New department to supervise initiatives, services for persons with disabilities

HM the Sultan directed the creation of a new undersecretary-level sector within the Ministry of Social Development structure. This sector will be responsible for supervising all initiatives aimed at improving services for persons with disabilities, addressing sector-specific challenges, promoting their effective empowerment and inclusion to enhance their role in societal development, and facilitating educational access across all levels.

HM the Sultan has commended the outcomes and metrics delivered by the Tenth Five-Year Development Plan, along with the targets set for the Eleventh Plan.