The first all-terrain wheelchair in The Middle East – Expedition Diary Day 3
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After a reception from local leaders at Jalan fort earlier today, Mark and the team made quick progress into the Sharqiya Sands, formerly the Wabhiba Sands, to meet up with a group of students and staff from Outward Bound Oman.
The Jewel of Arabia Expedition has strong links with Outward Bound Oman, which since it first opened in 2009 has trained over 30,000 young people. Mark sits down in conversation with acting Executive Director Mohamed Al Zadjali to find out about the impact of the organisation on young Omanis and how it is adapting to a sustainable future.
One of the legacy projects of the expedition is the delivery of a brand new all-terrain wheelchair that will enable people of all abilities to go on courses and expeditions at the various field centres run by Outward Bound Oman. Today is the day it arrives with students for the first time.
This isn’t just a first for Oman, this is the first all terrain wheelchair in The Middle East.
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