After being autographed by Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., during his visit to the unique Nissan Gallery in Kuwait, the Nissan "Murano Signature" landed in Dubai and was autographed by the famous British Entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson, during the launch of the new Virgin Megastore in Mall of the Emirates in UAE.
The "Murano Signature" triggers a global fund-raising initiative for charitable organizations in Kuwait as it travels the globe collecting signatures of world leaders and celebrities. Once the global tour is complete, the unique autographed "Murano Signature" will be auctioned in Kuwait and funds raised from this will be offered to Kuwaiti charitable organizations by Nissan's local dealer in Kuwait, Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Co.
Takeshi Nakajima, deputy managing director at Nissan Middle East said: “We are proud of this initiative by one of our local dealers, as it supports our values of corporate social responsibility in an unusual way, very much in harmony with Nissan’s SHIFT_ philosophy”.
After opening and touring the new Virgin Megastore, Sir Richard Branson, the popular international adventurer and philanthropist participated in this unique fund raising operation being the second to sign the "Murano Signature".
Saleh Al-Babtain, CEO of Al-Babtain Group-Kuwait, attended this event to present Sir Richard with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his generous participation. "We are proud and privileged to have Sir Richard autograph the Murano Signature next to Mr. Carlos Ghosn's autograph" said Saleh Al-Babtain. He added: "In addition to our business activities, we are committed to help in the initial funding of charity projects and add hope and happiness to the Kuwaiti society".
About Sir Richard Branson:
Sir Richard Branson is a popular British entrepreneur with a seemingly insatiable appetite for starting new businesses. His internationally recognized brand "Virgin" is splashed across everything from credit cards, to airlines and music "Megastores".
Richard Branson has created one of the most recognizable brands in the world. He has managed to "Virginize" a very wide range of products and services. The variety of businesses he controls is as vast as the geographical coverage the brand has. He is the owner of The Virgin Group that has now expanded into international music Megastores, air travel, mobile, financial, retail, music, internet, drinks, rail, hotels and leisure, with around 200 companies in over 30 countries.
Richard is a trustee of several charities such as the Virgin Healthcare Foundation, a leading healthcare charity which was responsible for the launch of a health education campaign relating to AIDS in 1987.
In December 1999, Richard Branson was awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Millennium New Year's Honours List for "services to entrepreneurship".
About Al-Babtain Group:
Al-Babtain Group of Companies is well known for its 55 year association with the Japanese motor manufacturer Nissan Motor Company of Japan. It began by importing the Patrol into Kuwait and continues to do so today through its principal company, Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Co., the Sole Distributor for Nissan Motor Company in Kuwait.
Through its Motor Division the group introduces a wide range of the latest Nissan models in the local market, including mid-size cars, full-size SUV vehicles as well as a fleet of vans and buses. In addition to its other franchises in Kuwait; INFINITI, Renault, Citroen, CMC, JMC, Nissan Forklift and Tadano Cranes.
Al-Babtain Group in Kuwait was responsible for launching the first "Nissan Gallery" in the Middle East, to enable Nissan cars to be within the customers' reach at all times.
