DHL Middle East

DHL Middle East, the region's leading express and logistics provider, welcomes the opportunity to continue as the title partner for this incredible educational initiative.
 
With 30 years presence in the Middle East we are committed to supporting the local communities in which we operate and their intrinsic cultural diversities that give this region its unique character. The two teams of young men and women taking part from across the Middle East and Europe will have their strength and endurance tested every step of the way of their adventure. Their bravery and resourcefulness embody the DHL spirit of embracing new frontiers with drive and enthusiasm.
 
One of our core values at DHL is to accept social responsibilities. Sponsoring this amazing adventure has given us another opportunity to play an important role in promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding following the successful journeys in 2005 and 2007.
 
All of the participants in this expedition will come away from this experience with enough memories to last a lifetime and a core belief in their inner strength stemming from learning life skills such as teamwork, communication and trust.
 
We salute these admirable young adventurers who represent our tomorrow and look forward to witnessing their greatness on these challenging journeys.
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MHD and Land Rover have come together with the Connecting Cultures programme for the 2nd year running. Connecting Cultures is an excellent programme which encourages direct communication and face to face intercultural dialogue between young people from the Western and Arab worlds.

The programme will give the Land Rover brand a chance to get involved closely with a group of young people as they learn to work together as a team to solve daily problems and discover that there is more that unites than divides them.

This programme will enable them to cut through cultural stereotypes and misconceptions, and they will learn the much needed skills of decision making, communication and teamwork.

Land Rover as an international brand has been closely associated with events which promote cultural harmony and also encourage people to take an interest in the environment and preserve it for the generations to come.

In the Sultanate of Oman Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC in its role as the importer of the Land Rover brand has worked conscientiously to link the brand with events which have contributed towards worthy causes. The sponsorship of the Connecting Cultures programme is one more step towards MHD LLC & Land Rover’s contribution to society.

The Delegation of the European Commission

2008 is the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, and Connecting Cultures is grateful to be supported by the delegation of the European Commission in Riyadh. Young people will be travelling from Austria, France, Spain, Netherlands and the UK to join others from Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar during the course of both Connecting Cultures journeys in 2008 to promote understanding and strengthen ties between Europe and the GCC states.
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Oman National Commission

Connecting Cultures works in close partnership with the Oman National Commission in Muscat. The Commission team of Mohammed Al Yaqoubi and Amna Al Balushi, led by Dr. Madiha Ahmed Al Shaibania actively supports the administration of Connecting Cultures, liaising with local schools, the Ministry of Education, UNESCO, ISESCO and ALECSO.
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BSES Expeditions

BSES has a long and proud history of youth exploration stretching back over 75 years, and helps Connecting Cultures each year by locating young Ambassadors for UK. BSES Expeditions is the longest running and most experienced youth organisation of its kind, its creation dates back to 1911-12 on Captain Scott's final Antarctic voyage.

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MBI Al Jaber Foundation

The MBI Al Jaber Foundation focuses on educational and cultural projects and forging partnerships to promote better understanding between the peoples of the Middle East and the wider world. Through its many activities including a long-standing scholarship programme, the Foundation strives to bring people together to create respect and awareness of one another’s cultures. The MBI Al Jaber Foundation has supported Connecting Cultures since 2005.
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Jordan National Commission

The National Commission in Amman is an invaluable source of support to us, liaising with the Jordan Ministry of Education, Higher Council for Youth and UNESCO to identify the young Jordanian participants
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Anglo Omani Society

The Anglo-Omani has supported Connecting Cultures for two years. The society was formed in January 1976, and subsequently registered as a Charity (No 293509). H.M. The Sultan of Oman is the Society’s patron, and the President is H.E. the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in London.

Membership of the Society is open to Omanis and to British subjects who have resided in Oman, or who have commercial, cultural or other interests there. The Society arranges a regular programme of events mostly talks and lectures given by well-known and experienced speakers, specialists in their own fields. These events are normally held in London
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Saudi British Society

The Society has supported Connecting Cultures since 2005, and was formed in 1986 to help promote closer friendship and understanding between the people of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. The Society is a social, cultural, non-political and non-commercial organisation. It aims to bring together British citizens who have an interest in Saudi Arabia (whether professional, commercial, cultural or otherwise) and Saudi Arabian citizens who are resident in, visitors to or interested in the UK. It aims also to provide a medium through which hospitality may be offered to Saudi Arabians visiting or living in the UK.
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Saudi British Sports Cooperation Programme