Sahara Centre reveals first group of Goodwill Ambassadors

Aqsa Khan from Wesgreen International School, Noor Imad from Al Ahlia Charity School, Noor Jarrah and Nada Al Kashif both from Sharjah American International School, emerged as the top students from among a hundred students who applied to become the leading shopping and entertainment centre's official youth representatives. The selection committee chose the students on the bases of their scholastic records, academic achievements and proven contribution to their communities.

"We are delighted to present our first group of Goodwill Ambassadors, students who possess great scholastic achievements, outstanding leadership skill, and a deep passion for serving the society they live in. We are proud to have them become a part of our family, and are excited to work with them in establishing links with our community," said Dean John, General Manager, Sahara Centre.

The winning 'Goodwill Ambassadors' will be exposed to the community through various events and shows, as well as other community welfare activities. "We chose the 'Goodwill Ambassadors' not only on the basis of their outstanding academic record, but also based on their willingness and desire to help others," added Dean. "In fact, our 'Goodwill Ambassadors' have been involved in many other community projects through their schools' initiatives."

"We are all equally excited to be Sahara Centre's Goodwill Ambassador. Together with Mall Management, we will be planning and staging a series of activities that will bring further excitement to the mall, as well as projects that will help bring Sahara Centre closer to the people of Sharjah, the UAE and our tourist friends from abroad," said Noor Jarrah, from Sharjah American International School, who spoke on behalf of the youth ambassadors.

The winning students received a Sahara Centre grant worth AED100,000, which is inclusive of scholarship allowances, stipends for books and other school-related expenses, as well as a laptop computer with printer. Other perks include representation allowances for events conducted or hosted by the Ambassadors that aim to promote Sahara Centre. Adventureland has provided free membership and courtesy rides to the Goodwill Ambassadors, while Grand Sahara Cinemas have given complimentary movie tickets.

The Goodwill Ambassadors were presented to the public through an exciting selection process that included a quiz contest, a scavenger hunt and a talent competition that was judged by a jury consisting of Mr. Mohammed Abdullah Bin Faris from the Sharjah Economic Department, Mr. Nasser Freihat from Al Khaleej Newspaper, a representative from the public relations firm PR@JWT, and Adventureland - a Sahara Centre tenant.

The audience that gathered to witness the event were impressed with the skills and talents showed by the contestants. In the end, only the best had to be chosen, and judging from the appreciation and applause of the audience, the first group of the Goodwill Ambassadors deserved to be in the group.

Having revealed the faces and personalities of the mall's Goodwill Ambassadors, Sahara Centre is confident it will generate new activities and excitement in the mall and will be enthusiastically received by the public.