Vodafone Qatar has helped close to 100 people get in touch with their loved ones back home as part of a Ramadan campaign to keep ‘Shukran’ going, and as one of the several corporate social responsibility activities that the company is conducting throughout the holy month.
Vodafone’s ‘Shukran’ (‘Thank you’ in Arabic) campaign, aims to spread positivity throughout the holy month of Ramadan and encourage the country to show their appreciation for everything and everyone in their lives.
Shoppers at Safari Mall on Thursday and Friday were delighted to get the opportunity to call their loved ones for free via a specially-designed Vodafone phone booth, equipped with a Vodafone powered mobile phone.
Many of the shoppers had not talked to family and friends for weeks and were moved by the experience, Vodafone Qatar said in a statement. International calls were made to countries including India, Nepal, Ethiopia, Oman, and the US.
Mohamed al-Yami, director of External Affairs, Vodafone Qatar said: “This was not only an opportunity to help people call their loved ones but also for us to say ‘Shukran’ to the people helping to build this country. ‘Shukran’ is a small gesture that can go a long way, and we hope people will carry on the message and spread the positivity during the holy month and beyond.”
Vodafone Qatar will give hundreds more of the opportunity to call their loved ones on May 31 and June 1 at Plaza Mall, as well as on June 7 and June 8 at Al Khor Mall. This will take place on all days between 8pm to midnight, Vodafone Qatar said.
One of the beneficiaries of Vodafone Qatar’s ‘Shukran’ initiative.
