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Muscat Daily
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Indian Embassy screens short anti-drugs film ‘Paru'
Muscat – Indian Embassy in Muscat hosted a screening of Paru on Monday in the presence of H E GV Srinivas, Indian Ambassador to Oman, as chief guest, and Omani actor Talib al Balushi as guest of honour. Paru is a short film made as part of the World Malayalee Federation's anti-drug campaign. Written and directed by Kabeer Yousuf, Paru tells the story of an Indian couple living in a Gulf state whose drug-addicted teenage son dies prematurely. The tragedy pushes the mother into mental distress, requiring treatment, while the father struggles to cope with his disturbed personal and professional life. The narrative unfolds as a journey through grief, struggle and rediscovery of love. Produced by Ameen Mohammed and Sajimon George under the banner of Bhavalaya, the 37-minute film explores the emotional burden of drug abuse, particularly on mothers who often suffer in silence. Oman-based actors Anita Rajan and Somasundaram play the lead roles, supported by Kiran Hariprasad, Ashok Kumar, Ryan George and Vishruth. The film also features students from Thalassery Brennan HSS in Kerala. Dr J Ratnakumar, founder of Bhavalaya and Global Chairman of World Malayalee Federation, said, 'As an organisation active in Oman for over a decade, our efforts have always aimed to bring people together through art, literature and film.' The film's cinematography, editing and makeup are credited to Vishnu Venugopal, Jaffer PC and Azra Aleem respectively.
Observer
26-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Community initiatives launched to support social welfare
Muscat: In a move that reflects strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development, Sharqiyah Desalination Company launched three community-driven initiatives. The initiatives aim to support educational excellence, enhance digital learning infrastructure and provide Eid support for orphans. The launch event was held under the auspices of Talib al Balushi, Member Majlis Ash'shura, in the presence of the company's Chief Executive Officer, Murshid bin Abdullah al Fannah, Mubarak al Farsi, Assistant General Manager, and Dr Saleh bin Hamad al Alawi, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at the company. Dr Saleh al Alawi emphasised the pivotal role companies must play in serving their communities. "Community service is not optional — it is a fundamental responsibility for any company operating within our beloved nation. Identifying and understanding community needs closely, and addressing them through well-researched and effective approaches, is the ideal way to contribute to national development," he said. He added that Sharqiyah Desalination Company views community initiatives as a long-term investment that fosters national progress and social cohesion. Commenting on the launch, CEO Murshid al Fannah highlighted the company's strong belief in education as a cornerstone of Oman's renaissance. 'The first of these three initiatives are aimed at honouring outstanding students. We are proud to coordinate this with the Office of the Wali of Sur. Education has always been a pillar of Oman's growth, and by supporting this initiative, we aim to inspire students to continue striving for excellence and academic achievement,' he said. The second initiative focuses on enhancing digital education tools in public schools. In collaboration with the Directorate-General of Education in Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, headed by Abdullah bin Ali al Foori, the company will provide interactive smart boards to Lubabah bint Al Harith Basic Education School and Bahr Al Ma'rifa Basic Education School. 'This initiative aims to strengthen students' and teachers' skills in using modern technology, improving their digital capabilities and expanding access to diverse educational resources,' Al Fannah explained.
Observer
04-03-2025
- Business
- Observer
Give hope, bring smiles
Muscat: In Ramadhan, many institutions and businesses unveil community initiatives to help needy families in Oman as part of social responsibility and community solidarity. Al Sharqiya Desalination Company launched three community initiatives on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadhan, under the auspices of Talib al Balushi, Member of Majlis Ash'Shura, in the presence of the company's CEO Murshid bin Abdullah bin Salim Al Fanah al Araimi and Dr Saleh bin Hamad al Alawi, Director of Social Responsibility at the company. The initiatives launched include the Iftar Saem initiative, which aims to provide 200 meals daily to fasting people throughout the holy month; support for 100 families with limited income by providing basic food kits; and support for orphans, which aims to meet their needs during the Eid and bring joy to their hearts. Speaking during the launch of the initiatives, Al Fana, stressed that the company is keen every year, before Ramadhan, to launch its programmes aimed at supporting needy groups. Dr Al Alawi said that social responsibility is not just seasonal initiatives but rather a sustainable commitment through which the company seeks to improve the social and economic conditions of society. 'We believe that social responsibility is a commitment that individuals and institutions have towards society. This commitment includes working to improve social, economic and environmental conditions, and ensuring that the activities we undertake are beneficial to society in general. This social cohesion is most evident during the holy month of Ramadan, as companies contribute to providing assistance to needy families, which alleviates their suffering and provides them with a decent living.' Majlis Ash'Shura member Al Balushi appreciated the role played by Al Sharqiya Desalination Company in contributing to improve the lives of the needy people. "It is an honour to launch the social responsibility initiatives in the Wilayat of Sur, within the framework of strengthening the partnership in the community role played by the company." Al Balushi stressed that such initiatives enhance trust between companies and the community, and emphasise the importance of the role that private sector institutions can play in improving the quality of life, especially during major religious and social occasions such as Ramadhan. These initiatives represent a model to be emulated in cooperation between the private sector and the community, as they contribute to alleviating the economic burdens faced by many families. Providing daily Iftar meals for the fasting, enhances the spirit of solidarity and community participation. Supporting orphans during Eid also helps bring smiles to their faces. The efforts of Al Sharqiya Desalination Company are not limited to these initiatives. The company seeks to expand the scope of its relief activities every year to bring in more beneficiaries.
