North Al Batinah: The Ministry of Social Development, in collaboration with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates ‘Madayn’, today celebrated World Down Syndrome Day under the slogan “A Smile on the Faces of People with Disabilities.” The event, organized by the General Directorate of Social Development in North Al Batinah, was held under the auspices of Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development.

According to Oman News Agency, Amani Salem Al Amri, head of the event committee from Sohar Industrial City, emphasized the integrated efforts between government and private institutions in supporting people with disabilities, recognizing their capabilities, and promoting their inclusion in society. She added that such events provide an opportunity to connect with them and help them integrate into society as active contributors.

The ceremony witnessed the signing and handover of employment contracts for a number of people with disabilities in North Al Batinah Governorate, coordinated with the General Directorate of Labour in the governorate. The contracts were with several companies in Sohar Industrial City. Ahmed Salem Al Hajri, Director General of Labour in North Al Batinah, confirmed that 43 jobseekers with disabilities have been employed since the beginning of the year.