Dr. Leila Ahmed Al-Najjar, the Minister of Social Development of Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday during her visit to the country, examined various experiences in the fields of care and empowerment of people with disabilities and the development of the social work system. This visit included a tour of the organization for the care of people with disabilities and the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development.
Reviewing experiences in the care of people with disabilities
During this visit, Dr. Al-Najjar reviewed the existing programs and methods in Saudi Arabia for supporting people with disabilities. These programs include special education, facilitating access to social services, and creating job opportunities for these individuals. She emphasized that empowering people with disabilities not only helps improve their quality of life but also contributes to the development of society.
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Meeting with the Crown Prince and expanding collaborations
Following this visit, Dr. Al-Najjar met with Prince Abdulaziz Talal Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of the Arab Gulf Development Program (AGFUND). In this meeting, topics related to social development and ways to increase collaboration and exchange experiences were discussed. This meeting was a suitable opportunity to strengthen relations between the two countries in social and developmental fields.
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has taken effective steps towards developing support programs for people with disabilities and seeks to benefit from successful experiences in this area through collaboration with other countries. Dr. Al-Najjar also emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences and knowledge in related fields of social development.
This visit and discussions are a sign of Saudi Arabia's serious determination to improve the social status of people with disabilities and enhance the level of social services in the country. Furthermore, these actions could serve as a model for other countries in the region to achieve sustainable and social development.
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