Tristar Group has unveiled details of a Half Marathon to be held on February 23 at Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba and Meydan District. This is the second such event presented by the Dubai-headquartered global energy logistics firm, after launching the Tristar Community Run in February last year.
The Tristar Half Marathon will feature four runs of 21.1km, 10km, 5km and 3km, across scenic routes juxtaposed against the Dubai skyline. Registration is open in various categories across different age groups for a nominal fee, while participants for the 3km race can enrol for free. Male and female winners in the two longest races will win cash prizes.
Eugene Mayne, Group CEO of Tristar said he was delivering on a public promise: “Last year, after we concluded a successful community run, I announced a bigger event with greater impact, and our teams have been working on it. We have been promoting road safety for... [...]
As the UAE continues to grow as a global hub for innovation and business, road safety remains a vital component of its social sustainability agenda. In year four of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 to halve road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030, Intersec 2025 will feature influential global safety leaders discussing critical road safety issues as a major social sustainability challenge.
According to Emirates News Agency, taking place from 14th-16th January 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the Intersec 2025 Safety and Health Conference will explore how organisations in the UAE and across the region can adopt strategic approaches to manage road-related risks and meet the objectives of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations. Global road fatalities are rising, with 92% occurring in low-... [...]
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) signed an Agreement with Tristar Energy Limited, a division of UAE-based Tristar Group, for operating a newly constructed fuel storage facility and fuel hydrant pipeline system. Tristar has constructed a 12-million litres fuel storage tank farm already and laid an underground fuel pipeline to supply fuel directly to aircraft. The new facility built will hold additional fuel storage at the Entebbe International Airport, with enhanced safety for safe and good air traffic turnaround at the airport, which will benefit the Ugandan people and regional development. This will also boost the growing number of operators at the airport.
Tristar has future expansion plans to meet any demand in the long term. When fully completed, the fuel farm will have 22 million litres storage and a 7km fuel hydrant pipeline with 43 fuel hydrant pits covering the entire airport. The storage facility and fuel hydrant pipeline are... [...]
The Maritime Logistics Team conducted four activities in two days inside SOHAR Port and Freezone with Tristar crew members and seafarers from various service providers. On December 10, a Man Overboard Drill and a Fire Safety Drill were simulated at the Tristar Pride with the participation of the Port of Sohar Marine Safety Team, ZERO, Port Security Police and Oman Pesco.
Next day, a clean-up activity at the Jetty called Harbor Clean Day and a free medical check-up by Aster Hospital were conducted involving all seafarers. The day ended with a Health & Safety Session and Fellowship Dinner with officials from SOHAR Port and Freezone and the entire Seafarers Community within the Port of Sohar.
The Tristar Team comprised Tim Coffin, Saji Nair, Capt. Nazeef Sidique and Aneesh Manakkathodi. The port’s Harbour Master, Batti Al Shibli, commended Tristar for initiating the activities and is looking forward to next year’s events... [...]
In celebration of the UAE’s 53rd National Day – Eid Al Etihad, Khaleej Times honoured 53 men and women who have helped define the nation’s progress. From community leaders and innovators to cultural champions, the newspaper said these pioneers continue to play an important role in transforming their industries while elevating the UAE’s good standing. It added that their impact reflects the resilience, ambition, and unity that define the UAE’s success story.
Tristar Founder and Group CEO, Mr. Eugene Mayne, is included for having ‘transformed the UAE logistics industry by pioneering sustainable supply chain solutions and enhancing road safety standards.’
Tristar Group collected its 10th Golden Peacock Global Award at the recent London Global Convention of the Institute of Directors (IOD), India. The Dubai-based energy logistics company with presence in more than 30 countries was represented by Group CEO Eugene Mayne (2nd from left) and Group CAO Balaji Nagabhushan (holding the award for Sustainability). “Discharging business responsibly is crucial to sustainable excellence and success. Golden Peacock Awards recognize the best among organisations, which have significantly embedded risk management strategies and sustainability practices into their operations and decision-making processes, leading to improved company performance,” said Dr. V.K. Agnihotri, IAS (Retd.), Director General of IOD, India. Tristar has been previously recognized for its CSR programs, Occupational Health & Safety, Business Excellence and ESG best practices.
The Tristar Group’s annual ‘Safety at Sea’ conference saw the dynamic involvement of more than 200 government authorities, diplomats, maritime industry leaders and professional sailors in Dubai, and virtual participation from almost 500 seafarers around the world.
Senior envoys from the UAE, Indian and Philippines Governments, and global authorities on marine safety and welfare addressed the event, with real-time online participation from crew bases in the UAE, Oman, Philippines, India, and Myanmar, and from many of Tristar’s ocean-going and coastal vessels around the world.
Eugene Mayne, Group CEO of Tristar, who instituted this event in 2019 after two of the company’s own sailors died by suicide at sea, has grown it into a regional forum that shapes opinion and action about mental health for seafarers. Delivering the welcome address, he enumerated the many steps that can prevent tragedy – especially asking for help and giving it. “Communicating about our own stress or... [...]
The Road Transport operations of Tristar Group in the UAE and Qatar were awarded by Linde Global Helium for covering 4 million kilometres without an accident. Officials of the leading global industrial and medical gases company turned over the awards to Product Head – Road Transport (UAE) Arundhan Alphones and Group Manager for HSE Sridhar Srinivasalu during their Safety Commitment Day on October 24. The event also marked 20 years of successful partnership between Tristar and Line with outstanding safety and operation performance. Road Transport and Warehousing (RTW) GM Shivananda Baikady was also present at the event with other team members and thanked Linde for the recognition and long association.
Tristar was the Exclusive Sponsor of the 12th Cycle of the Arabia CSR & Sustainability Forum organised by Arabia CSR Network and held under the patronage of the UAE’s Ministry of Economy. Themed \"Sustainable Prosperity: Reorienting for a Balanced Future,\" the forum brought together global and regional leaders, sustainability experts, and industry practitioners to explore innovative strategies for creating a more sustainable and resilient future for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Tristar Group CEO Eugene Mayne spoke and participated in the panel discussion on Creating Value with Sustainable Investments: Strategies, Practices and Examples. With him in photo are H.H. Engineer Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al-Qasimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation Department and Member of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah Executive Council, and Mrs. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Founder, President and CEO of Arabia CSR Network.
The forum is a platform that takes place annually... [...]
Tristar Road Transport and Warehousing GM, Shivananda Baikady, was one of the speakers at the Health & Safety Conference of the recent WETEX event, where he spoke about Tristar’s road safety best practices such as the holding of a Quarterly Safety Meeting (QSM) with drivers and ground staff where Tristar customers and suppliers as well as local authorities share specific perspectives on road safety to further change driving behaviours.
Some Tristar drivers transport Dangerous Goods and they are trained specifically to handle such products with special focus on defensive driving techniques and to anticipate third party behaviour on the road. Tristar has already retrofitted distraction monitoring devices on its trucks to track driver behaviour and to make sure Tristar trucks are operated safely as possible.
WETEX is the Middle East’s largest sustainability and clean energy technology exhibition organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
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