A country rich in history and heritage

Blessed with a magnificent topography that is unique and untouched

Steeped in history, culture and traditions, Oman continues to make magnificent strides in all spheres of development with progressive government initiatives

Modern Oman is a land of thriving opportunities for new business partnerships

The Sultanate Of Oman

Oman - a leisure destination and a major business hub for global enterprises

Oman lies on the Tropic of Cancer in the extreme southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula, covering an area of major strategic importance.

Oman today is a vibrant growing economy functioning as a modern state on par with the best of the developed world but remains at heart a traditional country with pride in its history, culture and heritage.

Oman a part of GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), borders the United Arab Emirates on the northwest, Saudi Arabia on the west, and Yemen on the southwest

About Oman

Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the country has witnessed sustainable development and economic growth in all spheres of industry and commerce

Area: Second largest landmass among GCC states. The Sultanate of Oman, with an area of 309,500 square kms, encompasses diverse range of topography, including mountains ranges, arid deserts and fertile plains

About Oman

Four Governorates Muscat, Musandam, Dhofar, Al Buraimi

About Oman

Population: Total 2.9 mn (The Report: Oman 2012) 70% Nationals and 30% Expats (Approx.)

Language: Arabic, English

Major Cities/Towns Muscat - Capital of Oman Sohar, Salalah, Sur, Nizwa

Religion: Islam: Ibadhi 75%, Sunni & Shia, but a liberal state with freedom of practicing ones faith

Economic Indicators

GDP - per capita (PPP): $28,500 (2012 est.)

OMAN GDP REAL GROWTH:

Improved investment climate and domestic demand together with sound economic policies has ensured consistent growth

Source: CIA Factbook

Economic Indicators

Currency: Rial Omani, pegged to the dollar Major Industries: Oil, Natural Gas, Agriculture, Fishing, Tourism Major Trading Partners: Japan, UAE, South Korea, China, EU, Thailand Ports: 6 ports A young population – 50% below the age of twenty.Focus on Education, IT, Research, Tourism, Construction and Infrastructure

Expanding markets for luxury and branded goods

Stable and steady growth in infrastructure and government spending

Growing economic prosperity

Growth

Oman is one of the major business hubs in the GCC

Strategically located, Oman controls most of the ancient and modern maritime trade routes in the world

The travel and tourism industry has been a key pillar of the economy and is to expand at a significantly higher rate in this decade.

Diversification of economy is a key factor that will drive all industries to excel

Oman is ranked 47 out of 185 economies in ‘Ease of Doing Business’ - World Bank 2013 ((http://www.doingbusiness.org)

A land of myriad opportunities

Khimji Ramdas – Since 1870

• Leading business conglomerate in Oman• Diversified group, with interests in trading, distribution, retailing, training, restaurants and manufacturing.• An annual turnover of more than $ 1 bn• SAP integrated business processes• India Operations with Procter and Gamble (P&G )• Committed to customer service and excellence• Offers world’s leading brands in products & services• World class distribution and supply chain• Employs more than 5000 employees spread across Oman, UAE and India.

Set new benchmarks in quality leadership

Vision

“To uphold the legacy of our proud past and strive to realise the full potential and promise of this millennium.”

Mission

“To sustain our leadership position nurtured over a period of a century requires more than just entrepreneurship. It takes superior product skills, dedication to excellence and quality in everything we do and a corporate environment marked by teamwork, accountability and constant innovation.”

Then & Now

Over a century ago, Ramdas Thackersey set sail from the coastal town of Mandvi in Kutch, on India’s western coastHis son Khimji Ramdas followed him. His sons, Gokaldas Khimji and Mathradas Khimji established the company

The Current Directors:Kanaksi Gokaldas KhimjiAnil Mathradas KhimjiAjay Mathradas KhimjiPankaj Kanaksi KhimjiNailesh Kanaksi KhimjiHritik Ajay KhimjiMihir Ajay KhimjiCharanjiv Taneja

Over decades KR has built an enviable reputation for trust, reliability, quality, commitment and a win-win approach

Robust Governance Structure & Processes37 divisions under 4 business groups in Oman with international operations in UAE and India - headed by Group CEOs

Group CEOs report to Directors, entailing a high degree of top level participative management

Centralised head office functions facilitate effective Finance, HR, IT, Audit, Corporate and Marketing Communication efforts across all KR Groups

Strategic mix of control and delegation ensures high business efficiency; Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction

Beacon of strengths

143 Years of Corporate Excellence in Oman

Firmly entrenched in the farthest corners of the country

Unique insights into Oman and its market demographics and psychographics

Deep understanding of the customer psyche

Offers leading global brands with emphasis on promoting a wide range of Omani products

Extensive market coverage with intensive customer engagements

More than 400 global brands trust KR

Manufacturing facilities for Paints in Muscat, Printing and Packaging (Roto Packing) factory in UAE, and Steel Office Furniture in Sohar (JV with Godrej)

Supporting government initiatives to encourage and accelerate private sector growth

Initiating programmes that add value to government plans for empowering Omanis

Educational improvements and Omanisation of work force through periodic orientation & training

People Power Company – We believe only a happy employee can keep customers happy

We enrich the lives of our customers and employees and contribute to the infrastructural and industrial progress of Oman

Committed to progress

• Unbeatable network with more than 3500 distributor points

• Unmatched warehousing facilities spread over 100,000 m2

•Unequalled customer interface through 100 plus retail outlets spread across Oman. • Unrivalled workforce of more than 5000 employees across Oman, UAE and India, with profound marketing insights honed over decades

• More than anything, it’s the unparalleled TRUST that more than 400 global brands place in us, which makes us one of the largest business conglomerates in Oman.

Why Khimji Ramdas?

Our network of 100+ showrooms & outlets across Oman

- 60 Consumer Products Retail outlets (Khimji’s Mart, Al Asalah Mart, Oman Oil quick shops, ROP Welfare Market) across Oman - 31 Pizza Hut International chain of restaurants with world famous brands including Cafe Vergnano 1882, Café Italiano and The Bollywood and The Indus - 6 Luxury & Lifestyle outlets - 12 Bait Al Ahlam premium showrooms displaying a range of Home Products & Building essentials - 1 State-of-the-art exclusive watches showroom

A vast pool of trained professionals with excellent networking contacts with the government institutions and large corporate

When you partner with Khimji Ramdas, you automatically leverage the advantagesof its presence and leadership in Oman.

Why Khimji Ramdas?

• KR’s customer-centric philosophy promotes best practices and innovations in customer care.

• Customer Care Toll-free helpline is managed by highly trained officers.

• Award winning KR Blog (Bright Sparks) - The first corporate blog in Oman - Over 400 views per day - Serves as a customers hub for complaints, grievances, appreciation and queries.

• The Facebook page gives real time information about products, services, and promotions.

Khimji Ramdas Group was recognized at the 1st Oman Customer Service Excellence Awards 2012

Khimji Ramdas takes its role as a corporate citizen seriously and is actively involved in training and development of National talent for greater responsibility. It supports several charities and civil organizations in the Sultanate of Oman involved with

Corporate Social Responsibility

We care - for our employees, our customers and our society

• Children and people with Special needs• Education & Sports• Health and Welfare• SME Entrepreneurship • Environment• Blood Donation Camps• Training on Defensive Driving

Our Key Operations

Infrastructure Group

• Office Furniture and Storage Solutions• Home Furniture • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • Appliances and Kitchens • Building Materials • Electrical Products • Industrial Machinery & Tools• Construction • Engineering Services• Paints • Construction Services

Consumer Products Group

• Procter and Gamble • Philip Morris • Commodities • Pharmaceuticals - Khimji Pharmacy - Kaya Skin Clinic• Consumer Products - Bel Groupe - Consumer Agencies • CPG Retail - Khimji’s Mart - Aswaiq Al Asalah Mart - ROP Welfare Shops - Oman Oil Quick Shops

Projects & Logistics Group

Projects • Automobile & Defense Projects• Special Projects• Marine Projects• Al Ahlia Environmental Services• Automotive WorkshopLogistics• Khimji Ramdas Shipping • Clearing and Forwarding• Air Cargo • Blue Eagle Logistics• Kuehne+Nagel• KR Insurance Services• Middle East Fuji Khimji’s• Schenker Khimji’s• Khimji’s Sparkle Marine Services• Khimji’s House of Travel• KR Relocation Services• KR Shipping Dubai• KR and Sons Dubai

Lifestyle Group

• Luxury & Lifestyle• Watches • Restaurants Khimji International LLC - Pizza Hut - The Bollywood - The Indus Khimji Restaurants Int LLC - Caffe Vergnano 1882 - Café italiano • Education & Training (Khimji Training Institute) • Information and Communication Technology

To focus on growth effectively, the KR businesses have been segmented into 4 core groups:

Our Key Operations

UAE and INDIA

UAE Operations India Operations Khimji Ramdas India Private Limited (KRIPL)

•KR Shipping Dubai • Khimji Ramdas P&G - New Delhi

•KR and Sons Dubai • Khimji Ramdas P&G - Gujarat

•Commodities - Deira Dubai

•Middle East Fuji Khimji Shipping UAE

For decades now, Khimji Ramdas has always striven to offer quality products and services to the people in Oman. Our ubiquitous presence, our strong reliable service support, and a deep understanding of the market, has led many global and premium domestic brands to partner with us.

Our credo of "Customer First” has earned us the abiding faith and trust of all our stakeholders. Today, as our nation's economy becomes stronger, KR stands committed to caring for and enriching the lives of all those we touch with our diverse offerings.

A Message

Sheikh Kanaksi Gokaldas Khimji Director, Khimji Ramdas Group

TOUCHING LIVES… TOUCHING HEARTS

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