The popular community shopping mall has teamed up with Dar Al Atta'a, a non-profit organization, to distribute the items among less fortunate students.
The charity initiative will run from August 11 to 21. The collection box has been placed in the corridor leading to the food court on Level 1 of the shopping centre.
Mother of two, Riyana Mehra, who lives in neighbouring Al Khuwair says it is an excellent way of helping others. "Each year I feel so guilty in simply throwing away a school bag or text books that somebody else could use. Back home, there was always someone you could pass these things on to but here I just don't know what to do with it. I am very happy that Qurum City Centre is giving us the opportunity to do something good for society."
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'Back to School' charity drive at Qurum City Centre
- Oman: Wednesday, August 12 - 2009 at 12:39
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As many children prepare to start a new term after the summer holidays, Qurum City Centre is urging parents to donate as part of 'Back to School' charity drive used items that are still in a good condition such as textbooks, bags and stationery.
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About Qurum City Centre:Qurum City Centre is Majid Al Futtaim Group's second venture in Oman after the hugely successful shopping mall, Muscat City Centre. Strategically located in the commercial hub of upmarket Qurum area, the project stretches across a gross leasable area (GLA) of over 20,600 square metres.
The Centre opened its doors to the public in October 2008 and is home to over 75 retail outlets with anchor store Carrefour and popular brands such as H&M, BHS, Mango and Borders. The merchandise mix includes a strong representation in key categories such as fashion, F&B and other convenience and service sectors. Qurum City Centre has a designated food court, convenient access to and from the mall, with more than 900 parking lots and a taxi pick-up facility.
For more information, please call:
Aania Al Hadhrami
Marketing Coordinator
Qurum City Centre
Tel: +968 24470700
Fax: +968 24470600
Media inquiries:
Shaddad Al Musalmy
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller Public Relations
Oman, Muscat
Tel: +968 24562762
Fax: +968 24562763
Posted by Siba Sami AmmariWednesday, August 12 - 2009 at 12:39 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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