Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH —

A blind taste test, which was conducted recently as part of a student club initiative to raise awareness within the community, made history by breaking the world record.

Alfaisal University Community and Service Committee (CAS) attempted to break the record by organizing the world’s largest blind taste test in which 1,486 people participated. The taste test lasted three and half hours.

The campaign «Noor”, which means light in Arabic, brought together people from all walks of life, young and old, to raise awareness toward the visually impaired, the challenges they face in private and social life, and the misconceptions and vague perception the public has toward the visually impaired.

The five-day campaign was organized by Alfaisal students at the university campus with the aim of making Riyadh residents more educated and prepared to meet the needs of the visually impaired.

Saud Al-Yahya, president of CAS, stated: «The achievement of CAS in breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for the Largest Blind Taste Test is indicative of the club›s ongoing efforts to offer its best to the community. ... CAS will continue with its quest to offer outstanding services to the highest standards for the community. Without the dedication, professionalism and selfless contributions of the CAS team, these goals wouldn’t be achieved. Therefore, I would like to convey my deepest gratitude towards the amazing CAS team.”

The world record for the largest blind taste test was achieved by breaking the previous record held by Oreo in Madrid 2007, with a difference of 14 people.

The results were recorded by Guinness representative Seyda Gemici and announced at the event at Alfaisal University.

CAS is a self-developed committee that is devoted to the upbringing of local society and the strengthening of the bonds between the university and its affiliates, whilst preserving our customs and traditions.

CAS is also devoted to the enhancement of our local community, by carrying out and attaining various events within the university’s premises, ranging from interactive activities for children with special needs in our community to charity events that support locally accredited charitable establishments.