(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Khimji Ramdas Social Development Arm, Eshraqa, donated ten hi-tech,innovativeBraille Sense machines to the Omar bin al Khattab Institute for the Blind, helping the institution's visually impaired students achieve better learning outcomes with advanced Braille technology.
The donation took place at the exhibition organised by the institute in celebration of the International White Cane Day. The event witnessed the launch of Eshraqa's song that was sung by Noor Alamri from Oman bin al Khattab Institute for the Blind.
Nailesh Khimji, director of Khimji Ramdas, said, 'I am amazed to see such a beautiful institution with a sprawling campus and no dearth of learning tools. We owe great thanks to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said for creating such an advanced and well-equipped education institution for the visually impaired. Eshraqa is more than happy to support such a noble cause.'
Mohamed Ben Rashid al Hadidi, advisor at the Ministry of Education, said, 'This is a great example of how private sector contributions can develop the education sector.'
Kathya al Kharusi, institution's manager, said, 'We thank Eshraqa for supporting the institution with the new Braille machines. It will create a better learning experience.'
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