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As a fully owned subsidiary of LIMRA Holdings Limited, KTI has exclusive partnerships with global brands like Farlin, Lego, Mattel, and Faber-Castell. The addition of PlayShifu to its portfolio underscores KTI&#8217;s commitment to offering high quality products that enhance children&#8217;s cognitive development and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>PlayShifu is globally recognized for its interactive and educational toys, seamlessly blending technology with traditional play to foster problem solving skills, creativity, and cognitive development in children. With a focus on safety and enjoyment, PlayShifu products perfectly complement KTI&#8217;s mission to nurture a bright and healthy future for children. These augmented reality toys enhance mathematical and spelling skills, aligning with modern educational needs that increasingly incorporate screen time into learning methodologies.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the launch, Safraz Hussain, Assistant Vice President for International Brands &#8211; KTI, remarked, &#8220;We are delighted to introduce PlayShifu to Sri Lanka. As a company dedicated to children&#8217;s wellbeing and development, PlayShifu&#8217;s educational toys resonate deeply with our vision of making learning enjoyable. We want our kids to learn while playing and make learning enjoyable. This launch represents a significant stride in our commitment to providing the best for Sri Lankan families.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ajantha Wickramarathne, CEO &#8211; KTI, commented, \u201cCelebrating its 22nd anniversary, KTI&#8217;s introduction of PlayShifu marks a milestone in delivering groundbreaking toy ranges to the Sri Lankan market. 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