for the fifth consecutive year,Zain renews its cooperation with the King Hussein Cancer Foundation

Zain, Formerly known as Fastlink, renewed its cooperation with the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF), for the fifth consecutive year, as part of the company's support of the "Towards Life Campaign”. This move reflects the solid cooperation between Zain and the Foundation to support the latter's efforts in raising sufficient funds to help maintain and elevate the standard of the King Hussein Cancer Center’s (KHCC) medical care in  a way that is in line with international standards.
 
 

As a sign of the company's support, Zain's CEO, Saad Nasir, contributed with a total amount of JD60 thousand to the Foundation's medical arm, KHCC. The Cheque was received by the Foundation's Director General, HRH Princes Dina Mired during a press conference held at the Center today.

During the event, Director General of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation HRH Princess Dina Mired, thanked Zain for its continued support to this campaign, for the fifth consecutive year, as well as for their long-term partnership with the Foundation which is considered to be fundamental. This partnership supports the work of the Center in delivering the best comprehensive cancer care to its patients. Princess Dina added that the Foundation received an Official Fatwa from the Ministry of Awkaf and Islamic Affairs permitting Muslims to give their Zakat to this campaign. Also Jordanian citizens could donate their Zakat Al Fitr by coordinating with the foundation. 

HRH Princess Dina also expressed appreciation to all organizations that have supported this campaign since its launch. These organizations include: Jordan Television, Mobile Interactive Technologies (MIT), Al Nader Advertising Co. LLC, Ad-Dustour Newspaper,  Al-Rai Newspaper, The Jordan Times, Al Arab Al Yawm Newspaper, Al-Ghad Newspaper, Fann FM, Amman Net Radio,  Mazaj Radio, Rotana Radio, Mood FM, Radio Play, Beat FM,  radio Hayat FM, Ahlan Magazine, Jo Magazine, Living Well, Home, Jordan Business, Sharqiyat, Family Flavours, Layalina, Ayyamuna, Bayti Magazine, and Anti Magazine.

To contribute to the campaign, customers can send the word “Life” in English or “Haya حياة” in Arabic as a short SMS, through Zain, to (97070). For each SMS sent, a donation of one JD will be collected and channeled to the benefit of KHCF.

According to Zain's CEO Saad Nasir, this cooperation is central to the company's belief and awareness of the volume of its social responsibility, given that it is one of the biggest companies in the country. "The health sector is of great interest to the company due to its humanitarian segment especially that which touches the lives of children who constitute the biggest percentage of Jordan's population" said Nasir.

Nasir also noted that the company's commitment to supporting national campaigns like this one, launched yearly by the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, offers Jordanians the chance to join the fight against cancer noting that all donations are directed towards reducing the suffering of cancer patients. "The company's commitment to support all entities that serve the local society" he added.

To date, Zain supported many sectors including the health sector through launching several charitable initiatives in past years. Such initiatives include that of the mobile clinic for children launched in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, and provides specialized medical care for children in poor rural areas around the country.

September 12,2007