Sharjah focuses on PwDs segment
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HE Mohamed Ali Al Noman, chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment and continuous support to all events and activities that strengthen Sharjah’s position in the cultural, sports and economic spheres.
He pointed out that Sharjah has developed a special infrastructure for special needs offering security and safety for the handicapped. Educational institutions, malls, government offices and tourism projects etc in the emirate are equipped with amenities for the handicapped.
This message was given on the occasion of the Academic Forum for Support and Rehabilitation of the Handicapped, organised by the Khorfakkan Club for the Handicapped under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and under the SCTDA sponsorship. As part of the initiative, the SCTDA is also supporting the Khorfakkan Blind Football Championship being hosted by the Emirates Association of the Blind led by HE Sheikh Saqr bin Mohamed al Qassimi
Al Noman said that the SCTDA’s association is part of the Authority’s efforts to strengthen the role of people with special needs in the society, especially visually impaired who are striving and excelling in different walks of life. “We support the physically challenged through a number of associations and clubs that help and engage handicapped in the UAE society,” Al Noman emphasised.
Al Noman further elaborated that the Authority is working with various public and private sector players to enhance the emirate’s ability to host activities and events for special needs people that engage the society and the media.