Over 75 employees took part in this vital initiative, coming from different departments of Jumaa Al-Majid Group to give blood at the Kia Motors show room in Deira. Doctor and nurses from Al Wasel Hospital were on hand to administer the process with the hospital also providing beds and blood donation equipment.
This is the 7th year Al Majid Motors has teamed up with Al Wasel Hospital for the donation drive which is seen as an important part of the firm's corporate and social responsibility programme.
Mr. Samir Tayeh, president of Al Majid Motors- Kia says: "Our staff responded magnificently to the call for blood donations. Thalassemia is a big issue across the UAE and we at Al Majid Motors see it as our civic duty to help our fellow citizens however we can in this regard. We hope our actions have made a positive difference and look forward to continuing our relationship with the Al Wasel Blood Donation center in the future."
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Al Majid Motors staff donates blood for thalassemia patients
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 02 - 2009 at 13:47
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Kia, represented in the UAE by Al Majid Motors Co., yesterday took part in a major blood donation campaign in support of thalassemia patients and the Al Wasel Hospital.
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About Kia Motors:Kia Motors Corporation -- a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart -- was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. As part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia aims to become one of the world's premier automotive brands. More than 1.5 million vehicles a year are produced in 13 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 172 countries. Kia today has over 40,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of over $14.5bn. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA -- the governing body of the FIFA World Cup -- as well as a EUROTOP partner of UEFA. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan -- "The Power to Surprise" -- represents the company's global commitment to surpassing customer expectations through continuous automotive innovation.
About Al Majid Motors:
Al Majid Motors Co. is the sole distributor for Kia vehicles in the UAE. AMMC is a member of Juma Al Majid Group, one of the most reputed business groups in the Arabian Gulf. AMMC currently sells Kia vehicles in UAE through a network of 8 showrooms, 2 dealers and 3 more new showrooms expected to be added soon. AMMC currently have 5.8% market share in the UAE. To attend the ever growing KIA customers in UAE, AMMC has a total fleet of 12 service centres and 15 parts centres. Al Majid Motors Co is celebrating its 18th year of operation in UAE.
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Posted by Siba Sami AmmariMonday, February 02 - 2009 at 13:47 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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