(MENAFN- Arab News) Oman Air has invested in an educational initiative which could help people with special needs.
The project is the brainchild of Sultan Qaboos University students in the Omani capital of Muscat who were challenged to come up with an invention that could be of commercial value and support the community.
The successful innovation consists of a flexible folding table which can be used to support people with physical disabilities in a range of activities such as eating studying reading and writing.
Paul Gregorowitsch CEO Oman Air commented: 'As the national carrier of Oman we are committed to helping to improve the lives of people throughout our country. We are therefore delighted to have had the opportunity to support this project. By investing in the education of students at Sultan Qaboos University we are also investing in the future well-being of Omani citizens who have special needs. This continues our ongoing CSR program which aims to change lives help business and improve understanding of our constantly changing society.'
Khalid Abdul Wahab Ahmed Al-Balushi senior manager government relations and sustainability at Oman Air said: 'This innovative project builds on Oman Air's recent support for other initiatives involving Sultan Qaboos University. These have included the Tab for Giving campaign which helped people who need prosthetic limbs and have underlined the airline's commitment to supporting all sections of Omani society.'
Oman Air has provided significant backing for CSR projects throughout the sultanate. Its work in this area was recognized in October 2015 at the 9th Aviation Business Awards where Oman Air's long-term program to increase access to air travel for people living on low incomes in Oman won CSR Initiative of the Year.
A key part of the program enables Omani citizens with special needs who are on low-incomes and require airline tickets to purchase discounted tickets.