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.

.