Ministry of Social Development held a distribution ceremony of the ‘Nasser Bin Hamad Creativity Award for the Disabled in the GCC’ yesterday. The event was opened by its patron Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee President and Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Board of Trustees Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Shaikh Nasser stated that the award comes in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the wise leadership to integrate the disabled in all aspects of life, especially in unified GCC events.
He also confirmed that their participation in such events enriches their competence and sharing spirits. "The award contributes in supporting the talents of the disabled, as well as encouraging them to excel in all fields," said Shaikh Nasser.
Social Development Minister Dr. Fatima Al Balooshi praised the event’s patron for launching the award, which is locally organised for the second time and the first time at the GCC level.
The Minister explained that the award is divided into 10 categories of creative disabled persons, including mental, physical and visual disabilities, in addition to autistic persons.
"More than 51 persons with disabilities from 10 disabled care establishments in Bahrain and the GCC competed for the award," she said. She also affirmed that Bahrain’s law ensures the rights of people with disabilities, in compatibility with similar international pacts.
Shaikh Nasser honoured the winners, stressing his support to this important segment of the society. Winners included Bahrain Children Society, Talal Ali and Mohammed Hassan from Bahrain, as well as Omran Al Rahby from Oman, Ahmed Al Hammady from the UAE and Hassan Al Nowaiser from Saudi Arabia.
Source : Bahrain News Agency , 25th Dec 2013
Shaikh Nasser stated that the award comes in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the wise leadership to integrate the disabled in all aspects of life, especially in unified GCC events.
He also confirmed that their participation in such events enriches their competence and sharing spirits. "The award contributes in supporting the talents of the disabled, as well as encouraging them to excel in all fields," said Shaikh Nasser.
Social Development Minister Dr. Fatima Al Balooshi praised the event’s patron for launching the award, which is locally organised for the second time and the first time at the GCC level.
The Minister explained that the award is divided into 10 categories of creative disabled persons, including mental, physical and visual disabilities, in addition to autistic persons.
"More than 51 persons with disabilities from 10 disabled care establishments in Bahrain and the GCC competed for the award," she said. She also affirmed that Bahrain’s law ensures the rights of people with disabilities, in compatibility with similar international pacts.
Shaikh Nasser honoured the winners, stressing his support to this important segment of the society. Winners included Bahrain Children Society, Talal Ali and Mohammed Hassan from Bahrain, as well as Omran Al Rahby from Oman, Ahmed Al Hammady from the UAE and Hassan Al Nowaiser from Saudi Arabia.
Source : Bahrain News Agency , 25th Dec 2013
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