Salalah Mills Company conducted a training course in  Modern Marketing and Sales

Salalah Mills Co. (SAOG) in collaboration with Centre for Legal Studies, Salalah organized a training course with a view to equip its employees with additional skills by qualified instructors in recent trends in marketing and sales for a period of five days.This course was conducted by Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Tawfiq in a series of courses and programs planned by the company during the current year.The course specifically highlighted several aspects, most importantly the origins and evolution of marketing, the scientific concept of marketing and importance of planning, implementation and evaluation of all external factors relating to the objectives of the company’s profits.  The course also covered the functions of marketing and identifying the target market and the activities and functions and sales and marketing, including the laws of marketing and sales.

Salalah Mills Co. SAOG equippes Omani Women’s Association, Mirbat with Computer Room

The Board of Directors of Salalah Mills Co. SAOG in pursuit of  serving the society and support to the institutes and associations for career developments for serving the community under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, may God protect him, provided twelve computers to Omani Women’s Association in Mirbat.Sheikh Ahmad Bin Alawi, the Director General stated that such contributions will go a long way in contributing to the development of local communities and educate the society to gain access to the digital world.  It is worth mentioning that Salalah Mills Company located in Raysut Industrial Estate was founded in 1995 in order to produce the best quality flour and the company aims to cover the Omani market and neighboring markets such as Yemen and East African.  Salalah Mills Co. uses cutting-edge technology in grinding and its equipment ensure the highest quality products.  The Company is also equipped with most modern methods in packing which ensures the highest standards of health with an array of specialists and experts to achieve the highest levels of production.

Salalah Mills Company, organized a training course in the skills of
Time and excellence in customer service

In its efforts Salalah Mills Company, for the betterment of Omani employees and SQL skills in the areas of management and marketing, the company organized a training course for 22 employees from various branches in the time management skills and excellence in Customer Service for a period of two days at the Coral Hotel, Muscat.
It is worth mentioning that the session was established known as the staff member the importance of time as a resource can not be compensated and to provide participants with the basic skills needed to service customers and how to use the time effectively and reduce wasted time and maximize productivity to achieve the objectives of the company, and Tkz session as well as on time wasting, authorization, order and office management, planning and scheduling of work and self-discipline and control in the provinces and awareness and focus.
In this context, the Salalah Mills Company, focusing on the training of Omani citizens in technical fields at the highest level through in-house training at the work site under the supervision of professionals with experience high.
The company also Biptaat technical staff Omanis abroad in specialized technical courses to raise the production efficiency and the degree of perfection they have.

Salalah Mills Co. (SAOG) launches health awareness campaign

Salalah Mills Company has launched the health awareness campaign in collaboration with World Health Organization on the eve of declaration of Salalah as the  100th city of Healthy citizens.  The company has enriched  all its products with essential food supplements such as Iron and Folic Acid for a healthy family.  The lack of Iron and Folic Acid in the body causes anemia, delayed physical and mental growth and the weakness of the immune system. Salalah Mills Company has equipped its plant with latest instruments and technology to ensure highest degree of quality in its products.  The company also maintains the highest standard of quality control for all its products in various stages of production in compliance with the international standards.  The company is also armed with various ISO quality certifications apart from employing a group of specialists and experts to achieve highest levels of quality production. Salalah Mills Company employs largest possible number of Omani Nationals and always strive for the betterment of the employees through the implementation of training programmes by various institutes and universities in Sultanate of Oman.  The Company also focuses on training nationals in the technical fields and training at the highest level through Universities outside the country.

Salalah Mills Company is helping sponsor the Gulf Week
Common to promote oral health and dental

In collaboration with the Department of dental services in Dhofar Company Salalah Mills to contribute to the Rarip Week Kicks Gulf oral and dental health for the period from March 25, 2010 until March 31, 2010 as it aims week the GCC unified to promote a culture of oral health among different groups in society.
The Salalah Mills Company, the strengthening of all its products with iron and folic acid to family health and the prevention of diseases and especially anemia, which leads to delayed physical and mental growth and the weakness of the immune system.
It is worth mentioning that Salalah Mills Company, are using the latest global technology and the finest grind Aalghemhotkdm high quality products for the domestic market and export markets of different sizes to suit all industrial uses, and consumers.
Events were held this week the GCC unified at both the Ramiz shopping and Oman Women's Association state energy and school Alqov Primary School Al Dahariz Education Basic Center to meet voluntary social Salalah and the Centre to meet voluntary social mandate Mirbat was through giving gifts to the participants in the competitions associated with the week.

CLOSURE OF THE TRAINING SESSION  OF ‘THE ART OF COOKING’ UNDER THE AUSPICES OF SALALAH MILLS CO. (SAOG)

The activities of ‘The Art of Cooking’ which lasted for over three consecutive days at the Omani Women’s Association in Salalah under the auspices of Noor bint Hassan al Ghassani, the Head of the Omani Omen Association and Salalah Mills Company was wrapped up and certificates were handed over to the participants of the session. This event organized by Salalah Mills Company imparted training to entrepreneurs of Dhofar how to prepare Pasta and Pizza.  On the second day classes were conducted on preparation of various types of sweets and on the last day the participants were trained on how to prepared popular meals such as porridge. Salalah Mills Company produces many types of flours such as Baker’s Flour, Bread Flour, Atta Flour, Brown Bread Flour  and Semolina which are packed in the different sizes as per the requirements of the consumers.  Besides, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Salalah Mills Company has strengthened all of its products with Iron and Folic Acid for the health of the family and prevention of diseases, especially anemia, which lead to the delay of physical and mental growth and weakness of the immune system. The Company has been awarded  the Shield during the competition of His Majesty’s Cup for the Best Five Factories in 2009 as a result of outstanding performance and the company obtained the Quality Certificate of ISO 22000 for Food Safety, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 and HACCP Certificates.

Salalah Mills Company distributed a Cash dividend of 30% and proposed to distribute 10% to shareholders.

Salalah Mills Company (SAOG) held its Annual General Meeting on 25th March-2010, where the Chairman Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Rawas addressed the Shareholders and attendees and presented the Annual Financial Report.  The Chairman stated that the Company obtained the Shield for the best performance for the past year during the award ceremony of His Majesty’s Cup for the Best Five Companies.  The Chairman also stated about the draft of internal regulations and the construction of new Flour Mill, the civil work of the new mill building has been commenced and the commercial operation of the mill is expected during the first quarter of 2011.  When the new mill is operational the combined production capacity  shall be around 900 M.T. per day.  The Chairman also referred to the trend of global wheat prices.  The net profit for the company amounted to R.O. 2.99 Million, an increase of 78% compared to the net profit of year 2008.  The A.G.M. approved the distribution of 30% cash dividend and  bonus share at the rate of 10% of the paid-up capital.

ANNUAL STAFF GET TOGETHER

Salalah Mills Co. (SAOG) celebrated its Annual Staff Get Together on Friday the 26th February-2010 in the evening at Marriot Resort Hotel .  Prior to the get together, all employees participated in a variety of entertainment games  such as Tug of War, Sack Race and Musical Cheir competition etc. showing good  a spirit of teamwork and  closer relations between them.    Mr. Ahmed Alawi Al Dhahab, General Manager chaired the function in the Ball Room of Marriot Resort.  The program was attended by dignitaries and staff from other companies.  The General Manager highlighted the achievements of the company during the year 2009.  Compared to the year 2008 the company had shown excellent operating results for the year 2009.  He also spoke about the staff appraisal procedures and about the upcoming project of new mill.   He reiterated that the new mill also can be used for producing Semolina.  The civil works of the new mill has been awarded and the commencement of commercial operation is expected during the first quarter of 2011.  The General Manager thanked and appreciated the Board of Directors for their continued support.                                                 The General Manager distributed awards and certificates to the Best Employees and Best Branch for the year 2009.  The Best Employees were categorized as Gold and Silver based on their performance.  The General Manager also distributed certificates to those employees who have completed 10 years of service with the company. During his speech, the General Manager expressed his keenness to excel the performance of the company further and his plans to provide more training to the employees to enhance their skills.  The function was concluded following a delicious dinner with a variety of items to quench the appetite of each and everyone who were present.

SALALAH MILLS Co. RECEIVED SHIELD

Salalah Mills Co. (SAOG) won His Majesty’s Best Performance Shield.  The General Manager Mr. Ahmed Alawi Al Dhahab received the award on behalf of the company .  

 The top 13 best performing companies out of the 41 participants received the awards in the ceremony.  Ministers, Under Secretaries, Director Generals of different ministries, leading industrialist and businessmen attended the award function.

Salalah Mills Co. SAOG Supports Al Wafa Social Voluntary Center Salalah

In light of interest, the Board of Director of Salalah Mills Co. SAOG shows toward the local Associations, Salalah Mills Co. donated 15  Passenger Bus worth R.O 9400 to Al Wafa Social Voluntary Center Salalah For The Blind.

 Mr. Ahmed Alawi Al Dhahab the General Manager of Salalah Mills Co. emphasized on Salalah Mills Co. rule toward the Society and the local association in order to support them in their rule in the community.

MSM CONDUCTED DISCUSSION MEETING ABOUT SMC

Muscat Securities Market (MSM) entertained Salalah Mills Co. (S.A.O.G) in a discussion session about the Company achievement and future plans and projects on Wednesday 7th of October 2009.

 The discussion was opened with a welcome speech by, Eng. Abdulrahman Barham ,the member of the Board of Directors of the Company, after which Mr. Ahmed Alawi Al Dhahab, the Company General Manager, gave a detailed review on the Company growth since establishment. 

 Mr. Ahmed Alawi Al Dhahab assured Company commitment to the Quality from the first day of its establishment and the Quality certificates obtained by the company such as; ISO 9001 in 1999, HACCP 2000, ISO 14001 for the environment in 2007 and ISO 22000 for the food safety in 2008.

 Mr. Ahmed Alawi Al Dhahab, shed the light on the Company new plans for increasing the Milling capacity, where the first phase has started with constructing a new combined Mill which can produce Durum Semolina at a capacity of 250 MT/Day or Flour at a capacity of 340 MT/day. This expansion will help the Company to provide the requirement of Durum Semolina and wheat flour to Salalah Macaroni Company, which Salalah Mills Company own 64% of its shares. In addition, the Company has plans to increase its wheat storage capacity and its milling capacity in the second phase of its expansion plan.

 The discussion meeting was attended by number of managers representing; Muscat Securities Market, Capital Market Authority, Investment Funds. In addition to investors and journalists.

Salalah Mills Co. SAOG Supports Al Noor Association For The Blind

In light of interest, the Board of Director of Salalah Mills Co. SAOG shows toward the local Associations, Salalah Mills Co. donated number of Hal pens and laptop computers worth R.O 3000 to Al Noor Association For The Blind.

 Mr. Ahmed Alawi Al Dhahab the General Manager of Salalah Mills Co. presented the donation to the Association Vice President. In the context, Mr. Al Dhahab emphasized on Salalah Mills Co. rule toward the Society and the local association in order to support them in their rule in the community.

Mr. Al Dhahab explained the importance of the Hal pens technology to the Blind and how it make the internet technology accessible by the Blind and the simplicity of using it.

Salalah Mills Co. (SAOG) signs a contract to purchase a combined Mill for Semolina and Flour

Salalah Mills Co. (SAOG) singed a contract with M/s. Buhler AG, Switzerland for the supply and installation of  a new combined Mill for Semolina and Flour Production. Mr. Ahmed Aalwi Abdullah Al Dhahab, General Manager signed the contract on behalf of Salalah Mills Co. (SAOG). Mr. Al Dhahab expressed his happiness over signing this landmark contract after a long run of analyzing a number of offers and negotiating with several international companies.

 Buhler is the world leader in flour mill equipment, Al Dhahab said. He also stated that establishing this Mill is the first phase  of a major expansion in Milling and storing capacities. This new combined  Mill is the second of its kind in the Gulf region and it will cater to the needs of Semolina by Salalah Macaroni Company, in  which Salalah Mills Co.  owns  64%  its shares.  Salalah Macaroni Co. started the commercial production in January 2009 and has acheived good results in the first quarter of 2009.  

10. Appointment of KPMG Audit Office as external auditors for the year ending 31 December 2009.

 B. Extra Ordinary General Meeting

 1. Approval of the increase of authorized capital from 7 million to 10 million and amendment of the Articles of    Association accordingly.

 2. approval of the splitting of the nominal value of the share from One Rial to 100 Baizas and amending the    company's Articles of Association accordingly.

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