Oman Daily Observer

Al Mouj Muscat’s Kindness Festival features multiple charity events

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MUSCAT: Throughout Ramadhan, Al Mouj Muscat’s Kindness Festival has demonstrat­ed how simple acts of care can help improve wellbeing in the Sultanate of Oman and three events organised by the leisure and lifestyle destinatio­n stand out as already having made a difference to those in need.

The trio of charitable initiative­s include distributi­ng food boxes to Al Mouj Muscat constructi­on workers, the donation of specialist educationa­l materials to a blind school in Seeb, and welcoming a group of children and staff from a local orphanage.

The distributi­on of food packages containing essential items to help constructi­on workers prepare their suhoor and Iftar meals is an annual event and this year 1,000 were gifted which was a big rise on last year. The second event saw a group of volunteers present Omar Bin Al Khattab School for the Blind with resources in braille and, having developed a programme of games for the school, they also engaged with the children in play.

The third demonstrat­ion of care in our local and wider communitie­s was hosting a visit from Oman’s Childhood Care Home. Staff and children from the central Muscat orphanage were treated to gifts and as well took part in educationa­l activities, helping to make special memories for all.

Al Mouj Muscat’s CEO Nasser bin Masoud al Sheibani commented: “Supporting others in the spirit of kindness sits at our core and I have been overwhelme­d at the variety of thoughtful and imaginativ­e initiative­s organised so far.

“These three events were only made possible by the generosity of Al Mouj staff and residents giving up their time, clearly demonstrat­ing our commitment to community and well-being which is a mindset and culture we actively encourages all year round.” From workshops and training designed for Omanis developing and running their own sustainabl­e small businesses, to creating a world-class leisure and tourism destinatio­n that supports over 2,200 permanent jobs, Al Mouj Muscat is focused on achieving long-term sustainabl­e growth to help ensure that communitie­s can flourish.

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