Mohiudeen Wood Works Co. completes 25 years of growth
Mohiudeen Wood Works Co. LLC (MWW), the oldest sawmilling company and the largest importer of round logs and sawn timber in the Middle East is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This is an important landmark in the company’s phenomenal growth from a new sawmill back in 1993, to one of the largest importers of round logs, sawn timber and other forest products in the Arabian Gulf region.
Mr. B.M. Ashraf, Founder and Managing Director of MWW said that the company’s success has largely been possible because of its passion for doing things differently. “Back in 1993 when we set up a saw mill in the middle of the desert, it seemed odd to many people. But in the process we created a new paradigm and celebrated success after success, reaching where we are today,” he said.
His travels in the early 1980s to source timber from remote corners of globe helped Mr. Ashraf establish numerous supply chains worldwide, at the same time helping him gain invaluable knowledge about the characteristics of various timber species and their applications. It is the insight thus gained that differentiates MWW in the industry.
MWW is sponsored by H. E. Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Member of the Ruling Family of Ajman and Chairman of The Ruler’s Court of Ajman. Mr. Ashraf remembers the government’s support with gratitude. “We have been able to position ourselves as the leaders of timber and allied products, evolving as the most popular supplier of dimensioned timber and natural forest products in the Gulf region, today. We take pride in the fact that we are largest sawmill in the Middle East as well one of the biggest importers of round logs from all over the world,” he said.
MWW’s expertise has been built on decades of experience and the ability to cater to rising demands of the market, making the company a name synonymous with wood in the region. Growing from strength to strength, MWW’s portfolio of clients currently includes top government entities, the largest oil and gas field development firms, leading ship building companies, the biggest marine dry docks, renowned multinational heavy construction fabrication yards, and landmark infrastructure development contractors.
Sourcing and supplying timber for highly specialized requirements is one of MWW’s many unique strengths and their ability to supply exotic species of timber to many historic landmark projects and traditional dhow builders in the Gulf is second to none. At the same time, MWW also advocates the usage of alternate timber species, refusing to be driven by commercial factors alone. Further, they emphasise sustainable practices in sourcing timber, maintaining a healthy balance of the natural forest ecosystems.
The reputation and expanse of MWW built over the years have not only positioned them as a global player in timber trade, but has also opened up countless employment opportunities for skilled professionals in the timber industry. Over the years, a key focal point of MWW’s business strategy has been to develop and maintain long term supply partnerships. For twenty five years now, MWW has been the preferred supplier of special dimensioned timber and allied products in the Gulf. Mr. Ashraf says that while the 25th anniversary is an opportunity to revel in past achievements, it is also an occasion to set new sights and pursue new ambitions of growth and success.
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BJP using women's quota bill as front to pass Delimitation Bill that will break India: Mamata
Cooch Behar (WB) (PTI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre was using the proposed amendment to the women's quota law in Parliament as a front for the Delimitation Bill that would "break the country into pieces".
The TMC will fight this Central government's move at every step, she asserted at her party's poll rally here.
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to tweak the women's quota law, along with the Delimitation Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, to implement the proposed amended women's quota law, in the Union territories of Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
According to the Constitution amendment bill, Lok Sabha seats will be increased to a maximum of 850 from the current 543 to "operationalise" the women's reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls, following a delimitation exercise based on the 2011 Census.
Seats will also be increased in state and Union territory assemblies to accommodate 33 per cent reservation for women.
Opposing the Centre's move, Banerjee alleged that "the BJP brought the Delimitation Bill while keeping the women's reservation bill at the front".
"The BJP is trying to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha to nearly 850 through the Delimitation Bill. It will break the country into pieces," the TMC supremo said.
She also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not speaking the truth about the development of north Bengal at a BJP rally last week.
"The prime minister said nothing was done for the development of north Bengal. But we spent Rs 1.72 lakh crore on the development of the region," Banerjee said and asked Modi to cross-check data before making such remarks.
