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Ali Bin Ali Holding supports victims of the earthquake-hit Syria and Turkey

In partnership with Qatar Red Crescent, Ali Bin Ali Holding joined hands to offer urgent humanitarian aid to the survivors of the recent earthquake crisis in Syria and Turkey. The move was necessitated by a global call to action to support the two countries that were hit the most by the 7.8 earthquake magnitude, especially as the death toll increased in the thousands.

In a private meeting at Dohatna Logistics Park (DLP) on February 16, 2023, ABA Holding representatives, Mr. Imad Hashim, Group Communications Manager; Ms. Christine El Salim, Supply Chain Manager of ABA Medical; and Ms. Sona Ghazaryan, Business Development Manager of ABA Logistics, came forward to present the donation items from ABA Medical and ABA Hospitality for the disaster appeal.

For this exercise, ABA Medical provided 5 tons of essential items including: surgery and diagnostics solutions, bandages, dispensers, wheelchairs, depressors, and diagnostic equipment.

ABA Hospitality further contributed 1,200 medical mattresses, designed for users with reduced mobility, chronic illness, disabilities, aging, or injuries, and 1,200 2-ply single color blankets ideal for cushioning the victims in the harsh Middle East winter.

Receiving the donations, Mr. Magid Yousef Eltater, Qatar Red Crescent’s Head of Public Donations, accompanied by Mr. Saif Saad Alajeeli, In Kind Donation Coordinator, was gratified by the generosity shown by ABA divisions. “We are working round the clock in the affected areas to ensure that they are supported. In Syria for example, we are emphasizing on blankets, mattresses, warm clothing and medication as temperatures are below freezing,” said Mr. Eltater.

In a side statement, Mr. Hashim commended the gracious gesture the whole world had demonstrated for the victims. “Such unique acts of kindness go a long way in enhancing unity, coexistence and cooperation among people from different faiths, ethnic backgrounds, race or social status,” he shared.

The donation by ABA Medical and ABA Hospitality is part of the Holding’s all-inclusive responsibility to respond to and integrate social and environmental concerns that affect humanity, while building on its business operations and interactions.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims and families affected by the devastating earthquake.

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ABA Medical signs an exclusive distributor agreement with Zimmer Biomet

On February 05, 2023 Ali Bin Ali Medical signed an exclusive agreement with Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), one of the three largest orthopedic device companies in the world, as its new distributor in the State of Qatar.

The signing ceremony took place during Arab Health in Dubai, in the presence of various officials from Zimmer Biomet including: Mr. Wilfred Van Zuilen, the President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA); Mr. Erik Antos, the Vice President of EMEA Emerging Markets; Ms. Farah Hamdan, the General Manager of Middle East, North Africa and Turkey; and Mr. Ayman Harb, the Sales Associate Director of EMEA. Other executives from Ali Bin Ali Medical who graced the event were: Mr. Monzer Abdel Samad, the General Manager; Ms. Rawia Amineddine, the Operations Manager; and Mr. Majid Haddadi, the Business Unit Manager. This agreement is set to transform patient experience in Qatar through access to Zimmer Biomet’s innovative cutting-edge solutions, products, digital and robotic technologies.

During the announcement of the new agreement, Ms. Hamdan was thrilled on the constant progress Zimmer Biomet has made. “It’s a transformative period in healthcare and the continued growth of Zimmer Biomet’s presence in the Middle East means we can help alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for even more people – and that is our ultimate mission,” said Ms. Hamdan.

Mr. Abdel Samad expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership between the two companies and how it will elevate access to quality healthcare and products for the people of Qatar and the Middle East. “We are proud to reinforce our acumen in the Qatar market. This new partnership will strengthen our presence even further,” noted Abdel Samad.

The new agreement is part of ABA Medical’s holistic vision and milestone of growing its product portfolio, and being the lead and premier importer and distributor of world-class medical equipment. The Middle East and Africa region continues to be an important platform for both companies, in the field of healthcare.

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Ali Bin Ali Medical unveils new storage facility at DLP

As part of its efforts to expand and provide quality healthcare products to businesses and residents of the State of Qatar, Ali Bin Ali Medical formally launched its new storage facility for medicines and medical supplies at the Dohatna Logistics Park (DLP) in Doha on October 31, 2022.

The memorable opening was attended by various heads of Ali Bin Ali divisions, including the General Manager of ABA Medical, Mr. Monzer Abdel Samad; General Manager of ABA IT, Mr. Youssef C. Moussa; Head of Supply Chain & Logistics-FMCG, Mr. Vincent Emmanuel; and Group Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Imad Hashim.

During the event, guests were taken through the storage facility, and shown the inventory procedures and regulations the facility adheres to as per the Qatar and international healthcare standards.

Sharing his thoughts about the 1,200sqm warehouse, Mr. Monzer credited the ABA IT division for supporting the facility by introducing the automated Warehouse Management System (WMS) which has modernized ABA Medical’s operations specifically in stock accuracy and optimizing lead time from stock receiving to order picking. He acknowledged the efforts of the Ministry of Health for supporting this milestone project as a campaign to meet the country’s need for quality service and capacity. “Ali Bin Ali Medical meets all the conditions and requirements stipulated for holding such a facility including government licenses and safety procedures,” he added.

To celebrate the moment, ABA Medical issued certificates of appreciation to its dedicated team of personnel that have ensured steady progress of the entity. A cake was also cut to commemorate the launch.

Dohatna Logistics Park (DLP), founded by Ali Bin Ali Holding, is an ideal storage space for ABA Medical as it provides high quality warehouse facilities and world class logistics services. The new warehouse is set to eliminate any shortage of medical supplies in the State of Qatar, increase storage of medical equipment for Ali Bin Ali and its clientele, streamline distribution, and increase profits.

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Ali Bin Ali Medical achieves new heights, receives Mecomed TPI Certificate

Taking its business credibility to new heights, Ali Bin Ali Medical passed the Mecomed assessment on March 23, 2022. With this, ABA Medical became the first medical company in Qatar to receive the Mecomed TPI (Third – party intermediaries) Certificate, which is valid for two years.

Established in 2009, Mecomed is the medical devices, imaging and diagnostics trade association, serving as the voice of international medical technology manufacturers and their partners across the Middle East & Africa.

Mecomed spearheads initiatives to work closely with healthcare officials in MEA countries and coordinates efforts, helping set credible healthcare standards for the region. In addition to this, Mecomed uses the core competencies of its constituent members to formulate, evolve and sustain ethical business practices.

The medical industry is gradually heading towards a stricter healthcare compliance. All big and multinational suppliers are now looking for compliant partners and setting some standards, rules and regulations to regulate the relationship and activities with customers, government officials and HCPs (healthcare professionals). Mecomed is the body that manages and oversees the compliance process.

Application to the Mecomed Certification processes is a tool to allow stakeholders voluntarily to demonstrate their commitment to the ethical standards included in the Mecomed Code of Ethical Business Practice to the industry partners.

Having this certificate (same as the ISO) adds value to ABA Medical’s already impressive portfolio. It shows ABA Medical as a compliant company, which is the primary criterion suppliers are looking for when assigning new distributors. Being a certified member also adds value with new and current principles and customers as well.

Speaking about the latest recognition, General Manager of Ali Bin Ali Medical Mr. Monzer Abdel Samad said: “ABA Medical has always maintained high standards in all aspects of the business and it is always great to be recognized and officially certified by a credible authority.

This certificate will elevate our position and image in the market and help in building long-term partnerships with both customers and suppliers, old and new.”

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Ali Bin Ali Medical enjoys a family day out

The Ali Bin Ali Medical team took time out of their busy schedules to enjoy a day of fun with their families. The event was organized on March 12, 2022, at Retaj Salwa Resort.

All ABA Medical staff members and their families attended the event, where a full range of fun activities were arranged for their entertainment. The organizers ensured that there were activities for all age groups and all guests enjoyed the day.

Fun and entertainment activities included game stations, trivia competition, talent shows, kids’ activities and karaoke. An exciting raffle draw added excitement to the already eventful day. ABA Medical also took this opportunity to recognize the contribution of its employees. Awards, certificates and trophies were handed out for long service and outstanding & excellent performances.

The elaborate lunch menu was a crowd-pleaser and everybody enjoyed it.

Speaking about the gathering, General Manager of ABA Medical Mr. Monzer Abdel Samad said: “It was a well-deserved break for the entire ABA Medical team. It was good to see everyone enjoying with their family and colleagues. This was also an ideal occasion to casually socialize with the team members away from the work pressure and deadlines. Overall, it was a different kind of a productive day.”

 

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Ali Bin Ali Medical organizes its first business council meeting

With the vision to plan and strategize for 2022, Ali Bin Ali Medical organized its first-ever business council meeting on 24 February, 2022. The offsite extended business council full-day meeting, which took place at Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park, was held under the slogan ‘Going Further Together’.

The meeting was attended by the Ali Bin Ali Medical Management, Sales, HR, Finance, Supply Chain and Marketing teams. Each group presented its vision, strategies and tactics for 2022, with a go-to-market plan and events around the FIFA World Cup.

Key topics discussed and covered at the conference included change management, learning & behavior in humans, listening skills, developing a winning mindset, limiting beliefs, building trust, lateral thinking, business gap model, customer value segmentation and targeting, behavior styles, leadership skills etc.

The meeting also included a workshop and brainstorming sessions, where the participants were divided into teams with members from different departments, job levels, gender and age in order to strike a balance and promote diversity.

Every team submitted their presentation and plans for the business. An execution committee will be following up on the ideas and actions identified to ensure proper alignment and implementation of the ideas.

Speaking about the business council meeting, General Manager of ABA Medical Mr. Monzer Abdel Samad said: “It is the right time to move towards change and we need to explore ideas in order to diversify and grow. 2022 is a very important year for Qatar and we need to strategize wisely to be a part of the nation’s success story. ABA Medical’s first business council meeting is just a stepping stone towards that direction and I am happy about the level of engagement and participation we received.”

 

 

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ABA Holding employees graduate from The Harvard Managementor Program 2020-2021

Ali Bin Ali Holding is proud to congratulate 44 ABA graduates, who successfully completed the Harvard ManageMentor program 2020-2021. As a premier capacity building and skills development course run by Harvard Business Publishing, under Harvard University, the program ranks as the world’s leading digital learning experience that leverages on-demand, world-class content to develop leaders at all levels.

ABA Holding is delighted that 44 of our professionals, drawn from different ABA business streams elevated themselves, their skills and knowledge and capitalized on the learning opportunity provided for them. ABA particularly recognizes the commitment and focus of these graduates who firmly stayed on course, despite the pandemic related challenges that 2021 brought. By graduating from a world-renown course, not only has the year ended well for them, but they have also enriched the company by growing and developing their skills and competencies, which will no doubt advance performances at all levels.

Warmly congratulating the group of graduates Group General Manager Human Resources Aldrine Fernandez said, “We celebrate the 2021 batch of Harvard ManageMentor graduates and we applaud their achievement. We were privileged to witness the level of commitment to their learning journey during a challenging year. Today, these graduates stand as a group who have successfully upscaled their skills, knowledge and capacities. That is something we can all be proud of. From HR perspective, ABA Holding always steps forward to equip and empower our people at the highest levels possible. It is heartening for us to see our employees embrace the opportunities they have been given and make maximum use of programs like Harvard ManageMentor”.

The Harvard ManageMentor Program is composed of 25 short online courses that are available to all learners to help develop the most in-demand skills for today’s global market.  Each course summarizes critical ideas and advice on essential management topics such as leading teams, project management, strategic thinking, and much more.  A series of café sessions were facilitated as a platform to interact and learn from one another – share best practices and work as a team to formulate best conclusions on case studies.  These sessions were primarily conducted by Eleni Ntoulaveri, Group Learning & Development Manager with a couple of sessions conducted by Aldrine Fernandez, Group General Manager Human Resources.

 

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Ali Bin Ali Medical launches a new initiative for Knowledge Sharing & Employee Competence

We are delighted to announce that ABA Medical has just concluded an extremely successful initiative undertaken and concluded under the continual development efforts of the company. The initiative was well supported by the Group’s HR department. The programme was aimed at developing the capacities and skills of our staff through a valuable exchange, in an informal setting and it is built around the concept of promoting knowledge sharing across divisions & elevating the competences of our people.

The HR team planned, prepared, arranged and perfectly executed this two day programme which upheld these stated goals. To accomplish this an Assessment Centre was set up with a range of activities including presentations, and case studies to enhance collaboration and communication and transfer success models among the different divisions, industries and sectors.

Commenting on the effort, General Manager of ABA Medical Mr. Monzer Abdel Samad said, “We are delighted that the Assessment Centre we pioneered was a resounding success. I was glad to see that the 2 day programme included several case studies, some of which were presented by each manager and others that were presented as a group workshop. The results of these presentations were highly motivational and inspired collaboration. The Centre also assessed participants based on a range of competencies including Planning, Communication, Innovation and Creativity, Problem Solving, Working with Others Managing Self, Leadership Skills, Learning, Behaviour Ethically, Decision Making, Charts the Future, Talent Manager, ABA culture and Value Ambassador, Drives for Results & Executes with Excellence. These competencies are extremely valuable to the ABA Group and we are glad that ABA Medical had led the way in this effort”.

The Assessment Centre had a jury panel which included Mr. Adnan Suleiman; General Manager – Finance, Nitin Bhatia; Senior Division Manager, QQP, Sabine Winner Neuhaus; HR Manager & Monzer Abdel Samad; General Manager, ABAM. Additionally, there were two observers from the HR Department – Eleni Ntoulaveri; Group Learning & Development Manager, Basem El Sid; Human Resources Business Partner. All the members received a trophy from Mr. Samad as an appreciation for devoting their time, efforts and input.

This ABA Medical initiative received excellent feedback from the participants who valued the experience and opportunity to be part of it, while also appreciating the chance given to them to foster a spirit of friendly competitiveness within the company. The conducting of this Assessment Center will continue at ABA Medical with different exercises and different nominees to ensure that the right person is in the right place within the company in order to facilitate shared success for the organization as well as the employee.

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Ali Bin Ali Medical signs strategic partnership with Elegancia Healthcare

Expanding its already impressive portfolio, Ali Bin Ali Medical signed a strategic partnership with Elegancia Healthcare, operator of The View Hospital, on November 1, 2021.

The signing ceremony was hosted in Lusail at the headquarters of Elegancia Healthcare. Under the agreement, Ali Bin Ali Medical will supply state-of-the-art radiology equipment to The View Hospital, Doha’s newest and most advanced healthcare facility.

Located in Doha’s prestigious Al Qutaifiya area, in the vicinity of Lusail, Katara and The Pearl-Qatar, The View Hospital is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2022. The commercial agreement is in line with Ali Bin Ali Medical’s commitment to support the government’s Qatar National Vision 2030 to promote high-quality, sustainable healthcare.

The partnership also once again proves Ali Bin Ali Medical to be a favored ‘partner of choice’ for all stakeholders in the healthcare industry in order to provide the best-in-class products, services and solutions and support in enhancing the healthcare sector in Qatar.

The agreement was signed by UCC, the main contractor of The View Hospital, represented by Mohamad Sabri, Group CEO of UCC Holding, and Ali Bin Ali Medical, represented by Monzer Abdel Samad, General Manager of Ali Bin Ali Medical, in the presence of Mr. Nabeel Ali Bin Ali, Vice-Chairman and EVP of Ali Bin Ali Holding, and Mr. Moutaz Al Khayyat, Chairman of both UCC Holding and Elegancia Group.

Also present at the event representing the Siemens team, who are partners with Ali Bin Ali Medical, was Yousef Saleh – Country Lead. The signing ceremony was also attended by Henrik Christiansen, Group CEO of Elegancia, and Bassam Sayad, Cluster CEO of Elegancia Healthcare.

Nabeel Ali Bin Ali, Vice-Chairman and Executive Vice President of Ali Bin Ali Holding, said: “Ali Bin Ali Medical is glad to welcome this new partnership. We are committed to providing state-of-the-art medical services and get the best technology for the people of Qatar. Our vision is aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and we aim to create a world-class healthcare system that is sustainable and accessible to the whole population.”

Ramez Al Khayyat, Vice-Chairman and Group CEO of Power International Holding, said: “The View Hospital will set new standards for quality and innovation in patient care. Working with Ali Bin Ali Medical, we will put cutting-edge technology at the heart of healthcare provision, helping improve patient outcomes and experience. The View will be nothing less than transformative for the healthcare sector in Qatar.”

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Ali Bin Ali Holding’s QCare Medical celebrates going live with FORWARD

It was celebration time at QCare Medical after the division went live with Ali Bin Ali (ABA) Holding’s ERP FORWARD project on October 14. On October 29, the entire QCare team headed by General Manager Mr. Zuhdi Z Al-Jaouni gathered on the QCare premises to commemorate the successful beginning of their FORWARD journey.

 

FORWARD Project Sponsor Mr. Mohamad A. Ebrik, FORWARD PMO Manager Mr. Youssef Farajallah Mahmoud, FORWARD Project Manager Mr. Ahmad Hamdy Shalaby, General Manager of ABA IT Mr. Youssef C. Moussa and ABA Group Corporate Communications Manager Mr. Imad Hashim were also present at the event to applaud the teamwork of QCare and the FORWARD project team.

 

Opening the event, Mr. Zuhdi said: “The owners have made a heavy investment in this system in order to support the continuity of the business, and we should also give our best efforts to make it successful. The QCare team, along with ABA IT and the FORWARD project team, will need to make sure the systems functions well. We know there will be ups and downs in this journey, and I would like you to take charge and be proactive in solving any problem that may arise.”

 

Thanking everyone for their efforts, Mr. Ebrik said: “Systems are always given to you as tools and they will remain just tools unless you use it. It is with your efforts, the system will become productivity. QCare is the 12th ABA division to Go Live with FORWARD, and the issues with the application are also now decreasing. However, if you still face any problems you can always approach the ERP team and support user.”

 

The gathering was also the perfect chance to recognize the FORWARD heroes in QCare. While each and every member of the division contributed to the Go Live, there were some who offered their consistent support to the entire team and made the transition to the FORWARD system smooth. 

 

A certificate of appreciation was handed over by Mr. Zuhdi and Mr Ebrik to Logistics Officer Aleth Cruz, Division Coordinator Pinky Sharma and Senior Product Specialist Marwa Kamel.

 

To add a fun element to the gathering and in line with the event’s slogan ‘Your pulse took us forward’, an engagement activity was planned for the evening. The QCare team and their FORWARD associates were individually checked for their blood pressure and heart rate. The team members then wrote down the reading on the banner and signed it off.

 

The FORWARD application at QCare went live with three modules – Finance, Logistic and Sales – and the system has proved to quicken their overall work process, avoiding any tedious and redundant task. With all data streamlined, complete and in proper order, the QCare staff are happy with the application.