Dr. Tariq Sultan bin Khadem, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Thiqa Club for the Disabled, received a certificate of achievement.
The Emirate of Sharjah was awarded the title of "City Friendly to People with Mobility Disabilities" by the World Federation of the Disabled during the International Day ceremony.
For global cities, held in New York City, USA.
The selection of the Emirate of Sharjah as a city friendly to people with mobility impairments was based on the submission of a comprehensive file containing the Emirate's efforts in this regard.
He focused on the emirate's infrastructure in terms of easy and convenient transportation within the city, and approval was obtained when he submitted it to the International Federation.
For people with disabilities, a delegation of (10) representing the International Federation of the Disabled visited the Emirate of Sharjah to learn about international standards for people with disabilities.
Available in health, educational and service institutions.
This global achievement is a result of the efforts and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
In support and care of people with disabilities, and as a culmination of the initiatives of the Emirate of Sharjah and its pioneering projects to support and empower this important segment of society, and to integrate them and grant them their full rights.
Sharjah, which is keen to harness all capabilities and facilities to serve people with disabilities in various aspects of life, is at the forefront.
Arab countries are recognized for their role and occupy a prestigious global position among cities that support this important and influential segment of the family.
This reflects Sharjah's commitment to providing comprehensive and sustainable care for the community in all areas. Dr. Tariq bin Khadem and Metin Senturk inaugurated the project.
The President of the World Federation of the Disabled, on the sidelines of the Emirate of Sharjah receiving the title of a city friendly to people with physical disabilities, launched the website
Sharjah is a city friendly to people with mobility disabilities, / and this was at the United Nations building in New York.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, said, “It is not surprising that Sharjah has been awarded the title of a city friendly to people with mobility disabilities,
It is the emirate that places the human being at the center of its programs and goals, to form a model to be emulated in investing in the human being, enhancing the status of every individual in it and granting him his full rights.
Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, said, “The achievement of the Emirate of Sharjah in being named a city friendly to people with mobility disabilities is an accomplishment.”
To the entire United Arab Emirates, and to the Arabs in general, as we celebrate this achievement today, we renew our commitment to further building and giving in service to our children with disabilities.
The real world has room for more achievements and deserves much recognition.”
She added, "Thanks to God and the guidance of our wise leadership, we are witnessing today an acceleration in the attention given to this segment, in various governmental and private institutions."
Whether in terms of rehabilitation, care, employment, or even the disability-friendly environment that is improving and maturing more day by day, this achievement opens the door.
It is broad and unleashes ambition further to achieve more accomplishments so that the UAE remains at the forefront of giving to humanity and a pioneer in caring for people.
