AlFalak and Al-Khaleej Group, the leading IT and Communications Solutions Provider in the GCC region, handed out tenure awards to employees and highlighted honors received from key corporate partners during a recent annual recognition event attended by the Group's key officials and its dedicated employees. The event was held at the Al-Gosaibi Hotel in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Ahmed Ashadawi, president and CEO of AlFalak, chairman of Al Khaleej Computers Board of Directors, and Board member and president of Al Khaleej Holding, was honored for 30 years of continuous service to the group. A total of 76 employees were recognized for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of loyal service to the company as well. The event also provided an opportunity to celebrate major awards received from key partners during the past year, including “Best HP Supplies Partner in the KSA”, “Best Performance Award” from Blue Coat Systems, “Alcatel-Lucent's Outstanding Regional Business Partner”, and “KSA's Fastest Growing Partner” from Aruba Networks. “It doesn't feel as though 30 years have passed; I still feel that we have a lot more work to do, and more achievements to pursue. The past years have been very productive for our group only because of the exceptional performance of our employees, many of whom have received due recognition today. The reminder of the various accolades we have accepted from some of the world's top IT organizations will definitely serve as a motivation for all of us to continue our spirit of excellence and teamwork,” said Ashadawi. The AlFalak and Al-Khaleej Group include AlFalak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Company, Al-Khaleej Computers and Electronic Systems, Al-Khaleej Training & Education Co., Saudi American Systems Engineering (SASEC), and Medical Care & Sciences Co. The Group's combined operations are worth over SAR 970 million. Its more than 2,500 employees and key partners from various sectors support the diverse needs of its clients. AlFalak and Al-Khaleej Group's principal activities include information and communications technology, technical training and education and security systems. It provides integrated services across the Gulf and broader Middle East region via its subsidiaries and affiliates operating in the Kingdom, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Sudan.