JCCI’s moral values contest gives away prizes worth SR250,000

The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) held a ceremony on Saturday evening to mark the distribution of mega prizes for its Ramadan contest aimed at deepening moral values in the society.
Prizes worth SR250,000 were distributed among the winners.
Fatma Mohamed Qutub Khan was the top winner as she received a cash prize of SR100,000. Mariyam Abdul Rahman Khaled received the second prize (SR80,000) while Abdul Aziz bin Ibrahim Al-Saqaabi the third prize (SR50,000).
“This contest was organized to realize one of JCCI’s strategic objectives of deepening moral values in the society and encouraging people to follow work ethics,” said Saleh Kamil, president of the chamber. He emphasized the importance of upholding moral values, saying it is quality of successful communities.
“If we abide by morals we’ll become the most advanced nations in the world,” said Kamil, who is a prominent Saudi businessman.
Adnan Mandoura, secretary-general of the chamber, said three winners were given away cash prizes worth SR1,500 each during the 28 days of the contest. “Those who gave correct answers for all the 28 questions were given the opportunity to win mega prizes,” he added.
The contest’s questions were telecast on D1 television channel to attract large number of participants. The questions were also available on JCCI website. More than 15,000 people from within the Kingdom and abroad participated in the contest by visiting the site.
Saudis and expatriates have commended JCCI for organizing the contest with the intention of inculcating moral values in the society.
“This is great initiative that reminds us about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon) who was a good example for upholding morals in all walks of life,” said Dr. Abdullah Basfar, secretary-general of the International Qur’an Memorization Organization.
“Aysha, the wife of the Prophet, has said that his moral values were those of the Qur’an,” Basfar said, adding that the JCCI contest would encourage the public to love the Prophet and follow his teachings.
He commended Kamil for organizing the contest. “This reflects the positive role of Saudi businessmen in spreading the message of Islam,” said Basfar while praising Kamil for establishing Iqraa Islamic channel.
Abdul Shakoor Ali, president of Thanima, a cultural organization of Indian expatriates, said such contests would have tremendous impact on changing the society. “These kinds contests should be organized not only in Ramadan but also in other months,” Ali told Arab News. He also stressed the need to give wide publicity for such competitions. “I am sure it would contribute to developing a new generation that upholds moral values.”