Discounts, Offers for Holders of ‘Dubai Passport’

DUBAI — Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a regional hub for high-tech industries, launched their promotional initiative — ‘Dubai Passport’ — on its premises on Sunday.

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Published: Mon 15 Feb 2010, 11:58 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 2:09 PM

An initiative of Creative Zone in support of the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center, ‘Dubai Passport’ is a passport-like booklet that will present its holder with special offers and discounts in Dubai and other emirates at over 52 outlets comprising food and beverage, retail, entertainment and pharmacies.

DSO will promote the ‘passport’ among the companies and employees operating at the technology park and the funds raised will contribute to the centre’s mission to provide high quality, integrated education services and therapies for children withspecial needs.

The launch ceremony was held in the presence of Dr Mohammed Al Zarouni, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), and Ahmad Hashim Khoury, founder of Rashid Paediatric Centre, as well as business partners and employees.

Children from Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center entertained the audience with artistic performances.

Dr Zarouni said: “We are pleased to support the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center whose noble mission extends to supporting the disabled. In contributing to this campaign, DSOA hopes to reach out to the children at this dedicated center and assist them in receiving what is rightfully theirs in terms of education and therapy.

“We also encourage all organisations to initiate similar activities among their employees that will lead to the enhancement of the community as a whole.”

Khoury said, “The ‘Dubai Passport’ concept is a special humanitarian and marketing initiative that aims to support the center’s budget, allowing it to carry out the charity work for people with special needs in the UAE.

Dr Zuhair Abdel Rahim Maimani, General Manager for Creative Zone, said, “The Dubai Passport charity campaign aims to support important causes such as offering financial, emotional and social support to people with special needs.”

In line with its dedication towards corporate social responsibility initiatives, DSOA has been actively supporting causes and organised diverse activities such as a health awareness campaign, blood donation drives, and seminar on H1N1.

It also marks the World Environment Day with tree planting at DSO.

A wholly-owned entity of the Government of Dubai, Dubai Silicon Oasis is the state-of-the-art technology park that provides the right enabling environment for companies looking to set up their regional headquarters and research and development divisions in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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