World Down Syndrome Day marked
Published: 05:06 PM,Jun 02,2025 | EDITED : 09:06 PM,Jun 02,2025
The event was held under the auspices of Shaikh Rashid Ahmed al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development. - ONA
SUHAR: The Ministry of Social Development, in collaboration with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), on Monday celebrated World Down Syndrome Day under the slogan 'A Smile on the Faces of People with Disabilities.'
The event, organised by the General Directorate of Social Development in Al Batinah North, was held under the auspices of Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmed al Shamsi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development.
Amani al Amri, head of the event committee from Sohar Industrial City, emphasised the integrated efforts between government and private institutions in supporting people with disabilities, recognising their capabilities and promoting their inclusion in society. She added that such events provide an opportunity to connect with them and help them integrate into society as active contributors.
The ceremony witnessed the signing of employment contracts for a number of people with disabilities in Al Batinah North Governorate, coordinated with the General Directorate of Labour in the governorate. The contracts were with several companies in Sohar Industrial City. Ahmed bin Salem al Hajri, Director-General of Labour in Al Batinah North, confirmed that 43 job-seekers with disabilities have been employed since the beginning of the year. - ONA
The event, organised by the General Directorate of Social Development in Al Batinah North, was held under the auspices of Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmed al Shamsi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development.
Amani al Amri, head of the event committee from Sohar Industrial City, emphasised the integrated efforts between government and private institutions in supporting people with disabilities, recognising their capabilities and promoting their inclusion in society. She added that such events provide an opportunity to connect with them and help them integrate into society as active contributors.
The ceremony witnessed the signing of employment contracts for a number of people with disabilities in Al Batinah North Governorate, coordinated with the General Directorate of Labour in the governorate. The contracts were with several companies in Sohar Industrial City. Ahmed bin Salem al Hajri, Director-General of Labour in Al Batinah North, confirmed that 43 job-seekers with disabilities have been employed since the beginning of the year. - ONA