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79 CEO TODAY MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2020 Hospital ity www.khc .com.kw Founded on June 12, 1962, Kuwait Hotels Company was the brainchild of a group of leading companies and government institutions’ vision to establish first-class hospitality projects, inside Kuwait and abroad, through a group of affiliated companies, specializing in hospitality, and particularly the business of hotel management. In 1984, Kuwait Hotels Company was listed in the Kuwait Stock Exchange, reflecting the stability of the company’s operational and financial status.. Since its inception, Kuwait Hotels Company has participated in many projects, including the Luxury Hilton International Hotels in Kuwait and Khartoum, the Churchill Hotel in London, and other similar projects locally and internationally. In 2003, KIPCO, one of the largest and leading holding companies in the MENA Region, acquired Kuwait Hotels Company for its major shares. Through this acquisition, KIPCO aims to develop the company into a leader in the hospitality business in the region and the arm group in that sector.. Our Subsidiries Kuwait Catering Company (KCC) Kuwait Catering Company (KCC) was established in late 1978 to cope with the needs of rapid economic development and life in Kuwait and to support the catering needs of both the government and the private sector. By early 1980, KCC had become the market leader, with a solid customer base including hospitals, schools, military bases, and private and public sectors. KCC currently serves in Banquet catering, Inflight catering, variety home delivery restaurants includes Traditional Kuwaiti, Indian, Chinese, Turkish foods. Safat Catering Services The year 1983 marked the inauguration of Safat Catering Services. Over the years, we have acquired a rich experience in the industrial catering sector. Safat ‘s production capacity is 40000 meals per day. Safat serves in the area of General Catering services, Customized catering services, Cafeteria services and Office / Corporate catering. Safir Hotels & Resorts Safir Hotels & Resorts manages 10 hotels located in 6 countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa region with local insight that comes from over 19 years of experience. While Safir Hotels & Resorts believes in providing excellent hospitality services and facilities, what sets us apart is the genuine interest our hotel management takes in our guests. SIHM operates in the hospitality industry, and the company’s activities include managing, leasing, and developing hotels. SIHM also provides technical assistance and advisory services, in addition to other hospitality related activities. Safir Support Services Safir Support Services was inaugurated in 2007, with the main objective of providing administrative and technical support manpower development, and creative solutions. Currently Safir support service is providing the Information Technology services KHC and its subsidiaries.