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Medad charity used book fair begins in Muscat
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Medad charity used book fair begins in Muscat

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 14th annual Medad charity used book fair is underway at the Oman Automobile Association in Muscat.
  • Organized by Sultan Qaboos University, the fair runs until July 5 and features over 9,000 books.
  • Proceeds from the fair will support orphans' educational and living needs.

The 14th annual Medad charity used book fair commenced Wednesday at the Active Oman Centre, hosted by the Oman Automobile Association in Muscat. Organized by Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), the event aims to bolster community and charitable initiatives by encouraging the acquisition and utilization of used books, thereby fostering a culture of reading.

the Medad charity used book fair has become an annual initiative that embodies the college's commitment to spreading knowledge, enhancing the culture of reading, and serving the community by making books available and recirculating them among readers.

— Dr. Said Ahmed Al RiyamiThe Dean of SQU's College of Economics and Political Science spoke about the fair's role in promoting reading and community service.

The exhibition boasts an extensive collection of over 9,000 books, available in both Arabic and English. The diverse selection spans literature, culture, science, self-development, academic subjects, and children's literature, catering to a wide array of reader interests.

Dr. Said Ahmed Al Riyami, Dean of SQU's College of Economics and Political Science, highlighted the fair's significance as an annual initiative reflecting the college's dedication to knowledge dissemination, promoting reading, and community service through book circulation. He anticipates strong participation from students, university staff, and the wider community.

the Medad charity book fair comes as an embodiment of our mission to serve the community, instill values of giving and solidarity in the hearts of our youth, promote the culture of a circular economy, and reduce waste in society.

— Ali Khalid Al DarmakiThe Head of the Management Group at SQU's College of Economics and Political Science explained the broader goals of the book fair.

Ali Khalid Al Darmaki, Head of the Management Group at the College of Economics and Political Science, emphasized the fair's alignment with the college's mission to serve the community, instill values of generosity and solidarity, promote a circular economy, and reduce waste. All profits generated will be channeled towards supporting orphans, addressing their educational and daily needs, and bringing them joy.

the exhibition aims to spread culture and knowledge among students and the local community, with all profits generated being directed toward supporting orphans, meeting their educational and living needs, and bringing smiles to their faces.

— Ali Khalid Al DarmakiAl Darmaki further detailed how the fair's proceeds would directly benefit orphaned children.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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