KSB Spotlight - Issue no.5

Issue No. 5 December 2022 KSB Spotlight “Leading the way to bring out the BEST” 03 11 15 17 19 Message from Soft Skills Sucessful Years of Gender Regional Sales Upgrade Teamwork Hardwork & Diversity Director - Valves Dedication at KSB

CONTENTSKSB Spotlight - December 2022 = = 05 07 03 TABLE OF 03 Message from the Sales Director - 05 Internal Trainings 07 Special Event 11 Feature Story 13 Figures This eMagazine is published quarterly for Internal use

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 13 15 17 19 21 11 Valves 15 Success Story 17 Work Anniversary 19 Gender Divertiy at KSB 21 The Peak 23 New Member of KSB ME Family It is created by the Marketing team of KSB Middle East Dubai Office.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 01 New members of the Valves Family

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KSB Spotlight - December 2022 03 Message from the Sales Director - Valves “To be able to rely on your team to overcome challenges is very motivating. It is rather a group of people with diverse backgrounds pitching with distinct ideas that will eventually be the main recipe of ”a winning solution. Mr. Jose Kurian Regional Sales Director - Valves

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 04 To have a united team take on An individual weakness is overcome by collective strength, and that is enough challenges together is the core of any to overcome the toughest of challeng- successful organization. The exhilara- es. As we reach closer to the end of tion that you feel when a group comes the year, we look at the numbers to see together with the sole objective of sur- how we have fared. mounting challenges and executes it with joy, is hard to describe. However, what cannot be represented in an Excel or PowerPoint file is the A very obvious reference would be the collective effort of many individuals recently concluded football world cup, who have gone above and beyond the in which certain teams by their sheer vir- call of duty to achieve the numbers. tue of teamwork have overcome teams with superstar individuals. I take this opportunity to thank all of them for their efforts, most of which While this may not be so obvious in a cor- remain hidden. Missing in these statis- porate environment, the benefits of a team tics are also the fun moments that we which bond together is very often visible. enjoyed over the last year, which again were the handwork of select individu- To be able to rely on your team to over- als who have come together as a team to come challenges is very motivating, con- make memorable moments for the rest sidering the fact that it is not just one of the team. A big applause to all of you. individual pitching in with ideas all the time. It is rather a group of people with Wishing all of you a Blessed Christ- diverse backgrounds pitching with dis- mas and a healthy and successful New tinct ideas that will eventually be the Year ahead. main recipe of a winning solution. This in itself rejuvenates the full team and during the next challenge the confi- dence that stems from the previous suc- cess itself acts as a catalyst to come up with new solutions.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 05 Internal Training T he objectives of conducting internal training has been achieved so far. Employees have learned soft skills that can help them to function well in their responsibility. It is indeed an informative and productive year for us at KSB Middle East FZE! Thank you for your cooperation to make this possible. Let us continue to learn and upgrade our knowledge next year.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 06 Business Etiquette Mr. Francois Naude Public Speaking Mr. Mazdak Aliabadi Letter of Credit Mr. Sandeep Pandya W/ Deutsche Bank

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 07 Special Event

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 08 ADIPEC 2022 KSB Middle East take part in the 4-day event held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 31 October to 03 No- vember 2022. THE FUTURE OF ENERGY: SECURE, AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE As the world’s largest and most influential annual gathering of energy industry professionals, every year, ADIPEC, hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), addresses the critical challenges and opportunities in a collective future where energy is secure, affordable and sustainable. Through the world-renowned Strategic Conference Programme, ADIPEC brings together over 1,500 global policymakers, CEOs, innovators, and industry experts to develop the ideas and solutions shaping the industry’s response to the realities of the energy transition. Meanwhile, the ADIPEC exhibition provides a platform where over 160,000 energy professionals from 164 countries can col- laborate, form partnerships, and engage with the latest innova- tions, technologies and solutions that unlock the real value of a decarbonised future.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 09 Diwali Some of our colleagues celebrate Diwali is a five-day long festival orig- inated in the Indian subcontinent and their traditions. As a diverse team, we is likely a fusion of harvest festivals in celebrate with them and learn from their ancient India. It is mentioned in early culture. Sanskrit texts, such as the Padma Pu- rana and the Skanda Purana. The diyas (lamps) are mentioned in Skanda Kishore Purana as symbolis- ing parts of the sun, describing it as the cosmic giver of light and energy to all life and which seasonally transi- tions in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik. The religious significance of Diwali varies regionally within India. One tradition links the festival to legends in the Hindu epic Ramayana, where Diwali is the day Rama, Sita, Laksh- man and Hanuman reached Ayodhya after a period of 14 years in exile after Rama’s army of good defeated demon king Ravana’s army of evil. During Diwali, people wear their fin- est clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes with saaki (earthen lamp), diyas and rangoli, per- form worship ceremonies of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth, light fireworks, and partake in family feasts, where mithai (sweets) and gifts are shared.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 10 Christmas People around the world have been ob- St. Nicholas gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the serving it with traditions and practices that are countryside helping the poor and both religious and secular in nature. sick, becoming known as the pro- tector of children and sailors. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the an- niversary of the birth of Jesus. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with fam- ily and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back to a monk named St. Nicholas who was born in Turkey around 280 A.D..

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 11 All About Jasny “Being part of a diverse or- ganization that has values and a good reputation in the ”market makes me proud. Mrs. Jasny Rodrigues Accountant

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 12 1. How do you like to spend your 5. What work-related accomplishment time outside of work? that you’re really proud of? Apart from taking care of my daily I am really proud of having a strong re- chores and spending time with my lationship with both new and old sup- family, I like reading novels and lis- pliers. tening to podcasts and Ted talks. Meeting my friends, and having a cup 6. If you could add one thing to our of- of coffee with them is totally one of fice/organization, what would it be? the best ways to spend my free time. It would be Transparency. We need to 2. What are you passionate about? be honest and open with each other in the organization. If there is transparen- I am keen to know and understand cy, we can build trust. people and reading is my way towards it. 7. What’s your favorite memory? 3. What’s one thing you’ve learned in I have a lot of good memories, but my your life? favorite is the one with my grandmother during my childhood days. We always have a lesson to learn in our lives. I learned that being a posi- 8. Do you play any sports? tive person and accepting what comes my way gives me peace. But the most I don’t have nor play any sports. important lesson that I learned is to prioritize myself. 9.What skill you’d like to improve on? 4. What was your first job? I have to work on my interpersonal skills. My first job was at Cosmos Star Con- sultant as an Accountant. 10. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Always a morning person.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 13 Did you know that? KSB Middle East Non-GCC (WW&W) has delivered Pumps in Sudan. Project Name: Sewage pumps for Khartoum North State Sanitary corporation Project Cost “Pumps & Accessories”: 267,338.12 Euro Customer: Khartoum state Sanitary corporation Khartoum State is consisting three main towns; Khartoum, Khartoum North & Om Durman. Khartoum state Sanitary corporation is the responsible authority for the sewage system. Sewage Network is spread in two towns only, Khartoum & Khartoum north, it serves 7% of the Khartoum state population. Khartoum state population about 7,000,000. The system was constructed in the year 1965 by the American Aid as financing department. In 1987 an Extension has been constructed by the Japanese Government as Do- nors. Now the system consists of over 30 pumping stations, classified into lift stations, booster station and main stations, each station consisting of minimum 2 pump and maximum 4 pumps, motor size 7.5 Kw, 11 Kw, 200 Kw.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 14 Thank you to our Non-GCC (W&WW) sales team and coordination with our agent in Sudan. Photos & Information provided by: Monawir Engineering Company Ltd. Khartoum North industrial street B (6) P .O. Box 2125 Khartoum/Sudan Tel.: +249185314810 / +249912151163 +249912309429

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KSB Spotlight - December 2022 16 Project: Veolia Saudi Arabia’s Integrated Waste to Energy Central Utilities and Valorization Plant T he logistics department was able to reduce freight spending by $23,000 as a result of good teamwork and distributive negotiations with various forwarders. There were five different forwarders used for the total movements. This resulted in a direct savings of $59,000 in freight charges. The extraordinary savings help the sales team improve their net margin on the order by 4%. Number of suppliers: Seven suppliers from Five different countries Number of shipments: 15 Movements (Supplier – KSB ME – Customer) Budgeted Freight for the project: $82,000.00 Photos & Information provided by: Logistics Department

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 17 Work Anniversary It is an abso- lute pleasure work- ing with such a ded- icated employee who promises to be an essential part of the company’s future. Happy Work Anniversary! Mr. Abdul Ahad Ali Mr. Rodolfo Hacbang Projects Engineer - Valves Document Controller Hard work and loyalty is a gift not everyone possess- es. But you got it, and we are glad to have someone like you working for us. Keep up your excellent work and continue to inspire us, cheers to all your in- credible years of work. Happy Work Anniversary! Mr. Ihshan Jabeer Mr. Syed Fahad Application Manager - Pumps Sales Manager - PCC

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 18 Dedication means many things to many people, but to us, com- mitment is you. The way you have dedicated yourself to this company is genuinely admirable. Happy Work Anniversary! Mr. Antony Varghese Mr. Mukesh Kumar Mrs. Safira Andrade Logistics Executive Project Manager - Pumps Order Processing Specialist Over the past 20 years, Rafi has been an integral part of Abu Dhabi team. Having an employee like you is a matter of utmost pride and gratitude. Your loyal- ty and hard work have set an example for everyone in our organization. Thank you for being a part of our team. Happy Work Anniversary! Mr. Rafi Mohammed Office Administrator - Abu Dhabi

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 19 Gender Diversity at KSB KSB is actively contributing towards achieving the United Nations’ 17 sus- tainable development goals, one of which is achieving gender equality. There is strong evidence that diverse teams work more successfully. In recognition of this, KSB is committed to improving diversity within the company and has set itself the target of increasing the proportion of women in leadership positions to at least 20 percent latest by 2025. Currently only 13% of management positions worldwide are held by wom- en, only 7% in region MEA-R. Naturally, this also implies raising the number of women throughout the company worldwide, irrespective of management or staff. In region MEA-R there are companies ranging from 0% women up to 50%. To support KSB in these ambitions, a number of measures have been defined. During 2021 female colleagues from different departments and loca- tions participated in a pilot training course to un- derstand the differences between men and wom- en in a working environment. This seminar was a revelation and most participants came to the conclusion a global women’s network would be valuable for KSB. A workshop was conducted with a business The main goals the Women’s Network will psychologist Silke Foth, who has worked for be focussing on with subsequent measures 25 years as a management consultant, coach are to encourage and challenge women, to and business mediator to establish a concept establish diversity, to increase number of for a women’s network at KSB. Consequent- women in decision making boards and to ly, these ideas were consolidated and pre- actively support networking. Interesting sented to the board who have given their full fact is that an average male employee may support. The aim is, amongst other things, spend up to 30% of his working time net- to establish a framework for promoting in- working, whereas women tend not to net- ternal networking among women within the work or if they do, then it is in their own company and providing space for their pro- spare time! fessional interaction and further development focussing on to inspire, support and excel with each other.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 20 In November a kick-off workshop Based on her insights into all around the world was held in Frankenthal, with rituals and networks in the the possibility to join around 40 female employees from world of work, Foth devel- in and hear the inspir- Frankenthal, Grünstadt, Halle and oped a practical guide spe- ing key notes. Pegnitz, with opening words by cifically for female managers CEO Stephan Timmermann, An- for the world dominated by drea Teutenberg, Member of the “status games” in male-dom- Administrative Board of KSB Man- inant corporate systems. The agement SE, and Martina Szautner, lecture was followed by an Head of Human Resources. Psy- intensive discussion. One chologist Silke Foth, spoke about month later the kick-off event “The Power of Rituals and Net- was held virtually via Teams, works”. giving female networkers “We do not promote you because you’re women, but because you’re good and bring differ- ent perspectives to our company,” Stephan Timmermann said as he bade farewell, adding, “Stay just the way you are.” The next steps for the Women’s Network are to recruit networkers worldwide and grow global structures, start- ing with a pilot regional hub in MEA-R. Furthermore, a number of trainings, events, meetings and working groups are being planned for members in 2023. Trainings and key notes for the global KSB management team and members of staff are also being prepared to increase the awareness and bring us one step closer to gender equality.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 21 The Peak Nestled between Moon-like Hajar Mountains, Shawka (Showka) area T rekking has been a year- serves as an ideal start for a relatively easy trekking adventure. Trekking in ly tradition for employees who en- Wadi Showka can last between a few joy adventure. It all started in No- hours to a full day of movement. vember 2019, when Mr. Varghese Lonappan led the group. Suitable for most age groups and fit- ness levels, this UAE hiking trail also Even though Varghese is now in has room for picnics and overnight Kenya, his legacy still continues. camping along the way. They believe that trekking can help you appreciate the simple pleasures At the back of the Shawka Dam you of nature, such as a tree growing on will find a concrete staircase winding a mountain slope or an overlook- all the way up to the top of the hill. ing stunning and relaxing scenery, Use those staircase to safely access the and they continue to explore differ- very top of the mountain. There are a ent mountain areas in the UAE, and couple resting stops along the way as this year they trek at Wadi. well with fantastic views. Wadi Al Shawka is located on the This man-made staircase is where our Eastern exteriors of the Ras Al hike begins. Your leg muscles will get Khaimah Emirate, Shawka dam a nice burning sensation while climb- is only an hour-long drive from ing up nearly 300 meters. Once you Dubai. reach the top of the staircase, striking Hajar mountain views will be await- ing for you.

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KSB Spotlight - December 2022 23 New member of KSB Middle East Family Mr. Sami Jesri Document Controller Sami recently joined KSB Middle His passion is helping people and he East on 21st November 2022 as a Doc- wishes to be of service to anyone who is ument Controller. He is a graduate of in need of aid. He hopes to grow pro- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical En- fessionally with KSB ME and apply his gineering in the year 2022 from Abu knowledge in mechanical engineering to Dhabi University. He was introduced reach new heights with the company. to KSB during his internship at KSB Su- premeserv from June to August 2022 Sami enjoys the various arts of film and in Abu Dhabi. theater as well as learning about the aerodynamics of motor vehicles.

KSB Spotlight - December 2022 KSB is a global company. Now operates a total of 33 manufacturing sites and has subsidiaries and representatives in over 100 countries. KSB Middle East FZE Jebel Ali Freezone South 3 Dubai, United Arab Emirates