In addition to Dr. Majid AlSadi’s vast business interests and hectic daily work schedule, his philanthropic campaign of helping the less privileged through Her Majesty, Queen Rania Al-Abdullah’s Madrasati Initiative and Al-Aman Fund, the Majid Alsadi Scholarship Foundation at Coventry University and the Mineseeker Foundation, to name a few, reflects his deep affection for humanitarian work. It also reflects the integrity of the man at the helm of Eastern, who wants to give back to society and make a difference in the lives of many.
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“Madrasati (My School) is an initiative about repairing and restoring schools to make them safer, brighter, better equipped, and more inspiring learning environments.” (Her Majesty Queen Rania)
Eastern Holding’s CEO, Dr. Majid AlSadi, is the proud sponsor of three of Queen Rania’s Madrasati Initiative schools. It is our aim to make these schools a learning hub where the students will find the tools and education needed to come into their full potential. We want to create in the students enthusiasm and excitement to see their school as a place where they get educated and have fun. Therefore we at Eastern Holding have implemented a Monthly Educational Initiative to assist in the support of building a strong, positive relationship with all the people at the school who play a role in educating the students, and to make the classroom a positive experience that will impact the child’s academic growth and social skills. We are also implementing a program where the students, teachers and parents will join in discussions relating to family life. Social topics might include everyday issues that are an obstacle in the life of the children and the welfare of the community.
Recent events at our schools …
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Eastern Holding awards Kerak students who won the Madrasati research compatiton
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2 non-sponsored schools visits JATS
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Dr. Majid donates much needed school supplies and clothes to Shuneh school
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Kerak School annual visit to JATS.
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A day of learning new exercises, games and educational topics through story-telling.
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The teachers of our school in Jerash gave a presentation on Education through Playing. The event was attended by EH staff, 2 Ministry of Education supervisors and a teacher from Jerash University.
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The Jerash students exhibited a Jerash cultural presentation as part of Eastern Holding’s cultural exchange program with their Madrasati schools.
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Our newly acquired school in Kerak.
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Eastern Holding booth for Jerash school = Madrasati Phase III Event
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Another fun day making paper dolls at Jarash school.
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Educational Day at our school in Shuneh.
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Educational Day at our school in Jerash.
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Queen Rania visited our school in Jerash for the second time to see the before and after restoration work.
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The 6th graders of our Jerash school visits JATS.
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We held Ramadan Activities at both our schools.
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Queen Rania visited our school in Jerash.
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“ Those destined to live without parents should be cherished by all. The Al-Aman Fund ensures that a child who enters a care center an orphan never leaves orphaned of a secure future.“ (Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah)
Dr. Majid AlSadi has answered Her Majesty, Queen Rania Al-Abdullah’s call to join her in supporting the education of the orphans of the Al-Aman Fund. Dr. AlSadi made a generous contribution of JD40,000 to secure the cost of education of 5 students in local universities, also securing a monthly allowance over 4 years. In addition to the financial contribution, Dr. AlSadi will sponsor 2 Al-Aman Fund students per year for their postgraduate studies through his Majid AlSadi Scholarship Foundation at Coventry University, UK.
Recent events with the students …
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On 27 October, 2 AlAman students presented Dr. Majid with a sponsorship plaque and handmade prayer beads made by the students.
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On 19 October 2010: 12 students visited JATS as part of Eastern Holding’s plan to expose these students to the corporate world.
Majid AlSadi Scholarship Foundation
In 2007 Coventry University launched the Majid AlSadi Scholarship Foundation.
This foundation targets international post-graduate students, who do not have the financial means to further educate themselves and move their careers to a higher level.
Funding for the Scholarship is being made available by Dr. Majid AlSadi, a PhD alumni in Mechanical Engineering from Coventry University, who recently also received an honorary doctorate degree from the university in acknowledgement for his achievements and entrepreneurial skills.
In July 2009, the first students who benefited from this Scholarship, graduated from Coventry University.
Students are selected on the basis of academic merit and will be notified by Coventry University once the election process has been completed.
Recent Activities at Coventry University …
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Dr. Majid AlSadi visits with current sponsored students in Coventry
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Dr. Majid participates in the bi-annual graduation ceremony as Visiting Professor
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Dr. Majid visiting with the 2010 students
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The Majid AlSadi Flight Simulator Center
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Coventry Uni honored Dr. AlSadi with an honorary doctorate in Business Administration
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Dr.Majid Alsadi with 2009 students
Students Comments:
"Respected Dr Majid Alsadi, Things we do in life often have tangible results but the extent of their impact is often difficult to measure. For past couple of years, I had a dream of pursuing Master’s Degree in a Foreign University. I am honored to receive a scholarship from The Majid Alsadi Scholarship Foundation. I would like to thank you for your generosity in regards to this award. By awarding the scholarship, you have not only eased my financial burden but equally important, if not more so, also given me an opportunity to realize my lifelong dream. Upon graduating from Coventry University with a Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering in 2008, I joined Altair Engineering Inc. Bangalore, India. Altair is a leading global provider of technology that strengthens client innovation. It serves a large majority of Fortune 500 companies and more than 3,000 clients in broad range of industries. My role as a Support Specialist is to provide solutions to the technical queries put in by the clients. My learning experience at the Coventry University has enabled me to get a thorough understanding of the concepts of automotive engineering, by virtue of which I feel confident of handling the technical queries put to me. All of this was not possible without the financial aid that you provided me, in the pursuit of my Master's degree at Coventry University. I look forward that someday I would be able to support students as you do today. Thank you once again for your generous support.” Sincerely"
Pavan Kallurkar
"Dear Dr. Majid, I am very thankful because I got the Majid AlSadi Scholarship and it greatly affected my career. I am very happy because I even got a Master’s degree also."
Varun Mittal
"Dear Dr. Majid, I feel very fortunate for being able to study on behalf of the Majid AlSadi Scholarship. I have benefited both academically and financially from this scholarship and is has opened new opportunities for me in my courier business. The study level is very high at Coventry University and I am more than happy to have the chance to learn something new every day. This experience has been exceptional thanks to the foundation. I would love to meet with you when you visit Coventry. Regards
Khaled S. AlShakaa
"Dear Sir, I want to thank you for giving me the scholarship, I am really grateful to you. Without your help I would not have been able to go to Coventry University because I did not have the financial means. Regards"
Mann Baker (Baghdad, Iraq)
"Dear Dr. Majid, I am very pleased to be one of the students who received one of your scholarships. This has helped me a lot in completing my MSC in Computer Science."&
Hadeel Ali Azeez
" I just want to say thank you to Dr. Majid for funding my tuition fees first year in PhD programme."&
Costa Mtagwaba
The Mineseeker Foundation was created to find and deploy new technologies in landmine detection and then facilitate the rehabilitation of land and people affected by landmines, by providing both with sustainable programmes and prosthetic limbs through the Sole of Africa and Africa’s Got Legs projects.
Mineseeker has welcomed on board Dr. Majid AlSadi, CEO and Chairman of Eastern Holding, who joins their elite list of patrons which includes founder patron Nelson Mandela (now retired), Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, Sir Richard Branson, Dame Graca Machel, Lord Attenborough, Brad Pitt and John Paul DeJoria.
The landmine problem is not getting any better – with estimates of over 100 million mines still below the surface of the earth and someone treading on one every 19 minutes, usually a woman or a child, it is still a major man-made problem that causes devastation to thousands of victims,” added Mike Kendrick, the CEO and founder of Mineseeker.
Dr. AlSadi is already bringing new ideas to attract funding that will allow us to deploy the new technology that can finally rid the planet of this terrible threat to civilians”.
Whilst Dr. AlSadi, as a patron, will provide funding for the foundation and its projects, of more significance is his expertise and entrepreneurship that will drive joint venture partnerships and fundraising business opportunities.”