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“WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AS A COMPANY ANDAS INDIVIDUALS”

We provide leadership as a company andas individuals. UG leadership is founded on talentedemployees effectively applying soundbusiness management. We each leadthrough our competence, creativity andteamwork.

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing other.” - Jack Welch

QUARTER II | 2018

UGNEWSLETTER

WELCOME NOTE P.2

EMPLOYEE CORNER P.5

NEW JOINERS P.6

NEW BORN P.8

It’s our pleasure to welcome Onur Barim as the General Manager for Lactalis Saudi Arabia (UFIC), effective June 11th, 2018.

With a solid experience in Marketing in Turkey, Onur Actively contributed to multiple success stories for AK Gida in Turkey (Double digit growth since 7 years), significant evolution of market shares, successful brand strategies and Innovations and gaining a strong experience with different brands and categories (Milk, Butter, Cheese and Yogurt).

We wish him best of luck in his new assignment.

The foolproof way to convince people you’ll do something is to do it. Promises can be broken, delayed, amended, but actions and results cannot be denied.The best way to sell yourself is to be yourself, without pretense, with sincerity and enthusiasm, with action. Your actions are far more compelling than any words or mere appearances could be.If you wish to make a great impression, then accomplish something truly impressive. Spend your energy creating real, unique value and you won’t have to be concerned with what others think.It’s great when you do what you say you’re going to do. What’s even better is when you don’t need to say what you’re going to do because it has already been done.Don’t wait to be prodded; don’t hold off until conditions are perfect. Just move forward, take action, see a need and fill it, recognize a problem and solve it.Success is when you go beyond wishing, planning, talking, and promising. Success is yours when you take action.

1. WELCOME NOTE!

“WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AS A COMPANY AND AS INDIVIDUALS”

4. THE SUPER SOLDIERS

3. THE HONORABLE HEROES

2. SUCCESS IS WHEN YOU TAKE ACTION (RALPH MARSTON)

1. DAWOOD AKBAR NEVAREKAR2. SYED ABDUL KARIM KOTHERKANI3. ALI EL CHAYAH ABBOUD4. VIPINDAS KANGATH5. NOUR SHAIK6. ALTAF ABDUL SATAR DESAI

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5. SHARK BAIT(MOHAMED MUSTAFA)

“Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future”. A marine biologist placed a shark into a large holding tank and then released several small bait fish into the tank.As you would expect, the shark quickly swam around the tank, attacked and ate the smaller fish.The marine biologist then inserted a strong piece of clear fiberglass into the tank, creating two separate partitions. She then put the shark on one side of the fiberglass and a new set of bait fish on the other.Again, the shark quickly attacked. This time, however, the shark slammed into the fiberglass divider and bounced off. Undeterred, the shark kept repeating this behavior every few minutes to no avail. Meanwhile, the bait fish swam around unharmed in the second partition. Eventually, about an hour into the experiment, the shark gave up.This experiment was repeated several dozen times over the next few weeks. Each time, the shark got less aggressive and made fewer attempts to attack the bait fish, until eventually the shark got tired of hitting the fiberglass divider and simply stopped attacking altogether.The marine biologist then removed the fiberglass divider, but the shark didn’t attack. The shark was trained to believe a barrier existed between it and the bait fish, so the bait fish swam wherever they wished, free from harm.The moral: Many of us, after experiencing setbacks and failures, emotionally give up and stop trying. We should try not to be like the shark in the story; in fact after experiencing setbacks and failures we must exert our maximum efforts to overcome the obstacles and should learn from our mistakes and always stay positive.

“CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING 10 YEARS OF SERVICE!

“CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING 5 YEARS OF SERVICE!

WE MUST EXERT OUR MAXIMUM EFFORTS TO OVERCOME THE OBSTACLES AND LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES

6. RAMADAN KAREEM

Name: Ataul HaqueDate of joining: 31st March 1988Favorite food: Continental CuisineFavorite color: Light Blue Favorite vacation spot: Hill Areas and Beach ResortFavorite music: Indian MusicFavorite singer: Mohamed Rafi Favorite actor/actress: Dilip Kumar Favorite car: BMW Favorite hobby: Watching NatureFavorite season: WinterFavorite time of the day: Evening Favorite perfume: Fahrenheit Favorite book: Any Islamic Book Favorite place to relax: Any Pleasant and Calm Area with nature Favorite movie: DeewaarFavorite quote: Never look at bad things, do not hear bad, and do not say bad. Gandhi Ji, Favorite clothing: Smart Casual Favorite place in KSA: Beachside Favorite dessert: Tiramisu Favorite cartoon: Tom & JerryFavorite pet: Rabbit Favorite city: Chennai

Lucky number: Don’t know How long have you been living in KSA? Almost 30 years Do you enjoy KSA and why? Yes, indeed due to Islamic cultureWhen you were young where did you see yourself? Almost reached my objective What is the one thing you dream of doing that you didn’t do yet?Own business One thing you can’t stand: Discrimination Things you’re proud of: My parents Things you’re good at: Writing and communicating Describe yourself in 2 words: Honest and Hard workIf you had only 1 wish what would it be? To spend missing time with my parentsIf you were to take any position in the company what position would that be? Happy with my current position

8. EMPLOYEE’S CORNER ATAUL HAQUE

All companies gathered to enjoy the blessed moments of Ramadan Iftar ceremonies organized by UG Management team in our different branches all around the Kingdom.

2 days team building activity was held by the UTC management at Holiday Inn Halfmoon beach resort. Commercial teams across the Kingdom attended and participated in the activities throughout the event.

“NEVER LOOK AT BAD THINGS, DO NOT HEAR BAD, AND DO NOT SAY BAD.”GANDHI JI

7. UTC TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY

“WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AS A COMPANY AND AS INDIVIDUALS ”

9. HUGUES MEAUDRE’S FAREWELLIn the occasion of Hugue’s departure, UG management in the presence of Mr. Ahmad Hajj loved to share a farewell cake with all the team and to wish him all success in his new endeavours.

ALI SAFI ALSAKKAF-Khobar

RASHID NAWAZ-South

ISSAM JAMAL ABUHALTAM-Jeddah

MAHMOUD JAALOUK-Riyadh

AHMED MOHAMED SHAMSELDIN-Madina

AHMED OMAR-Riyadh

ESSAMDARWISH-Khobar

ESSAMDARWISH-Khobar

AHMED EID-Jeddah

FOUAD BADRAN

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE (AL DIYAFA)

ISLAM KHAIRY ABOELKHEIR

INDUSTRIAL COST CONTROLLER (UFIC)

LOU CARLONNE LUGO

MERCHANDISER (UTC)

MOHAMED TOHAMY ELHEFNAWY

SALES REPRESENTATIVE (UTC)

AHMED TARIQ AL SOUD

SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE (AL DIYAFA)

LOUIS ZAKHIA ELIA

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (AL DIYAFA)

MOHAMED MOHSEN ISMAIL

SALES REPRESENTATIVE (UTC)

MAHMOUD MABROUK ELOKDA

SALES REPRESENTATIVE (UTC)

ELSAYED TAGELDIN ELSAYED

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE (UTC)

ARNEL DE GUZMAN CUETO

PURCHASING COORDINATOR (UTC)

CARLO FULGENCIO MERZA

DATA ENTRY OPERATOR (UTC)

SHERIF SAADELDIN NAHLA-Khobar

MUHAMMAD IRFAN-South

MUHAMMAD RAFI-North

AMRO SHOKR-Riyadh

ASHRAF IBRAHIM HAMED-Jeddah

MOHAMMED ANWARUDDIN-South

MOHAMMAD GHULAM KHAN-Riyadh

WALID ESEILY-Madina

AHMED OMAR-Riyadh

KESHAVPRASAT -Khobar

KESHAVPRASAT -Khobar

HOSAMELDIN KHALIL AHMED-Jeddah

MOHAMEDEZZAT-Khobar

AHMED SAMIR MAHDI-Khobar

10. NEW JOINERS

11. WE HAVE A WINNER

12. WE HAVE A WINNER

We wish all the luck to the new employees who joined our group, Good Luck!

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THE PESSIMIST COMPLAINS ABOUT THE WIND. THE OPTIMIST EXPECTS IT TO CHANGE. THE LEADER ADJUSTS THE SAILS.-JOHN MAXWELL

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Our colleague Majed Awajneh is blessed with a lovely baby Boy, Youssef. Congratulations!!! Majed and wishing baby Youssef a great life full of health and happiness.

Our colleague Mahmoud Khalil is blessed with a lovely baby Girl, Ziya Mehbin. Congratulations!!! Mahmoud and wishing baby Ziya a great life full of health and happi-ness.

Our colleague Abaid ur Reh-man is blessed with a lovely baby Girl, Ayat. Congratulations!!! Abaid and wishing baby Ayat a great life full of health and happiness.

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13. NEW BORN

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Every row, column and box must contain all the digits 1 to 9.Each number can only appear once in every row, column or box.

“WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AS A COMPANY AND AS INDIVIDUALS ”