MUSCAT: Sohar International, a people-centered organization with uncompromising attention to community development initiatives, has extended its support to the Ministry of Social Development to sponsor the UN-mandated International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event will be held on December 29, 2022 at the Kempinski Hotel Muscat, where many disabled people and their families, government representatives, courtesy of Social Development Minister Laila Ahmed Al His Dr. Najjar welcomed the person Key decision makers in the private sector. Representing Sohar International at the event was Mahira Saleh Al-Raishi, Chief Human Resources Officer.
Apart from honoring persons with disabilities, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities event aimed to spread awareness of the different challenges faced by persons with disabilities and to celebrate efforts to overcome such hurdles. . The Ministry of Social Development used this platform to highlight the intention and importance of offering programs in different areas of creativity tailored to the unique needs of people with disabilities.
Commenting on the bank’s support for the event, Sohar International Chairman Mohamed Mahfoodh Al Ardhi said: We strongly believe that every individual in society can contribute to the good of the country and it is imperative that people with disabilities are recognized, supported and developed in the future. Such an ideology encourages and enables active support for activities such as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and upholding the socio-economic goals highlighted in the Oman Vision 2040. ”
The event drew attention to the importance of acting as responsible citizens and collectively taking a holistic approach to addressing the needs of people with disabilities. Recognizing the growing number of individuals in this field who have the potential to set new milestones in various fields such as education, we stress the need to further support, encourage and strengthen their competencies. did.
Mohamed Mahfud Al Aldi said: A source of inspiration and despite the challenges, there are quite a few individuals in this segment who have performed and excelled in their respective fields. ,both. The private and government sectors have a contributing role to play in fostering, supporting and growing this talent to ensure a productive, sustainable and forward-looking society. We commend the efforts of this segment of society and the ministry in this regard. ”
As a socially conscious financial institution, Sohar International, through its various initiatives, understands the underlying requirements and goes the extra mile to address them. We continue to extend our support to different segments of society.
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