New Airport Counters for People with Special Needs Thursday, May 15 2008

Dubai International Airport will soon have seventeen new counters meant for people with special needs. This inclusive step comes as a bid to provide hassle-free travel to one and all.

This year alone, Dubai International Airport has handled over 200,000 special needs passengers. And the number is expected to multiply phenomenally over the coming years.

At present, there are two check-in counters for passengers with special needs at the airport. But as per the new plan, there will be help counters in addition to special check-in counters. The airport has already come up with Riyaya - a team of professionals to take care of and support passengers with special needs.

The step is seen not only as a social responsibility but also as something that will encourage tourism in the Arab World wherein 30 million people are physically challenged and need special care.

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Bait Al Khair Society Children Heave a Sigh of Relief Friday, Oct 26 2007

Bait Al Khair Society – a charitable organization in the UAE - have recently received donations worth 6 million AED from one of the largest real estate developers in the world Nakheel Properties. Bait Al Khair Society works for the welfare of the disadvantaged nationals of the United Arab Emirates. The generous gesture closely follows and is part of the ‘Ramadan Kareem Make a Wish’ charity initiative from the real estate developers.

Nakheel’s Ramadan charity campaign drew in 400,000 AED worth of donations from around the world. The company have pitched in more to make a total contribution of 6 million AED to Bait Al Khair Society as pledged during Ramadan. The occasion saw a boat trip to the Palm Jumeirah for 70 children from the Society courtesy Nakheel.

A word about Bait Al Khair Society

Established in 1989, Bait Al Khair Society raises funds and organizes programs for uplifting the disadvantaged sections of UAE society. Widows, divorcees, low-income nationals, patients, disabled nationals, families of prisoners, nationals with special needs, orphans and students from poor families come into the ambit of the organization. In order to carry out its charitable initiatives, Bait Al Khair Society works in collaboration with public welfare institutions in the Emirates.

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Charity Endeavours for Free Iftar Meals during Ramadan Saturday, Sep 15 2007

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society (ADCOOPS) is offering 1000 meal packets for the poor every day all through the month of Ramadan. These meals will be distributed at selected mosques across the city and will consist of fruits, dates, a main course, a dessert and water. In addition, ACOOPS will also be host free Iftar buffets at Abu Dhabi Mall and Mina Mall, starting from the sixth day of Ramadan.  

Dubai 

Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (DIACA) will offer free Iftar meals everyday to new Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan.  

Ras Al Khaimah 

All across Ras Al Khaimah, a number of charitable organizations have come up with programmes aimed at providing free Iftar meals to the poor and the needy. More than 25 Ramadan tents have been put up in different areas. Places like Al Filayah, Al Jeer, Khuzam, Al Rams, Nakheel and Jazera AL Hamra have already been dotted with these tents, in particular around mosque areas.  The Red Crescent Authority will organize free Iftar meals through Ramadan tents put up at various locations. Al Rahma Charity will be giving away Ramadan foodstuff to more than 3,800 families all over the emirate.  

Some charitable organizations undertaking the Ramadan free Iftar meal programme: Red Crescent Authority, Dar Al Bir Society, Beit Al Khair Association, Al Rahma Charity

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Inclusive Practice in Sharjah Firms Thursday, Aug 23 2007

Public and private sector firms in Sharjah have about 155 people with special needs as employees. The most accommodating has been the banking sector which has recruited an increasing number of persons with special needs.

At present, more than 50 trained and qualified people with special needs in Sharjah are looking for employment. With a competence in English language, computers and other prerequisites for the job market, these people hope to make it big in line with the mainstream society.

Organizations working for people with special needs in Sharjah:

o Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services
o Handicapped Guardian Association
o Manzil

In addition, there are a number of institutions working for people with special needs across the United Arab Emirates. Some of them are given below:

o Al Noor Centre, Dubai
o Dubai Centre for Special Needs
o Dubai Community Health Centre

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