USA.
world cup.
Projects Briefs
PROJECTS
Client
: South African
Government
Main contractor
: Toyo Birdair
Project number
: 2133
Location
: Port Elizabeth,
South Africa
Scope of work
: Fabrication of
2000mt of steel
roof girders
Start of fabrication
: January 2008
Delivery
: June 2008
in the world.
Number of employees
The
multi-purpose
African
Renaissance
: South African
Government
Main contractor
: Toyo Birdair
Project number
: 2134
Location
Scope of work
: Fabrication of
1800mt
compression ring
Start of fabrication
: March 2008
Delivery
: October 2008
Number of employees
double membrane.
PROJECTS
Nelson
Mandela Bay
Stadium
approximately 2,000mt.
The structure will have a technical feature
The structures elliptical profile will be
membrane panels.
PROJECTS
Green Point at
Cape Town
Construction of the stadium at Green Point in
Cape Town will take place at ABJs facilities
in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait. About 3,500mt of
steel will be used overall, with approximately
1,800mt of compression ring.
There will be 72 typical girders running
Artists impression of the Green Point stadium at Cape Town in South Africa
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PROJECTS
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
Artists impression of the entrance to AlHamra Tower, Kuwait, due to open in 2010.
PROJECTS
Project Brief
: Al Hamra Real
Estate Company
Client Representative
Main Contractor
: Ahmadiah
contracting
&Trading Company
Project number
: 1372
Location
: Al-Sharq, Kuwait
City
Scope of work
: Build and
commission
electro-mechanical
works
Start
: December 2005
Finish
: January 2010
Duration
: Three years
Employees
: Approximately 300
(at peak)
OPERATIONS NEWS
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Operations News
Highlights of KNs operations over the last few months include the formal opening of the US
Militarys expeditionary hospital in Arifjan and the award of further BOOT contracts in the UAE. KN
is also participating in the construction of what is expected to be the tallest building in Kuwait.
Facilities Management
The new level III expeditionary hospital built by KN at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait was formally opened by
the US military at a special ceremony on the 15th January 2008.
expertise
in
electro-mechanical
OPERATIONS NEWS
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OPERATIONS NEWS
Our photographs show the hospital commissioning ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
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OPERATIONS NEWS
The UAE
The green field (or golden sands) site where the Wathba STP will be constructed.
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OPERATIONS NEWS
Construction Unit A
Two major projects being undertaken by
Construction Unit A are progressing well and
are on schedule to meet their due completion
dates.
Aromatics on schedule
Construction of Kuwaits new Aromatics
Complex, which began on the 1st February
2006, is on target for completion by the 30th
November 2008.
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OPERATIONS NEWS
ConstructionUnit B
On the Booster Station 160 project,
ConstructionUnit B is busy with Snamprogetti,
the client, with a view to beginning demolition
and site preparation work by the middle of
2008.
Amalgamation Project
The small-scale steam-flood pilot facility which has been operating successfully since February 2006.
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OPERATIONS NEWS
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OPERATIONS NEWS
New MAB
Facilities
At KNs new site in Mina Abdullah in Kuwait
the piping insulation workshop building
has started turning out a variety of piping
products that meet international standards,
joining the many other facilities that are
already operational. The catering building,
which will service all units in MAB, is nearing
completion.
Trading
Operations
The exclusive agencies held for Kuwait and the
UAE by Trading Operations are significantly
increasing turnover in that business unit.
ED & KNDU
SCANCLIMBER joins
KNDU
OPERATIONS NEWS
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CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
improved
functional
coordination
across
more efficient.
KNs
oriented strategy.
operational
control,
management
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
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CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Sigma
is
rigorous,
disciplined
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requirements.
5) Our negotiating skills needed
improvement.
6) Some facets of our supplier relationships.
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
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E-Learning Booms at KN
Since its introduction in March 2006 e-
on holidays.
2008.
to well over 3,150. In addition, a new companywide prize draw has been created for those
management,
leadership
skills,
before.
LEARNING &DEVELOPMENT
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Congratulations to .
Refinery, Kuwait
Project #1335
New
CCR
Additional
Our photograph shows Don Brown, Corporate HSE Manager, with project safety officers proudly showing
their commemorative plaques.
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Exemplary
Safety with KN
Scaffolders
Kharafi
Nationals
dedication
to
safe-
Congratulations to .
Safety
Celebration at
OL2K EG-2
Project
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
Performance of traditional Keralite art forms Kadhakali, Chendamelam, Pulikali, Kavadi and Thalappoli.
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EVENTS
Antoine El-Khoury and the Organizing Committee, the Onam-2007 logo was made with dry coconut
powder from Kerala.
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EVENTS
Charity Football
A Great Day Out
To raise money for the Disabled Iraqi Childrens
Fund, DHL held a one-day soccer tournament
on the 23rd November 2007. Teams from
Kharafi National and other major companies
in Kuwait took part in an exciting seven-a-side
knockout tournament.
The overall winners were Gulf Bank whose
team defeated BKME four goals to three in an
exciting final match. KN put up a good show.
Team Kharafi National enjoyed the day at the DHL One-day Soccer Tournament 2007.
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EVENTS
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HUMAN RESOURCES
The graduate engineers programme is one reason why Kharafi National is a preferred employer.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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OUR PEOPLE
OUR PEOPLE
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OUR PEOPLE
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Manual employees:
Narayanin Balu, a surveyors assistant in
cost centre 1300, for successfully handling
the role of office assistant, his knowledge of
document handling and distribution and of
the filing system, his pleasant manner and
good humour, helpful attitude and exemplary
diligence.
Anil Kumar P achuthan, an electrical technician
in cost centre 1293, for his hard work and
sincerity, his pro-active approach to quality,
adherence to safety procedures, willingness
to take on additional responsibilities, and for
being a good well-mannered team player.
Shihabudheen Manchery, a CCTV technician
in cost centre 1344, for his expert advice on
the purchase of equipment, for maintaining
the CCTV system to ensure operational
readiness at all times, for training operators,
and repairing cameras without delay.
Mohammed Amir, an engine mechanic
in cost centre 9140, for his hard work and
dedication over several months in overhauling
and repairing two crane engines thereby
shortening crane downtime considerably
without compromising the quality of his
work.
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OUR PEOPLE
New Faces at KN
Allan
has
Anthony John
Wharram
joined KN as a senior
mechanical
engineering
has
manager
Management.
chartered
member
Ibrahim
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Britton
Al-Masri
in
Facilities
Iain,
engineer
of
the
a
and
BIFM
Management Consultancy.
Mohamed
manager
degree
applied
administration
in
in
degree
Attia
marine
for
Ibrahim
Trading
&
naval
project engineer.
engineer.