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Tristar Half Marathon to be held on February 23


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... [...]

January 23rd, 2025

Tristar and RoSPA at Intersec 2025


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-... [...]

January 15th, 2025

All set for Tristar Community Run on February 4


The organizers of the Tristar Community Run which will be held on February 4 at the Mina Rashid conducted an ocular inspection of the scenic routes where participants to the 10-, 5- and 3-kilometers will be running. The biggest attraction will be the world-famous ocean-liner Queen Elizabeth 2 which is now a floating hotel. The ship was launched in September 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Registration is free and still open to all ages, with a special one-kilometer course for young children and senior citizens. There will be ample parking space for all participants who can opt for a free medical check-up before they run. Everyone will receive healthy beverages and snacks after they run, with DJ entertainment, while some will go home with raffle prizes.

Interested individuals should register with Meher Un Nisa of Team Sport UAE via email info@teamsportsuae.com or WhatsApp 054-4566283. Running shirts will be provided and... [...]

January 16th, 2024

Tristar to sponsor 2nd Community Run in 2025


With the huge success of the first-ever Tristar Community Run held last Sunday, February 4, the company’s CEO, Eugene Mayne, announced that next year’s edition will be bigger with even more surprises. Entry to the Tristar Community Run is free and open to all ages.

More than 600 individuals from over 30 countries joined the event held at Mina Rashid where the world-famous Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean-liner is docked. The overall Top 3 finishers in the 10-kilometer distance represented six countries. In the Female Category, Sameh Ben Fredj of France finished first clocking in 00:46:01, followed by Ioanna Morati of Greece with a time of 00:46:30, and Lyn Nicolas of the Philippines finishing third place in 00:48:11.

In the Male Category, Abdelali Bouazzaoui of Morocco won with a time of 00:36:16, followed by Gmt Macahria of Kenya clocking in 00:37:17, and Mohamed Shamil of Sri Lanka finishing third in 00:38:44.

The Tristar Community... [...]

February 4th, 2024

Ministry of Education Thanks Tristar for Supporting NSTI


Tristar Group CEO Eugene Mayne pose with H.E. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Education, with the Memento of Appreciation for supporting the National Science Technology and Innovation (NSTI) Festival held at Dubai Festival City from February 1 to 5.

Tristar was invited to set up its ‘Kids Traffic Arena’ which educates school children of various ages on the importance of wearing seat belts and of following traffic rules like not using mobile phone while driving. These children will remind their parents or any driver on what they have learned; and someday they, too, will be driving vehicles.

February 5th, 2024

Mr. Mayne Recognized by The Nautical Institute UAE


Tristar Group CEO, Mr. Eugene Mayne, was the Guest of Honor at the Nautical Institute UAE Marine Ball. He was recognized for initiating the annual Tristar ‘Safety at Sea’ Conference whose inaugural session was held on November 10, 2019. The initiative to promote the physical and mental well-being of seafarers globally has received awards from the Seatrade Maritime Awards, Arabia CSR Awards, Logistics Middle East Awards, Maritime Standard Awards, and Golden Peacock Global Awards.

“As custodians of maritime safety and standards, we must strive for excellence in all that we do. Whether we are navigating a vessel through treacherous waters, managing complex operations in port, or developing innovative solutions to maritime challenges, we must hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. However, we must also remain mindful of the human elements that lies at the heart of our profession,” Mr. Mayne expressed in his speech.

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March 1st, 2024

Tristar Wins Golden Peacock Business Excellence Award


Tristar Group received the Golden Peacock Business Excellence Award today, March 5, during the opening session of the Annual 2024 UAE Global Convention by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, held at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel.

The award is presented to organizations in different sectors which are adjudged to have made the most significant achievements in the field of Business Excellence.

Tristar Group CEO Eugene Mayne (2nd right) received the Golden Peacock from Indian Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Sunjay Sudhir (2nd left). With them are IOD, India President Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath (left), PVSM, AVSM (Retd) and Tristar Group Chief Administrative Office Balaji Nagabhushan (right).

Mr. Mayne was one of the convention’s keynote speakers whose theme is ‘Leadership for Business Excellence and Innovation’. He talked about future-proofing business against uncertainties and the Board’s role in steering this strategy.

He cited the astonishing success story of Abu Dhabi as a ‘sterling example,... [...]

March 5th, 2024

Tristar Wins Energy Supply Chain of the Year Award


Tristar received the Energy Supply Chain of the Year Award at the Logistics Middle East Awards of the ITP Media Group.

According to the organizers, this category recognises companies offering transportation and storing solutions for bulk volatile cargo and their innovation and commitment to excellence rather than the total volume of transported cargo or market share.

The organizers commented: “Tristar Transport\'s distinction as the Energy Supply Chain of the Year reflects its unparalleled integration and innovation within the liquid logistics sector, offering comprehensive solutions across the downstream oil and gas industry.”

This is the second time Tristar received the award. The first was in 2021 - https://www.tristar-group.co/news_and_events/post/230/Tristar_Wins_2_Awards_at_Logistics_Middle_East_Awards

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March 6th, 2024

2nd Tristar International Women’s Day


Tristar held its annual International Women’s Day event at the Kempinski Boulevard Dubai, with 150 external stakeholders promoting the UN’s ‘HeForShe’ movement. The second edition of the symposium, led by eminent women from across the UAE, highlighted the crucial roles that men can and must play in the professional and personal development of women.

As a signatory of the UN Women Empowerment Principles, and an avid upholder of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Tristar is keen on increasing support to women and their cruciality, especially with context to SDG 5 on promoting gender equality. In his opening address, founder and CEO of Tristar Group, Eugene Mayne spoke of the need for men and boys to be educated and enlightened about their roles in achieving this. “Men and boys must take greater responsibility for change, and begin questioning the dynamics of their actions, words and even thoughts, before they fully engage... [...]

March 8th, 2024

Shell, Tristar Group, RM Parks Inc. partner for Sri Lanka fuel retailing


The Shell brand will enter the Sri Lankan fuel retailing market later this year after Shell Brands International AG (“Shell”) and RM Parks (Private) Limited signed a retail brand license agreement, and affiliates of Shell and RM Parks (Private) Limited signed a product supply agreement.

RM Parks (Private) Limited is a partnership of the Tristar Group (“Tristar”), a fully integrated energy logistics business serving the downstream oil and gas industry, and RM Parks Inc, an experienced distributor of Shell fuels in the North American fuel retailing market.

RM Parks (Private) Limited will rebrand to Shell an existing network of 150 retail fuel stations across Sri Lanka, which it was awarded a contract to operate for an initial period of 20 years by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in 2023.

Building on Shell’s proven experience as the global leader in mobility, in bringing... [...]

March 22nd, 2024