Donation of five high-speed multimedia computers helps Tang celebrate the Ramadan spirit of giving and caring by touching the lives of children at the centre

Dubai, UAE, November 9, 2004 - Tang has welcomed the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of the spirit of compassion and sharing by equipping the Dubai Autism Centre with five new high-speed multimedia computers.

"This generous donation opens up tremendous educational and training opportunities for our special needs children, and so on their behalf, we at the centre would like to offer our warmest thanks to Tang for its strong sense of community spirit and corporate responsibility in helping those in need," said Mariam Al Hashimi, Director, Dubai Autism Centre.

The new computers, which will be set up in classrooms throughout the centre, will help facilitate learning, optimize use of the centre's instructional resources and aid teachers in occupational and speech therapy. The computers feature 2.6GHz processors, 512 RAM, 40GB hard drives, 16MB video cards, networking capabilities and 17-inch CRT monitors.

"Tang has been a part of Ramadan Iftars in the region for more than 60 years, and we consider this contribution to the operations of the Autism Centre as one of several ways we can show our dedication to the qualities of peace, tolerance and concern for others that is at the heart of this month," said Tamer Shabana, Corporate Affairs Manager, Tang, GCC.

The Dubai Autism Centre features an education department and school for children with the disability, training and support to professionals and parents of autistic children, and programs for raising public awareness about autism. As the number of students increase at the centre, so does the need to upgrade and expand their educational programs.

Alongside the charitable gift, Tang also has developed a special Ramadan television commercial that celebrates the heritage and traditions that have been observed across the region for generations during this holy month. The advertisement is filled with the sights, lights, foods and sounds of the month, including the pre-dawn call of the "Messaharati" waking people for suhoor before the start of the daily fast.

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About Tang
For more than 60 years, Tang has been the leading refreshment and thirst-quenching fruity drink across the GCC. The great fruit taste of Tang began with the orange flavour. Now Tang is available across the Gulf in eight different fruit flavours. Millions of consumers spanning generations in the region have grown up with Tang, an enjoyable drink for all members of the family on any occasion.

About Dubai Autism Centre
Dubai Autism Centre is a non-profit organization that provides information, support, advice and training to professionals and parents of autistic children and relies on the generous donations of individuals and organizations to fund its operations. Originally launched on November, 18, 2001, the centre in January 2002 welcomed students aged 4-16 years to its rehabilitation and training centre supervised by pediatric psychiatric consultants, educational supervisors and speech therapists. By August 2003, the centre was serving 24 students. The centre also offers training programs for newly graduated social workers from Zayed University and the Higher Colleges of Technology. Dubai Autism Centre offers diagnostic services to outside cases that are

supported by clinical psychiatric specialists, speech therapists and occupational therapists.

The centre is furnished with a library that has the latest educational books and videos to help parents of autistic children. The centre also has a community education program that includes seminars, lectures and other activities.

Contact:
Rahma Himid
Manning Selvage & Lee
Tel: +9714 - 3676172
Fax: +9714 - 3672165                                     
rahma.himid@dubai.mslpr.com

© Press Release 2004