Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS), the region's premier educational, supplies and solutions event, including two of its exhibitors, Al Mazroui and Kit for Kids, two of the leading educational supply companies in the region, have shown their commitment to the Middle East education sector by donating a selection of educational aids to the Umm Sinan School in Fujairah.
The donation was coordinated by Fairs & Exhibitions, the organisers of GESS, who donated a selection of computer equipment to help bolster the IT facilities for the students in Umm Sinan School.
"As the organisers of GESS, we believe that holding a business to business exhibition should not only be about connecting educational buyers and suppliers to education institutions but we should also be part of the educational development drive in the region. We have found that the suppliers who will exhibit at GESS in March 2009 are extraordinarily committed to doing whatever they can to ensure that students in the Middle East have access to the best learning environment possible," said Sue Rothwell, Group Event Director, Fairs & Exhibitions.
Dubai-based company Al Mazroui donated a selection of hands-on math and science kits to the school which it has been supplying to schools throughout the UAE for the past three years. The kits are specially designed to meet the Ministry of Education's new curriculum requirements.
"The UAE Ministry of Education is always looking for the very best educational methods available which requires the best possible educational resources to enhance student hands-on practice," said Mr Mustafa Zidan, Al Mazroui's Educational Division-in-Charge.
British based Kit for Kids donated a selection of Play and Learn products to the school, including a large Multi-Cultural carpet designed to assist children to develop their cultural awareness. Also donated were Emotion floor cushions large Alpha Tiles which are the perfect fun tools to introduce the English Alphabet and themed soft seating ideal for creating a group reading area.
""The Middle East is a brand new market for us this year and the region has quickly become an integral part of our future business plans," said Graham Campbell, Sales Director, Kit for Kids. "We decided to make the donation not only to show our continued commitment to the region but to also support local communities, in which we are trading, something which is a fundamental part of the Kit for Kids philosophy."
The Principal of Umm Sinan School, Khaseeba Ali Salem, said of the donations, "We would like to express our gratitude to GESS, Kit for Kids and Al Mazroui for their generous donation. This range of products will really make a difference to our school in providing a positive learning environment."
GESS organisers also received support from Airlink Worldwide Ltd who donated their time and resource in freighting and delivering the equipment.
GESS 2009 will run from 10-12 March 2009 in conjunction with the Global Education Forum at the Airport Expo Centre. For further information visit www.gulfeducation.info
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About Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E)
F&E has been delivering world class events for 50 years. The company now creates and organises international trade events for business and consumers from all over the world. Since the mid 1970s the company has focused on events in the rapidly developing West Asia and Middle East, specifically the Gulf region in Dubai, UAE, one of today's most vibrant trading zones with the world's fastest growing economy.
F&E's strengths, skills and experience are in sales, marketing, event management, venue development and public relations. The company prioritises quality, value and excellence for all its shows, delivering genuine and cost-effective business opportunities for its clients.
The Executive Board of F&E has over 100 years combined experience in the business of creating, launching and organising events and enjoys the close support of many government bodies, trade associations and leading business organisations, as well as the countless number of companies F&E has helped promote and sell their products.
The company is now evolving through a period of growth and development to broaden its portfolio and further strengthen its team of highly-skilled individuals. It remains one of the most influential event organisers of its generation.
With offices in Dubai and the UK, the company has an expanding team of skilled and dedicated exhibition professionals, with an additional established international network of sales agents and associates.
F&E recently became a member of the Tarsus Group plc which was founded, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, in 1998. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Milwaukee), France (Paris), Germany (Dûsseldorf) and China (Shanghai), the international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media.
For more information, please contact:
Rose Manaog, MCS/Action
P O Box 20970, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +9714 3902960
Fax: +9714 3908161
Email: rose.m@actionprgroup.com
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