Safar Travel & Tourism Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Further emphasizing Safar Travel & Tourism's core value of Humanity, Al Fahim Group's travel arm collaborated with the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) and Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club (GRPC) to raise awareness on breast cancer and early detection among employees and the community at large. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) November 11, 2010 - Joining forces to spread the word will certainly help women in our community comprehend the importance of early detection and performing regular examinations," stated Mr. Rashed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, Managing Director of Al Fahim Group. "We are keen supporters of breast cancer awareness and are happy to have partnered with HAAD and GRPC to support this cause.

Safar Travel & Tourism invited Dr. Sadiqa Al Shaikh, Radiologist and Volunteer at HAAD, to give Safar female employees a presentation on the disease and how women should always be cautious and knowledgeable. The presentation also included a clinical examination for every lady attending the lecture which took place at the agency's parent company, Al Fahim Group headquarters in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.

"We received excellent feedback from our employees who were inspired by Dr. Sadiqa and her moving presentation," added Mr. Al Fahim. "It was an eye-opener for many. Also wanting to raise awareness among our male employees, we urged them to wear pink pins to demonstrate their support and distributed flyers, leaflets and shower rail hangers for their wives and female relatives at home."

Earlier in the week, Safar Travel & Tourism also sponsored the Pink Polo event at GRPC in Ghantoot. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and in collaboration with HAAD, the occasion presented a polo team match where more than 1,700 spectators excitedly watched.

Endorsed by Safar, children and families enjoyed fun camel rides around the pitch. "We had queues of adults and children eager to ride the camels, it being one of the main touristic activities of Abu Dhabi and the Gulf region in general," stated Mr. Ismail Juha, Sales Manager of Safar Travel & Tourism.

"We regard corporate social responsibility as part of our ethical and religious duty and a means of expressing gratitude to the community which aided in our success," assured Mr. Al Fahim in his closing remarks. Al Fahim Group and members, persistently seek ways to help and enhance societal initiatives for a healthier environment. Adhering to the core values set by the late founder, Abdul Jalil Al Fahim - Humanity, Honesty, Substance and Foresight - Al Fahim Group and its business units are wholeheartedly community benefactors. for more details visit http://www.safar.ae

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