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March 08, 2011 Issue 160A’Saffa Foods helps handicapped omaniYouth to celebrate SportA’Saffa Foods has helped an estimated 100 handicapped children and youngsters from allover the Sultanate to participate in a fun-packed sporting challenge event staged at SultanQaboos University.During the event youngsters were able to participate in a wide range of sporting events thatincluded 50 metre sprints for the under-8s, 100 metre sprints for the over 8s, long jump,shot putt, soccer games and a wide range of other activities.The children and young people were also encouraged to participate in a broad range ofgames and activities as well as the more competitive races during the sporting challengesthat were followed by dinner.Participants came from Quriyat, Barka, As Seeb, Yanqul, Mussanah, Jalan, Saham, Dank,Athaiba, Mashareq school, the Handicapped Children’s Welfare House and the OmanInstitute for the Blind. The event was organised by the Association for the Welfare of theHandicapped in association with Sultan Qaboos University with A’Saffa Foods as the solesponsor.As Oman’s leading poultry producer and one of the biggest food companies, A’Saffa istotally committed to supporting community initiatives across the Sultanate and to helpindividuals to achieve their goals in life.Fakhariya Mohammed Al Subhi, Principal of the As Seeb brand of the Association for theWelfare of the Handicapped added: “This was a great occasion and we were delighted thatA’Saffa Foods has helped to put a smile on the face of all the children and young peoplewho took part.“We are determined to stage events like this for young people with a handicap and ensurethey have the opportunity to participate in the same kind of activities that are open to ablebodied children and youngsters.”The Wave, Muscat SignsAgreement With dubai Golf tooperate oman’s First pGA GregNorman Golf courseThe Wave, Muscat has signed an exclusive agreement with DubaiGolf, an internationally acclaimed leisure subsidiary owned by waslAsset Management Group, to operate the nation’s first 18-hole PGALinks Golf Course designed by the legendary Greg Norman, whichis expected to be completed and open for play at the end of thisyear.The framework for the agreement was finalised during a ceremonythat was held at the Course’s 14th hole which entails fulladministration services and operation of the various facilities andamenities, including the Academy and Club House.Michael Lenarduzzi, CEO of The Wave, Muscat stated, “Ourpartnership with Dubai Golf is a fundamental component of our longterm vision that aims at providing our community with unmatchedlifestyle options that visibly raise local benchmarks.”The golf course will feature a floodlit 9-hole par-3 academy course,a driving range and short game practice facility, an Academyoffering tuition, pro-shop and a restaurant along with a dedicatedClub House catering to the needs of golfers across all levels.Dubai Golf currently manages two of the most established andinternationally renowned golf clubs in the Middle East includingEmirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. The Clubsboast three world class championship golf courses, luxuriousclubhouses, restaurants and golf academies.10