<p>Built on a foundation of trust and tradition, the relationship between Al Hafez and Shell started in the 1960s, making Al Hafez, Shell&rsquo;s oldest and most valuable business partner in the region.</p>

<p>The association started when Al Havez worked with Shell to distribute Shell Chemical products, mainly supplying Kuwait National Petroleum refineries .</p>

<p>Both companies, Shell and Al Hafez, have grown their businesses&nbsp; tremendously. Al Havez has increased staff strength from tens to hundreds, training them to the highest levels, adding more products to the portfolio and becoming Shell&rsquo;s leading supplier of lubricants in the Kuwait market.</p>

<p>In the early 1970s, Al Hafez was appointed as a distributor of Shell products in Kuwait after reporting strong sales in the chemical products.</p>

<p>Al Hafez has made substantial investments in the business. One of these investments includes a sprawling, state-of-the-art warehouse:</p>

<ul>
	<li>100 percent self-owned</li>
	<li>Constructed on a massive 4000sqm</li>
	<li>Built up area of 1600sqm with large storage</li>
	<li>Greenfield project</li>
	<li>Certified by local authorities in Kuwait</li>
	<li>Innovative and modern facility</li>
	<li>Environment-friendly</li>
	<li>Caters to both government tenders and local market sales</li>
	<li>Equipped to handle the growing demands of the pharma and lubricants business</li>
	<li>Avante garde logistics and distribution mechanisms</li>
</ul>

<p>Al Hafez&rsquo;s Shell product portfolio of lubricants includes:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Aviation, marine and specialized products</li>
	<li>All engine oils</li>
	<li>Industrial products.</li>
</ul>

<p>Both companies share a joint vision and strategy: to achieve harmony and mutual prosperity with its partners within the local communities. It is these mutually shared values that further strengthen the relationship, enabling it to weather turmoil and challenges,&nbsp; such as the Iraq invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and the recent Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shell&rsquo;s Regional Office in Dubai further spurred Al Hafez&rsquo;s growth due to joint promotional and training activities that include technical support and guidance on HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) matters.</p>

<p>In recent years, and in keeping with modernization, both companies are focused on embracing technology and shifting operations to digital and E-commerce platforms.</p>

<p>Al Hafez is also actively seeking to extend value-added services to its customers in Kuwait. Towards this end, Al Hafez is investing further in its infrastructure and collaborating with suppliers that share its mutual vision and work ethos.</p>