ATICO Fakhreldin Group is involved in a string of obligations based on a passionate commitment. Its contributions have been ignited by a strong sense of responsibility to the service of the community. It is dedicated to effective corporate belonging which participates in charitable giving to local and regional organizations and causes.
ATICO Fakhreddin celebrates World Autism Awareness Day
ATICO Fakhreddin celebrates World Autism Awareness Day today, Monday April 2nd 2018, a day designated by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about Autism and the rights of person under the Autism Spectrum Disorder.
On this occasion, ATICO signed an agreement with Sana For Special Individuals, a non-governmental organization whose mission is to improve the lives of families of persons with intellectual challenges by facilitating services through established centers in Jordan. Through this agreement ATICO Fakhreldin Group became an annual corporate member for Sana. Mrs. Hana Shawareb deputy chairman of Sana Board of Directors added: “This is not the first time we partner with ATICO Fakhreldin Group as they were pioneers in the employment of persons with intellectual challenges through our Sana Work Program. And now, as corporate members, they have become partners in our Scholarship Program, which supports the specialized education required for children with developmental or intellectual disabilities, to enable them to become effective members in the Jordanian society.” On this globally recognized day, ATICO Fakhreldin Group outlet servers will wear a blue ribbon to show support and raise awareness about World Autism Day.
As Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at ATICO Fakhreldin Group, Ms. Abeer Fakhriddin stressed the importance of this partnership which aims to support the education of underprivileged children who fall under the autism spectrum disorder within Sana’s Scholarship program. “This is the kind of partnership that supports our corporate strategy, which focuses on raising awareness about social issues like the integration of special needs individuals into the Jordanian society through the different activities and events at ATICO Fakhreldin Group outlets”.
It is worth mentioning that ATICO – Fakhreldin Group owns and manages AlQasr Metropole Hotel, a boutique four-star hotel located in the heart of Shmeisani along with its well-known outlets Trattoria, Vinaigrette, The Nub, and The Qyard. Fakhreldin Restaurant, Ren Chai, Yoshi, Wild Jordan Center, and Kebab Express are also part of ATICO – Fakhreldin Group.
أتيكو مجموعة فخر الدين تحتفل باليوم العالمي للتوحد
تشارك أتيكو مجموعة فخر الدين العالم يوم الاثنين 2-ابريل/ نيسان الاحتفال باليوم العالمي للتوعية باضطراب ذوي سمات التوحد والذي اعلنته الجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة للتوعية عن هذا الاضطراب وتغير المواقف السائدة تجاهه والاعتراف بحقوق الاشخاص ذوي سمات التوحد كمواطنين.
وبهذه المناسبة فقد تم التوقيع والاتفاق مع جمعية سنا لدعم ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة – جمعية تعني بالرقي بحياة عائلات الأفراد ذوي التحديات الذهنية من خلال دعم وتسهيل خدماتهم عبر المراكز المتخصة في جميع مناطق المملكة.
واصبحت أتيكو مجموعة فخر الدين شركة داعمة وشريك سنوي للجمعية حيث اضاف السيدة هناء شوارب نائب رئيس مجلس الادارة الجمعية : “هذه ليست المرة الأولى التي نتعاون فيها مع اتيكو مجموعة فخرالدين- فقد كانوا روادًا في توظيف الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الذهنية من خلال برنامج عمل سنا للعمل. والآن بعد أن أصبحوا شركة داعمة لجمعية سنا -اصبحوا مساهمين في برنامج المنح الدراسية الذي يدعم التعليم المتخصص لتأهيل الاطفال ذوي التحديات الذهنية او التطورية ليتمكنو ان يصبحون اعضاء فعالين في المجتمع الاردني”.
وفي هذا اليوم سوف يضع جميع موظفي مطاعم الشركة الشارة الزرقاء وهي الشعار الرسمي ليوم التوحد العالمي، وذلك لتسليط الضوء و لفت الانتباه لاضطراب التوحد.
وقد عبرت السيدة عبير فخر الدين مديرة المسؤولية الاجتماعية بالشركة عن أهمية هذه الشراكة التي تهدف الى تبني جزء من ملفات المنح الدراسية لاطفال ذوي سمات اضطراب التوحد في سنا. ” هذه الشراكة تعكس التوجه العام للشركة والتي تهدف الى زيادة الوعي عن هذه القضايا الاجتماعية ودمج الاشخاص ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة في المجتمع من خلال برامج و انشطة مختلفة في مرافق الشركة المتعددة”.
ويذكر ان اتيكو مجموعة فخر الدين تملك وتدير فندق القصر متروبول، وهو فندق أربعة نجوم يقع في قلب الشميساني، بالإضافة إلى مطاعمها المعروفة: تراتوريا ,كيو يارد, فينيغريت, النب, فخر الدين, رن شاي, يوشي, وايلد جوردان سنتر, كوباس سنترال , أميغو وكباب إكسبرس التي هي من ضمن مجموعة المطاعم.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group and Tkiyet Um Ali Pay it Forward initiative, February 2018
On Tuesday 6th of February, 2018 a signing ceremony took place to introduce the new Pay it Forward initiative, which was held at AlQasr Metropole Hotel, between Mr. Samer Balqar, the General Manager of Tkiyet Um Ali and Ms. Abeer Fakhriddin, Corporate Social Responsibility and Communication Director of ATICO Fakhreldin Group.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group and Tkiyet Um Ali collaborate, this year, to introduce the Pay it Forward program by donating 10% of food bills when dining at Yoshi, Ren Chai, Trattoria and Vinaigrette each and every Sunday between 8pm and closing hours, starting on the 11th of February until the 28th of April 2018, which marks the International Pay it Forward Day, which is actually a global initiative that exists to make a difference by creating a huge ripple of kindness across the world. All proceeds will be given to support Tkiyet Um Ali Food For Life Program.
The objective of this joint initiative is to create a sense of virtuousness with a good deed while dining at some of ATICO Fakhreldin Group outlets. The “Pay it Forward” card intends to inspire guests to be the change they want to see in the world by passing it on and participating in any Pay it Forward act to keep a flow of kindness rolling, which will contribute to make a brighter day for someone else.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group constantly pursues new and innovative contributions to the community charged by a strong sense of civic responsibility.
Ms. Fakhriddin commented; “Corporate Social Responsibility has been at the core of ATICO Fakhreldin Group business operation since the company’s inception in 1992.
We are focused on introducing new initiatives with the aim of helping the community and to draw more awareness to different charitable organizations. We believe that the possibilities are endless and we are proud to collaborate with Tkiyet Um Ali on this very noble initiative.”
“Wish Tree” Shines Over ATICO Fakhreldin Group This Special Season For The ThirdConsecutive Year
ATICO Fakhreldin Group launched its yearly festivities to rejoice the merry season along with its25th anniversary in all of its outlets.
The Wish Tree helps make dreams come true and due to the huge success from the previous years ATICO Fakhreldin Group is also launching its famous “Wish Tree”, for the third consecutive year at AlQasr Metropole Hotel, Fakhreldin Restaurant, Ren Chai and Yoshi with an additional Wish Tree thisyear at Wild Jordan Center
Young boys and girls from the SOS Children’s Villages from Amman, Irbid and Aqaba were asked again this year to fill each tree with hand written letters revealing theirwishes for Christmas. Generous customers pick an envelope and donate acertain amount in order to grant the child’s wish and help make a dream come true. ATICO Fakhreldin Group will make sure that Santa delivers the gifts to the various villages with healthy meals from Kebab Express and lots of fun activities will follow.
The ‘Wish Trees’ bought together an opportunity for ATICO Fakhreldin Group to enhance it’s sense of corporate social responsibility and engage its loyal customers towards a worthwhile cause. It is ATICO Fakhreldin Group’s strong obligation towards the community that drives it to create and develop ideas to support and help various foundations.
APN and ATICO – Fakhreldin Group Support Food Security in the Jordan Valley
On Friday, 29/09/2017, APN’s Green Caravan set out to plant 250 citrus trees in Al-Kraimeh in the central Jordan Valley. The trees were donated by ATICO – Fakhreldin group and were planted by a group of 60 volunteers that included ATICO’s employees and students from the Ahilyyah School and the Bishop’s School. As stated by Ms. Abeer Fakhreldin, CSR Officer at ATICO, this initiative is part of a series of social events organized by the ATICO group as part of its commitment on .social responsibility, and in celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary Ms. Mariam Al Jaajaa, APN General Manager, also stated that the activity goes towards the fulfillment of APN’s mission and vission of increasing Jordan’s green cover, enhancing food security and fighting desertification. In addition, the activity is a means of ensuring a sustainable source of income for smallholder farmers who are the primary contributors to the country’s food basket.
العربية و شركة أتيكو مجموعة فخرالدين تدعمان الأمن الغذائي لأسرة عفيفة في الأغوار انطلقت قافلة العربية لحماية الطبيعة الخضراء يوم الجمعة 29/9/2017 لزراعة 250 شجرة حمضيات في منطقة الكريمة في الأغوار الوسطى بدعم من شركة اتيكو مجموعة فخرالدين. شهد النشاط مشاركة 60 متطوع ومتطوعة من طالبات من مدرسة عمان الاهلية ومدرسة المطران ومتطوعين من شركة اتيكو مجموعة فخرالدين والعربية. وقد صرحت مديرة المسؤولية الإجتماعية لشركة اتيكو مجموعة فخرالدين السيدة عبير فخرالدين أن هذه المبادرة تندرج ضمن سلسلة النشاطات الاجتماعية التي اعتادت شركة اتيكو مجموعة فخر الدين تقديمها ضمن التزامها بالمسؤولية الاجتماعية وإحتفالاً بمرور 25 عاماً على تأسيسها. وأشارت مديرة العربية الأستاذة مريم الجعجع أن النشاط يأتي لتحقيق رسالة العربية في زيادة الرقعة الخضراء في الأردن و تعزيز الأمن الغذائي والحد من التصحر بالإضافة إلى دعم و توفير مصدر دخل إضافي لصغار المزارعين كونهم البنية الأساسية في تعزيز سلة الغذاء في الوطنة
ATICO Fakhreldin Group honors Amman Municipality Workers
ATICO Fakhreldin Group continues its strong social responsibility and solid collaboration with the public sector and various organizations with its yearly contribution and commitment during several occasions. This year, ATICO Fakhreldin Group, grabbed the opportunity to host an Iftar for the Municipality workers, which was held at “ Kebab Express Sweifieh” during the last week of the Holy month of Ramadan. This special Iftar celebrated the importance of the Workers’ jobs and their great efforts to ensure that our City is kept clean. Heads of Departments and several ATICO Fakhreldin Group staff and team members attended the Iftar and were glad to share this special Iftar with the dedicated Workers. ATICO Fakhreldin Group also handed out individually packed grocery parcels and a box of Eid pastry as a gifts for Eid Al Fitr, so that that they may share and enjoy it with their families. This contribution comes in line with ATICO Fakhreldin Group’s constant dedication and commitment to its obligation and duty towards the less fortunate in the community.
“Wish Tree” shines over ATICO Fakhreldin Group this Holiday Season for the second consecutive year, 2016
ATICO Fakhreldin Group is launching its yearly celebrations to rejoice the festive holiday season in all its outlets. Various activities at each outlet, with several great promotions were tailor made for this holiday season.
With the Christmas season, a time to make dreams come true, and due to the great success from last year, ATICO Fakhreldin Group is also launching its famous “Wish Tree” for the second consecutive year at AlQasr Metropole Hotel and at Fakhreldin, and adding two more ‘Wish Trees’ at Ren Chai and Yoshi for this year.
Each tree is filled with letters hand written by young boys and girls from the SOS Children’s Villages from Amman and Irbid, in addition to Aqaba, which has been included this year, with their hopes and wishes for Christmas. Generous customers pick an envelope and donate a certain amount in order to grant the Child’s hand written wish and help make a dream come true. ATICO Fakhreldin Group will in return make sure that Santa will deliver the gifts to the villages, with healthy meals from Kebab Express, and a day filled with fun activities.
The ‘Wish Trees’ bought together an opportunity for ATICO Fakhreldin Group to enhance its sense of corporate social responsibility and engage its loyal customers towards a worthwhile cause. It is the Group’s strong obligation towards the community that drives it to create and develop ideas to support and help various foundations.
It is worth mentioning that ATICO – Fakhreldin Group operates AlQasr Metropole Hotel, a boutique four-star hotel located in the heart of Shmeisani along with its well-known outlets Trattoria, Vinaigrette, The Nub, The Qyard and Fakhr El-Din, Ren Chai, Yoshi, Wild Jordan Center, and Kebab Express.
Kebab Express Iftar Meals at Three Camps, Ramadan 2016
In line with its annual rital ATICO Fakhreldin Group and in collaboration with Royaana (a non-profit charitable organization), held three charitable Iftars for less fortunate orphans which took place at the following impoverished locations; Al Nasr Camp’s Orphanage on 18th June, Al Mahatah Camp’s Orphanage on 25th of June and Al Hashimi Orphanage Association on 2nd of July, 2016. ATICO Fakhriddin Group, with Kebab Express, strives to undertake community responsibilities towards underprivileged orphans and children from various camps because the smiles it puts on their faces makes it all the more worthwhile. Supportive staff members where there to extend a hand and they not only delivered the meals, broke their fast with the students but also handed out lovely gifts along with lots of candy bags. ATICO Fakhriddin Group is always ready and keen to continue its social responsibility aiming to cross bridges between the private sector and civil society institutions.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group participates in the “Clean Up the Dead Sea” initiative, 27th March 2016
Encouraged by CEO Mr. Essam Fakhriddin, members of ATICO Fakhreldin Group joined Amman Rotary Club Capital, to participate in their initiative “Help Keep Jordan Clean”. The team also supported the event by bringing along meals forapproximately 350 participants. The Amman Rotary Club Capital launched the second stage of the campaign by cleaning up the beaches of the Dead Sea, on Sunday the 27th of March at 10am. The meeting points for all participants were at various areas and times. All partakers and media personnel met at either 8.30am at the Palm Village, on the airport road or at 9.30am at Chili Ways before the Dead Sea security check point, before the hotel and conference center. The initiative was launched as the President of The Rotary International (a very prominent figure) visited Jordan. Its main aim is to support the community and to instill the culture of volunteer work. The campaign also proposes to increase the awareness of working to support tourism and preserve the environment, between both the private and public sectors. It is worth mentioning that the area chosen is one of the popular public areas were holiday seekers spend their weekends and it witnesses a large amount of environmentally hazardous waste. The invitation was open to everyone and transport from Amman to the Dead Sea and back was provided on the day.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group sponsor Atfaluna Launch, March 9th, 2016
Atfalouna is a non-profit company, established in 2015 dedicated to identifying children in need of treatment and medical care, yet lack the resources to do so. The Wild Jordan Center contributed to this intitiative by sponsoring & hosting the launch event , witch turned out to be very successful, informative & vivacious event.
Wish Trees at ATICO Fakhreldin Group, 2015
ATICO Fakhreldin Group launched its holiday festivities, early in December 2015, with an advent calendar filled with activities at its various outlets.
The Group also launched two Wish Trees, on Friday 11th of December 2015, at the lobby of AlQasr Metropole Hotel and at Fakhr El-Din. Each tree was filled with letters written by young boys and girls from the SOS Children’s Villages all over Jordan. The letters expressed their wish lists for Christmas. Generous customers were quick to donate various amounts, in order to grant wishes and help them come true, this giving season.
The Wish Trees bought together an opportunity for ATICO Fakhreldin Group to enhance its sense of corporate social responsibility and engage the public towards a worthwhile cause. It is its strong obligation towards the community that drives it to create new and innovative ideas to support and help impoverished foundations, in order to help put a smile on young faces, especially during different holiday seasons.
Kebab Express Iftar Meals at Camps, Ramadan 2015
In line with its annual ritual ATICO Fakhreldin Group, in collaboration with Royaan’s (a non-profit charitable organization) campaign Ramadan is different with the people of goodness”, held three charitable Iftars for less fortunate orphans which took place at the following impoverished locations; Al Mahatah Camp, Al Hussien Camp and Al Hiteen Camp. ATICO Fakhriddin Group, with Kebab Express, strives to undertake community responsibilities towards underprivileged students from various camps because the smiles it puts on their faces makes it all the more worthwhile. Supportive staff members where there to extend a hand and they not only delivered the meals, broke their fast with the students but also handed out terrific gifts along with lots of candy bags. ATICO Fakhriddin Group is always ready and keen to continue its social responsibility aiming to cross bridges between the private sector and civil society institutions.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group and Dr. Ahmed Emara join hands in a Motivational Lecture, 2015
Dr. Emara, acclaimed Mental Health Consultant in Bioenergy, is back in Jordan for a four-day workshop, at AlQasr Metropole Hotel. During his time, Dr. Emara gave a complimentary lecture, in collaboration with Ru’yana and Ruwwad Associations. The attendees, around 80, were a group of promising Jordanian youth from Tafila, Jabal Al Natheef, and Gaza and Souf Refugee Camps. The lecture aimed to help the youth tackle the hardships of their lives through positive thinking, enlightenment and faith. ATICO Fakhreldin Group organized the lecture and hosted a luncheon at The Qyard.
Ms. Abeer Fakhriddin, CSRO of ATICO Fakhreldin Group, said; This contribution is one of many that ATICO- Fakhreldin Group is committed to support of so many charities as part of their dedication to corporate social responsibility and it was a pleasure and honor to sponsor the lecture, which was truly an eye opener for the youth, I hope that we were able to reach out to them and help them with the positive thinking tips Dr. Emara presented.”
Ru’yana President Salma Moghraby expressed her gratitude and appreciation for everyone involved in making the event so successful, particularly since it was held on the anniversary of Jordan’s independence. “The positive energy and collective spirit of camaraderie in the room was uplifting. We cannot wait to hear the success stories and feel the tangible effects of enlightened faith,” she said in her thank you letter. Ru’yana is a Jordanian NGO dedicated to sustainable empowerment of marginalized communities through small interest-free loans, education scholarships, training, social business ventures, and spirit of brotherhood.
Kebab Express donates Iftar meals to orphans, 2014
This year, ATICO Fakhreldin Group, in collaboration with Royaana, anon-profit charitable organization operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Social Development, held three charitable Iftars for less fortunate orphans which took place at the following impoverished locations; Al Nasr Camp, Al Hussien Camp and Al Hiteen Camp.
The 100 meals, for each camp, consisted of Kebab Express’ Ramadan Meal and a soft drink. When the meal was over, the enthusiastic children were ready to show off their talents with very interesting performances.
ATICO Fakhreldin staff, who attended this event, gave out the school bags and a bag full of delicious treats that were handed out to the children before they went back home.
Kebab Express Support Special Needs Iftar, 2013
A Charity Iftar was held at Kebab Express Sweifieh, for the Special Needs and disabled.The event was a great success and Kebab Express was honored to host the Iftar, which was highly enjoyed by everyone.
Health and nutrition awareness workshop; Fighting Cancer From Your Kitchen, 2013
As part of ATICO Fakhreldin Group health awareness campaign and in collaboration with One with Nature, Ms. Helen Batmany Makdah, Nutrition and Dietetics specialist, held a lecture titled “Fighting Cancer From Your Kitchen”.
The lecture covered food items involved in fighting cancer, with live demonstrations from ATICO Fakhreldin Group’s talented Sushi Chef, Chef Michael. Fakhr-El Din Restaurant also presented fresh dishes to showcase the importance of healthy choices. The lecture highlighted the importance of seaweed, Miso Soup and raw fish amongst other healthy ingredients.
It was a huge success and the attendees enjoyed delicious selections from The Group’s various kitchens.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group supports; “From The Lowest To The Highest For Cancer, 2013”
ATICO Fakhreldin Group once again supports the King Hussein Cancer Centre by contributing to “The Lowest to the Highest Point for Cancer” initiative.
A team of 21 Jordanians leave for Nepal, to raise awareness of Jordan’s fight against cancer, at the highest camp-site in the world, which sits at an altitude of approx 5,300m.
The objective of this trek is to raise funds for the King Hussein Cancer Centre’s much-needed expansion project, currently under-way.
With many people suffering the ravages of cancer, and figures estimated to increase over the coming decade, the team intends to embrace this challenge by trekking in the Himalayas.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group sponsored Ms. Randa Saifi Shalaan, one of the team members, who placed ATICO Fakhreldin Group flag at the top of the world. We are proud to be part of this fantastic initiative.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group Education Program Partnership 2013
ATICO Fakhreldin Group, partners with “Under my Olive Tree”, non- profit organization, and adopts and supports the education of a student. This highly effective and excellent initiative program, will take place in four phases. Phase one, supports the student with his university fees. Phase two, the student will get a chance to work part time during the summer by interning within The Group. Phase three, The Group will support the student with workshops or courses to allow him to develop and enhance his education and last but not least, the student during Phase four, will in turn give back to his community and will get a chance to volunteer in various fields on a yearly basis.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group wishes the student, best of luck.
ATICO – Fakhreldin Group supports Maaúd Al Rahman Tent for Orphans, Ramadan 2012
ATICO – Fakhreldin Group spreads its Corporate Social Responsibility this year to 300 orphans, from various orphanages and centers from all over Jordan, in collaboration with Under my Olive Tree and IBDDA, non-profit organizations. The Orphans were provided with meals from Kebab Express and there was lots of entertainment, gifts, sweets for everyone after the Iftar. The event was a true success and in line with the strong responsibility of ATICO – Fakhreldin Group to embrace the company’s deeds, in order to encourage a positive impact through its activities on local communities.
Kebab Express Supports Operation Smile Jordan (OSJ), December 11th, 2012
OSJ is part of Operation Smile International, a non-profit Charity dedicated to help Jordanian and Arab children who suffer from cleft lips, cleft palates and burns. Their mission is to mobilize a world of generous hearts, to help heal children’s smiles and transform lives across the globe. On December 11th2012, OSJ, at Prince Hussein Bin Abdalla Hospital – Al Baq’a/Ein Basha, a combined number of professional medical volunteers from the US, Europe and local medical teams came together to donate their time and expertise to provide reconstructive surgeries to more than 80 children, who suffer from various facial deformities in Jordan and Palestine. Kebab Express participated at the event by providing 120 meals with beverages to all medical and non-medical volunteers who generously help during the event. It was a worthwhile cause that helps support Jordanian and Palestinian children that deserve the medical support they were given.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group Sponsors Welfare Association Cycling for Palestine – Give to Gaza Event, 2012
Welfare Association for Youth (WAY), and The Jerusalem Forum organized a Cycling for Palestine – Give to Gaza event on Friday December 14th 2012. This event brought together 200 cyclists from all over Jordan to put on their cycling gear and bike 15 kilometers in the Dead Sea while raising money for 3 selected WA projects in Gaza. The project supported this year is called the Mustaqbali Program, which aims at meeting the needs of 1804 Palestinian children who were orphaned or lost their primary income-earning parent during the Israeli war on Gaza between December 2008 and January 2009. The program’s 3 supported projects are: Empowering widowed mothers in Gaza, supporting the right to safe education and psycho-social support to the children of Gaza and non-curriculum activities and promotion of orphaned children special talents and skills. Following the event, cyclists and other visitors had a lunch where they were engaged through a presentation about the work of WAY and the WA, with a raffle draw for various prizes. The Group also provided vouchers from Bistro One and Trattoria restaurants.
Kebab Express Iftar to Dar Al Aman Centre for Child Abuse, Ramadan 2011
Kebab Express strives to engage in special opportunities that help enliven the lives of young ones yearly and especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan, 2011. This year’s contributions, donations, supported initiatives and organizations focused on underserved children such as Madrasati and Dar Al Aman Centre for Child Abuse. “Kebab Express iftar meals were given to the youngsters at Dar Al Aman, supported by the Madrasati initiative. It is always so rewarding to be able to do put a smile on the children’s faces.” says Ms. Abeer Fakhriddin, CSRO. Kebab Express, is an Arabic fast food outlet with a vibrant feel and delicious healthy food is a true manifestation that fast food can be healthy. Its menu offers over forty items varying from cold and hot starters, cold and hot sandwiches, hot grills and dessert. The menu’s diversity has been carefully selected from Fakhr-El Din Restaurant’s popular items. Kebab Express is located in Sweifieyh, City Mall’s food court and in Taj lifestyle center Abdoun.
ATICO FAKHRELDIN GROUP DONATES 5% OF RAMADAN REVENUES TO CHARITY, 2010
As part of its dedication to its corporate social responsibility, ATICO Fakhreldin Group represented by its Director of Corporate Communications & CSR, Ms. Abeer Fakhreldin donated 5% of its Ramadan 2010 revenues to the Palestine Association for Children Encouragement of Sports PACES.
The donations were collected from the revenues of Alqasr Metropole Hotel, Fakhreldin Restaurant, Ren Chai, Yoshi, Trattoria, The Qyard, Wild Jordan Café, Fakhreldin & Co and Kebab Express during the month of Ramadan.ATICO is recognized as a provider of first-rate personalized hospitality services group. It has been able to satisfy the needs and tastes of a wide range of customers, and has secured a position as the leading local hospitality management group in Jordan. “We are pleased that our donations this year will help these organizations to achieve their goals in creating a better environment for their beneficiaries. It is this sense of belonging that we seek to strengthen in the hearts of fellow community members in order to establish a balanced society that offers equal opportunities for all,” said Ms. Abeer Fakhreldin.
This contribution is one of many that ATICO- Fakhreldin Group is committed to in support of so many charities as part of their dedication to corporate social responsibility and an opportunity to support charities around Jordan and Palestine. A ritual that started since Ramadan 1999.
ATICO – Fakhreldin Group sponsors awareness pamphlet, 2010
ATICO – Fakhreldin Group sponsored the Personal Project of a Grade 10 student, at the Amman Baccalaureate School, March 2010. The pamphlet aimed to present the impoverished state of the Gaza Refugee Camp, in Jerash. It depicted the poor state of the camp and showcased facts, pictures and methods of reaching out to the Camp. The pamphlet was a huge success and generated a lot of interest from various individuals and foreign communities.
AlQasr Metropole Hotel donates 10% of its Ramadan revenues to PACES Charity in Palestine & SOS Charity in Jordan, 2009
As part of its yearly ritual, Alqasr Metropole hotel has donated 10% of this years Ramadan revenues to two charities; PACES which helps underprivileged children in refugee camps in Palestine to excel in sports like football and basketball, and SOS Children’s Village Association of Jordan which cares for 345 Jordanian orphaned and abandoned children, in three Villages and seven Youth Houses in Amman, Aqaba, and Irbid.
ATICO Fakhreldin Group Contributes to the Tastings for Gift of Life, 2009
ATICO Fakhreldin Group extended its outreach in the corporate social responsibility by taking part in the “Tasting for Gift of Life” event, organized by “Gift of Life Charitable Society in Amman” (GOLA) in June 2009, at the Jordan National Gallery Gardens in Jabal Webdeh, through its Kebab Express and Fakhreldin & Co. outlets. The event helped raise money to finance vitally necessary heart surgery for Ahmad Ramadan, a 7 month old Egyptian baby living in a refugee camp in Jordan.
ATICO FAKHRELDIN GROUP DONATES 5% OF KEBAB EXPRESS REVENUES TO GAZA RELIEF FUND SUPPORTED BY THE JORDAN RIVER FOUNDATION, 2008
As part of its dedication to its corporate social responsibility, ATICO Fakhreldin Group represented by its Director of Corporate Communications & CSR, Ms. Abeer Fakhreldin donated 5% of its monthly revenues to the Gaza Relief campaign, in collaboration with the Jordan River Foundation. The campaign was an immediate initiative that sparked the concern of both organizations. The support aimed to help the people of war stricken Gaza, after the 3 week escalated conflict which took place during the winter of 2008-2009.
ATICO sponsors ‘Save a Life’ Bookmark, 2007
In line with ATICO’s responsibility to serve the community, ATICO sponsored the Personal Project of Grade 10 Students, at the Amman Baccalaureate School. The Personal Project is the final project, based on the student’s personal interests and talents, which demonstrates the skills they developed over the years, through their Approaches to Learning (ATL). This particular project captured the interest of ATICO and was immediately adopted. ATICO gave away the Save a Life book marks to all its clients, and found that the invaluable information could indeed prevent chocking and could save a life, by following the Heimlich Maneuver
ATICO – FAKHRELDIN GROUP contribution to CSR, Ramadan 2007
ATICO – FAKHRELDIN GROUP has fulfilled its strong belief, in a string of obligations, based on a passionate commitment to contribute to its strong sense of responsibility to the service of the community with donations to various charitable organizations in the Kingdom and Palestine. ATICO adopted last year a rewarding food program run by Tikyat Um Ali, which was immensely successful. After a field study, a difference was noted by the children, whose height and weight had noticeably changed and their school attendance reached 100%.
And by this, the company has enthusiastically renewed its support contract, by which they will continue supporting the food program at Al Thaniey Co-education Elementary School, which Tikyat Um Ali has implemented in correlation with the Ministry of Education and the Special Forces in Al Karak.
The program aims to provide a nutritious meal to each child at the school, in the impoverished area of the Kingdom. Through this program ATICO (Fakhreldin Group) has donated 10% of its revenue from the Ramadan nights to support the emergency aid by its health and cultural support.
Part of the Ramadan revenues will also be donated to construct a special children’s surgical unit in Al Awdah Hospital in the Gaza strip, through the Welfare Association. The rest of the donation will go to Al Itihad Woman’s Hospital, in the West Bank (Nablus), to provide the hospital with the necessary medical equipment, which is of dire importance, through the Zakah committee which belongs to the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic affairs.
ATICO has also supported the Haya Institute, Marka, and organized a Ramadan iftar for around 200 orphans and less fortunate children, in the area. AlQasr Touristic Investment Company (ATICO – Fakhreldin Group) was establishment in 1992 and since then has specialized in investing and operating in the hospitality sector in Jordan and the Middle East.
ATICO sponsors an Iftar for 200 children hosted by Haya Cultural Centre,Ramadan 2007
ATICO Rejoins the King Hussein Cancer Foundation in its fight against Cancer, 2007
AMMAN – ATICO Fakhreldin Group continues to support the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) in its fight against cancer, by renewing its contract and becoming a member of KHCF’s ‘Restaurants Care Program’ until this day. ATICO outlets had previously joined the program in January 2006. As supporters of the program, ATICO helped connect the King Hussein Cancer Foundation with its clientele, by inviting their customers to add an optional JD 1 to their bill. Since ATICO’s outlets joined the RCP, it has successfully been able to accumulate a considerable donation of JD 30,000.
Ms. Abeer Fakhriddin, Marketing & Public Relations Manager of ATICO, visited the King Hussein Cancer Center on January 23rd, 2007, to ascertain the progress and achievements of the Center. HRH Princess Dina Mired, Director General of the Foundation, thanked ATICO outlets on behalf of the patients and acknowledged its decision to rejoin the program, which facilitates a link between conscious ATICO customers and the KHCF. HRH Princess Dina, also expressed her appreciation for the generosity of ATICO customers, adding that every JD raised makes a difference to the patients, who are currently undergoing various treatments at the Center.
Ms. Abeer Fakhriddin added: “It is with great pleasure that we at ATICO have an opportunity to be affiliated with the KHCF and the RCP, which has truly been a success. It has been a fruitful attempt which was both welcomed and supported by our loyal customers. As an expression of ATICO’s vision in developing its social awareness, we aim to pursue as many local benefit programs as possible.”
Princess Dina Mired said: “We know that there are so many people who wish to join the fight against cancer but do not know how. This is why the Restaurants Care Program is a win-win situation. Donors are given a convenient method, the Restaurants play the role of contributing corporations, and the Foundation collects the needed funds to continue its fight against cancer”.
Alqasr Metropole Hotel donates 10% of its Ramadan revenues to the Welfare Association for a Children Surgical Unit at AL-AWDA Hospital, Gaza,2007
Miss Abeer Fakhriddin, the Marketing & Public Relations Manager of Alqasr Touristic Investment Company ? ATICO, the owner of Alqasr Metropole Hotel, presented to Dr. Atallah Shafiq Kuttab, Director General of the Welfare Association, US$20,000 representing 10% of revenues of the 2007 Ramadan Nights at Alqasr Metropole Plaza.
ATICO – FAKHRELDIN GROUP contribution to CSR, 2007
ATICO adopted a rewarding food program run by Tikyat Um Ali, which was immensely successful. After a field study, a difference was noted by the children, whose height and weight had noticeably changed and their school attendance reached 100%. And by this, the company has enthusiastically renewed its support contract, by which they will continue supporting the food program at Al Thaniey Co-education Elementary School, which Tikyat Um Ali has implemented in correlation with the Ministry of Education and the Special Forces in Al Karak. The program aims to provide a nutritious meal to each child at the school, in the impoverished area of the Kingdom
Once again Alqasr Howard Johnson Hotel dedicates 10% of its Ramadan revenues in 2006 to the establishment of “Children Unit” at Beit Hanon General Hospital
Miss Abeer Fakhriddin, the Marketing & Public Relation Manager at Alqasr Touristic Investment Company – ATICO the owner of Alqasr Howard Johnson Hotel, has presented Dr. Adnan Soghaier, senior adviser, Resource Development at the Welfare Association, with a cheque amounting to US $ 20,000 which represents 10% of revenues of this years Ramadan Nights at Alqasr Howard Johnson Plaza.
The sum of money will be dedicated to establish a Children Unit at the General Hospital in Beit Hanoon, Gaza strip. The wounded children of Beit Hanoon which was subjected recently to the occupation forces atrocities suffered drastically due to absence of a special unit at the hospital to cater far their needs.
This contribution comes as a continuation of many donations Alqasr Howard Johnson has presented in previous years to various charity organizations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip to support emergency requirements, cultural and health activities.
ATICO Rejoins the King Hussein Cancer Foundation in its Fight Against Cancer, 2006
ATICO – Fakhreldin Group supports the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) in its fight against cancer by becoming the first member of KHCF’s ‘Restaurants Care Program’ since 2006 until this day. As partners of this program, ATICO helped connect the King Hussein Cancer Foundation with its supporters in the fight against cancer, by inviting their customers to add an optional JD 1 to their bill.
Princess Dina Mired said: “We know that there are so many people who wish to join the fight against cancer but do not know how. This is why the Restaurants Care Program allows for a win-win situation. The donors are given a convenient method to donate, the Restaurants show how important the role of corporations they operate in giving back to the community, and the Foundation collects much needed funds to continue the fight against cancer”.
ATICO and Tikiyat Um Ali sign an agreement for the food program at a public school in Karak, 2006
Mr. Ihab Al Deeb the general manager of Tikiyat Um Ali, and Mr. Essam Fakhriddin CEO of the ATICO group signed an agreement, to be part of the food program at a mixed public school in Al Karak, consisting of 108 students. This program is part of the nutrition program, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Jordanian Armed Forces. The program aims to secure meals with beneficial nutritional elements to schools in poverty stricken regions in the Kingdom. Needy students have a chance to eat proper meals which will ultimately help raise not only their morals but also their educational competency. This program was welcomed by the ATICO group since it’s a keen advocate of helping the community and has been a supporter of several other programs which highlight the importance of its social responsibilities.
Howard Johnson AlQasr Plaza Hotel donates to Salt Municipality, 2004
Alqasr Howard Johnson Hotel dedicates 10% of its Ramadan revenues to the Society for handicapped care in the Gaza Strip, Ramadan 2004
Miss Abeer Fakhriddin, the Marketing & Public Relation Manager at Alqasr Touristic Investment Company – ATICO, the owner of Alqasr Howard Johnson Hotel, has presented Dr. Adnan Soghaier , Resource Development Consultant and Miss Amaal Ghadieh , Membership Affairs and Donation Officer at Welfare Association, with a cheque amounting to 10% of revenues of this years Ramadan Nights at Alqasr Howard Johnson Plaza.
The sum of money will be dedicated to the development of the cultural, recreational and support services hall of the society for handicapped care in the Gaza strip – Rimal district.
AlQasr dedicates 10% of its Ramadan revenues to the Culture & Identity Program / Jaffa, 2003
