Majan Electricity marks Earth Hour

MUSCAT: Majan Electricity Company, in cooperation with the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Sohar, participated in the world celebrations of Earth Hour on Saturday, March 24.

A large number of people comprising people from the region, employees and children, attended this year’s event.

The company held a variety of entertainment activities as a part of the celebrations such as a children’s painting competition on the theme - Earth Hour and global warming.

In addition, a workshop was conducted where children were taught to make a simple and safe electric circuit. Finally, the young participants were pleasantly engaged in creating various formations using candles. The event ended with a prize and gift distribution to all the children. The objective of the event was to educate children about responsible power consumption and protecting mother earth.

Earth Hour began as a voluntary initiative from Sydney, Australia in 2007. It has now emerged to become a global event held every last Saturday in March to educate the world about climate changes caused by environmental pollution. There are more than

The company held a variety of entertainment activities as a part of the celebrations such as a children’s painting competition on the theme - earth hour and global warming

178 countries around the world participating in this initiative.

Majan Electricity Company believes that one of its social responsibilities is to protect the earth and create a better environment. The company takes steps in this direction by spreading awareness and educating people especially children about conservation of energy as they play a major role in building a bright future.