Muscat – In line with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments, Al Habib Group honoured 23 associations, initiatives and individuals at a ceremony held on Sunday. The event was attended by government and private sector officials, media representatives and public figures. The ceremony recognised the contributions of charitable organisations, spotlighted the challenges facing humanitarian and […]

Muscat – In line with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments, Al Habib Group honoured 23 associations, initiatives and individuals at a ceremony held on Sunday. The event was attended by government and private sector officials, media representatives and public figures.

The ceremony recognised the contributions of charitable organisations, spotlighted the challenges facing humanitarian and voluntary work, and underscored the importance of stronger partnerships between the private sector and civil society.

Honoured entities included the Oman Autism Society, Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disability, Dar Al Atta’a, Oman Food Bank, Al Amerat Charity Team, Nizwa Volunteer Team, Positive Vision Association, Oman Cancer Association, Omani Society for Writers and Literati, and Ihsaan Association, among others.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ali bin Malallah Al Lawati, Chairman of Al Habib Group, praised the vital role charities play in supporting deserving segments of society and raising community awareness. He noted that the time, effort and personal sacrifices made by volunteers often outweigh the value of financial contributions.

He stressed that the value of giving lies not in its size but in its impact and symbolism, adding that modest contributions, when combined, can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. He expressed hope that such initiatives would inspire more individuals and institutions to support charitable causes.

For her part, Jokha Al Farsi, Chairperson of Ihsaan Association, said such gatherings help foster a culture of volunteerism and social solidarity. She added that the importance of these events extends beyond recognition to the exchange of expertise and ideas among organisations.

She informed that her association has so far built 40 rooms for elderly beneficiaries and launched eight dedicated vehicles to transport senior citizens, while continuing to expand its volunteer base across the sultanate.

Ongoing need for support

Mohammed Al Balushi from the Suhar branch of Al Noor Association for the Blind appreciated the recognition and noted that such events shed light on the needs of volunteer teams. He underlined the importance of sustained support to enhance services for people with disabilities and raise community awareness.

Hassan Haider Mohammed Jawad Al Lawati, Chairman of the Oman Association for Persons with Disabilities, said his association continues to invest in the potential of persons with disabilities, enabling them to become active partners in the sultanate’s development.

He highlighted the association’s progress in empowerment and inclusion, citing success stories of individuals overcoming challenges to become productive members of society. He stressed that private sector backing remains a cornerstone for achieving sustainable development and social equity.

Participants reiterated that deeper cross-sector partnerships and the regular organisation of such initiatives are essential to ensuring the sustainability of charitable work and enhancing capacity to meet growing challenges.