Dubai, Wednesday, 6th June, 2007: The Al Noor children for Special Needs will showcase their artistic talents by painting landscapes of Germany on Tuesday, 12th June, 2007 at their new premises behind Mall of the Emirates in Barsha. The German National Tourist Board reaches out to the children of Al Noor, giving them the opportunity to express themselves and display their talents by painting Germany.

The German National Tourist Board will support eleven children from the Al Noor Centre with their creative imagination, positivism and hard work to put together their paintings with the help of their Art school teacher and other staff members. The best painting will win a trip to Germany along with the parents and the other participants will win exciting prizes as well.  The competition will be followed by a fun day with lunch for 400 staff and children of the school.

Ms. Heike Murad, Manager GCC States said, "We are always willing to help extend our care and support to the special children. Talent and innovation are key drivers of excellence and growth and it is the very lifeblood of the Travel industry".

Ms. Isphana, Director of the Al Noor Centre for Special Needs said, "It is a very exciting & unique project which will not only include raising much needed resources for the centre but focus on the abilities of the children. The first prize is a great opportunity for the winning child to have an excellent adventure to Germany".

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About Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs
Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs has been in existence for the past 26 years. The Centre provides quality and effective training to children who have Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism and other mental challenges. Al Noor opened its doors in 1981 and started with just eight children. In its continued effort of providing a comprehensive training programme Al Noor has grown tremendously not only in the number of children it caters to but the facilities it provides. The various challenges are addressed through Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and many other services provided for the children. Al Noor also has its own Work Placement Unit which trains children with an aptitude for open employment. The Centre has now shifted its premises to a new purpose built facility behind the Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha. It will be able to accommodate 300 children and will add an array of new facilities like a swimming pool and a multi purpose hall to aid in the training programme. This facility has been generously donated by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai and through the benefaction of our patron HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein. 

About the German National Tourism Board (GNTB)
The GNTB is a provider of marketing services for the German tourism industry. With It's Headquarters based in Frankfurt, the GNTB has 30 foreign representative offices around the world. The GNTB aims to enhance the positive image of Germany as a travel destination and increase the volume of tourist traffic to and within Germany. The GNTB brings together the tourism partners through road shows in foreign markets together with German partners from the tourism industry.

Issued on behalf of The German National Tourist Board by ekadaa Public Relations, Dubai. For further information please contact
Alisa D'souza
Tel: (+9714) 3912072;
Fax: (+9714) 3904740;
email: alisa@ekadaa.com

The contact details for the new centre are listed below
Tel No: 04 3404844;
Fax No: 04 3417274;
Fund Raising
Fax No: 04 3417275;
Website: www.alnooruae.org

© Press Release 2007