About Us
Learn more about our mission and commitment to providing excellent consular services.
Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo
Mission: Deliver superior returns for our shareholders, partners and customers through strategic investments and active management of portfolio companies.
Vision: To be a leading family investment holding company in the region and globally.
130 years of innovation
About us: The Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group is one of the largest independent family-owned
multinationals in the Middle East. We have gradually branched into a variety of industries,
each division developing into an industry-leading force. Beyond the Middle East, we expand
our interconnected businesses across Europe, Africa and Asia expanding our extensive
network of partnerships.
YBA Kanoo’s heritage is deeply rooted in the history of its visionary founder, Yusuf bin
Ahmed Kanoo. His influential leadership and the company’s many milestones have played
a pivotal role in shaping the Kingdom of Bahrain’s development, making YBA Kanoo
synonymous with the island’s history and growth.
Skylane
Mission: To deliver secure, scalable, and data-driven visa solutions that strengthen consular operations and redefine how governments serve people across borders.
Vision: To be the world’s most trusted partner ushering in modern, digital-first immigration infrastructure
About Us: Skylane is a pioneering global technology company dedicated to transforming visa and consular services, enabling seamless travel across countries. Our cutting-edge technology products streamline short-term travel and immigration-related processes for governments, offering travelers a delightful experience. As international travel grows, governments face increasing pressure to balance application processing with robust immigration controls.
We address challenges such as outdated technology, slow and complex manual processes, document fraud, and data theft—issues that often hamper efficiency at embassies and decision-making hubs. We empower governments worldwide to enhance security, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional applicant experiences by combining advanced artificial intelligence, secure digital platforms, and deep industry expertise.
Our commitment to transparency, operational excellence, and strict compliance with international standards positions
We are the trusted partner for modernizing and securing the future of consular and immigration operations.