Campaign launched to raise awareness about autism

Al Qassim says that supporting and empowering people of determination with autism is a societal responsibility that requires comprehensive collaboration across all sectors

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Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Dubai Autism Centre launched its 19th month-long Autism Awareness Campaign on April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day.

Hisham Al Qassim, Chairman of Dubai Autism Centre, stated, “The message of our campaign this year aligns with the objectives of the ‘Year of the Community,’ announced by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reinforces the foundations of an inclusive society that embraces all its diverse segments.”

Al Qassim emphasised that supporting and empowering people of determination with autism is a societal responsibility that requires comprehensive collaboration across all sectors to ensure their integration in a way that enables them to realise their full potential and contribute to the path of sustainable development.

He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Hamdan for his unwavering support for the campaign, adding that his patronage of the campaign reflects the leadership’s commitment to providing an inclusive and sustainable environment for people of determination, ensuring their active participation in society.