Companies can contribute to setting up facilities in Rustaq care home

The Ministry of Social Development offered a number of donation opportunities available in Social Care House for the Elderly in Rustaq, during a meeting held on Sunday with a number of private sector institutions in the Sultanate.

Dr Yahya bin Bader al Maawali, Under-secretary of MOSD, said the ministry gives utmost importance to take care of the elderly. “The objective is to have the least number of elderly people in care homes. This MUSANNAH: The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) celebrated at Said Bin Sultan Naval Base on Sunday the Armed Forces Day, which falls on December 11, and the Retirees Day, which falls on December 7, in a ceremony presided over by Dr Rasheed bin al Safi al Huraibi, Chairman of the Tender Board.

He presented long service and good conduct medals on RNO personnel in appreciation of their long service and dedication in carrying out the national duty.

The chief guest and attendees viewed a musical performance staged by the RNO music band. He also viewed a tableau forming the logo of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) performed by the participants.

The ceremony was attended by SAF Chief of Staff, senior commanders, members of State Council and Majlis Ash’shura, serving and retired officers, non-commissioned officers and personnel. is what I call achievement.” He also said that the house was established based on the best practices in the field. “We seek to develop it along with private sector.”

Safia bint Mohammed al Omairi of the ministry, gave a preview about the house. She said companies can donate money for multi-purpose halls, besides residential units.

Social Care House for the Elderly in Rustaq was established in 2015, and funded by Bahwan Charitable Organisation. Currently, it includes 42 inmates including 12 women.

The objective is to have the least number of elderly people in care homes. This is what I call achievement DR YAHYA AL MAAWALI Under-secretary MOSD