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Kanoo Real Estate Signs Strategic Partnership with Gulf Catering
Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, has signed a strategic partnership with Gulf Catering, the catering and food services arm of Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), aimed to introduce premium catering solutions, tailored exclusively for Kanoo Tower and its tenants, and the wider business community in the Diplomatic Area.
The partnership was formalized with the presence of Mr. Talal Fawzi Kanoo, Chairman of Kanoo Real Estate, Mr. Ahmed Janahi, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Hotels Group, Mr. Mohsin Haji, Acting CEO of Kanoo Real Estate, and Mr. Raed Mayoof, General Manager of Gulf Catering.
This agreement marks an important step in strengthening Gulf Catering’s presence in the corporate and institutional sector, building on its continued expansion in delivering catering and hospitality services to a growing range of sectors and organizations across the Kingdom of Bahrain. It also reflects Kanoo Real Estate’s commitment to delivering an exceptional corporate experience for Kanoo Tower’s employees and tenants, as well as employees and professionals working throughout the Diplomatic Area, by integrating Gulf Catering’s top-tier food services, while paving the way for new collaborations between both parties.
Mr. Talal Fawzi Kanoo, Chairman of Kanoo Real Estate stated: “We are pleased to sign a strategic partnership with a recognized industry leader like Gulf Catering who have added Kanoo Tower to their expansive hospitality network. By leveraging Gulf Catering’s culinary expertise which is anchored by the long-standing legacy of the Gulf Hotel Group, this collaboration is aligned with our ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of offerings provided for our employees and tenants, further enhancing the everyday workplace experience at Kanoo Tower.”
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Ahmed Janahi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Hotels Group, said: “This partnership reflects the vision behind the establishment of Gulf Catering as the Group’s dedicated catering and institutional hospitality arm, built on Gulf Hotels Group’s legacy of more than five decades of delivering hospitality services to the highest standards. It also marks a further expansion of Gulf Catering’s presence in the corporate and other institutional sectors, enabling us to deliver premium catering and hospitality solutions tailored to diverse workplace environments, including the tenants and employees of Kanoo Tower, as well as commercial and government offices across Bahrain’s Diplomatic Area.”
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About Kanoo Real Estate:
Since its inception in 1890, Kanoo Real Estate managed the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group’s asset requirements commercially. With an expansive portfolio of mixed-use, industrial, residential, office and retail properties, Kanoo Real Estate has a significant regional footprint in major cities throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
About Gulf Hotels Group
Gulf Hotels Group B.S.C. is a public limited liability company quoted on the Bahrain Stock Exchange incorporated in 1967, under the name of Bahrain Hotels Company. The Group is chaired by Mr. Fawzi Kanoo and is led by a Board of distinguished, well-established, and influential businessmen. The vision of the then Bahrain Hotels Company was to provide a standard of hospitality unrivalled on the Island, which was duly delivered with the opening of Bahrain’s first 5-star property, the Gulf Hotel. 59 years later, this philosophy remains the same although the Group has continually expanded and upgraded its services to meet the modern-day demands.
About Gulf Catering
Gulf Catering W.L.L. is the contract catering and food production arm of Gulf Hotels Group, delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient catering solutions across corporate, healthcare, education, retail, and events sectors. Operating from a modern Central Kitchen and guided by a hospitality-led service approach, the company combines operational discipline with culinary expertise to deliver consistent, scalable solutions that enhance everyday dining experiences.