Sunday 09 / November / 2025
Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development and the Association for Children with Disability on Sunday signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance social capital, training, scientific research, innovation, and raise awareness of issues concerning persons with disabilities.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the Ministry by Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development. It was signed on behalf of the Association by Khadija bint Nasser Al Sa'ati, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Association for Children with Disability.
The memorandum of cooperation aims to empower the workers in the boards of directors of civil society institutions to develop their leadership and administrative capabilities, and to increase the participation of person with disabilities in leadership and economic empowerment programs, thereby contributing to enhancing their effective role in society.
The memorandum also seeks to support scientific research and studies related to disability issues, and to organize joint events, including conferences, seminars, and workshops, that contribute to raising community awareness of persons with disabilities issues and promoting a culture of inclusion and comprehensive community participation.
The signing comes within the framework of the Ministry of Social Development's efforts to strengthen partnership with civil society institutions, support social capital, and build effective partnerships that contribute to empowering persons with disabilities and integrating them into various aspects of life.
