Ooredoo Group companies across the globe have launched a wide range of activities and initiatives for the holy month of Ramadan, a statement said Wednesday. Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulla al-Thani, deputy group CEO at Ooredoo Group said: “Our annual Ramadan CSR campaigns are an integral element of our CSR strategy across our companies, and one of the key ways in which we seek opportunities to offer support.”
Ooredoo Qatar, the group’s base country, is conducting its annual programme of initiatives under the theme ‘Connecting and Giving’. Ooredoo has partnered with local NGOs and will be hosting a wide range of events in Msheireb Downtown, Lusail Shooting Range and Lusail Sports Club stadiums.
The activities include the Garangao Kids Fashion Show, the Classic Car Parade, tram activations, the weekly Msahar, Rafeeq Al Khair, Nishan Tournament, Ooredoo League for the Children of Al Freij and the Meshkat Holy Qur’an competition.
Ooredoo Palestine’s campaign, under the theme ‘Spreading Happiness in the Holy Month’ features a number of initiatives including providing support for three orphanages in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza; participation in Ramadan exhibitions; and participation in community activities such as distribution of dates and water at Iftar.
A partnership with the Algerian Red Crescent sees Ooredoo Algeria undertaking several projects. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s Ramadan campaign is under the theme ‘One Togetherness’.
Ooredoo Maldives has also partnered with Maldives Islamic Affairs to host community Iftars every Friday during Ramadan.
Ooredoo Tunisia is holding the second edition of its sporting, social and cultural event, the ‘Ooredoo Night Run’.
Ooredoo Oman has kicked off its 19th Goodwill Journey, to support vulnerable communities. In collaboration with Rahma International Charity, Ooredoo Kuwait’s Ramadan initiative aims to improve quality of life for minorities by distributing Iftar meals in various locations around the country.
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