Kentz Abu Dhabi has recently sponsored a newly-formed ladies netball team. The squad plays in the Abu Dhabi National League (ADNL) against teams sponsored by other companies, both local companies and those contracted to work in the Gulf. The squad does regular practice on week days and plays games on Wednesday evenings at the Sheikh Zayed Academy for Girls.

The ADNL recently took part in an inter-Gulf tournament in Bahrain and a member of the
Kentz-sponsored squad was on one of the winning teams. The squad is excited and looking forward to attending the ADNL Annual Ball on 9th May 2008 in Abu Dhabi.

Good luck to the squad from all in the Abu Dhabi office! Pictured left: The newly-formed Kentz Abu Dhabi netball squad

L-R: Rajiv Thauipi, Amanda Maritz, Suresh Mariaraj and Paul O‘Brien

Software development continues in Saudi Arabia and Qatar on the new/revised company project control systems, Project Cost Management System (PCMS), Procurement and Material Management System (PAMMS), Document Management System (DMS), and Construction and Completion Management System (CCMS). Scheduled for beta-testing at the end of July, the systems will eventually be rolled out on all future Kentz projects.

These systems will operate on a new company-wide hardware infrastructure which was tested recently in Dublin and is now being dispatched to offices across the globe. These comprise of the very latest in server technologies, combined with the most advanced operating systems available.

Pictured above right is Kentz’s new data centre team attending the Integr8 Infrastructure Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) in Dublin in February 2008.

Kentz has also achieved another significant milestone with the Global Microsoft and Symantec Licensing Agreements coming into effect.

EDipLM Workshop 3
The third Executive Diploma in Leadership and Management group held their 3rd and final workshop in the Elite Spa and Resort, Bahrain from 7th-10th February. Over four intensive days the participants covered the following areas of development.

Vicky gives the thumbs up from the '52 Model TD.

The run took the form of a mini “Amazing Race” – they had a list of 30 clues to which they had to find the answers along the way. It took about 2 hours to complete the course and Peter and Vicky managed to get 29 out of 30 of the clues, which was one of the top three scores.

The MG is a 1952 model TD and has been lovingly restored by Chris, who has also modified the engine to 1800cc with a 5-speed gearbox, so it goes like the clappers! It was a brilliant day and they thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie between the members of the MG Club. Chris Swale has four vintage MGs and is passionate about his cars so Vicky and Peter were very honoured to drive one.

Sadly Missed – Angel Austria

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Angel Austria. Angel joined S.A. Kent on 24th September 1992. He was employed on the Sharq U&O Foster Wheeler project as an Electrical Supervisor. On 14th March last he suffered a fatal heart attack.

Angel worked in the following projects during his tenure with S.A. Kent: Sceco-Yabreen, Rastanura, Alba project – Bahrain, Berri Gas Plant, Khuff Gas, South Gosp – Aramco-Qatif, Zuluf Gosp-2 Control, Technical Support Services, DHT-Yanbu.

The management and all members of S.A. Kent’s staff are deeply grieved over the untimely and tragic death of Angel, and offer our deep condolences to all members of the bereaved family.