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A new beach in Alexandria for people with disabilities. The National

Helping the 30 million disabled people in the Middle East

EditorialAugust 01, 2022

Farah Mohamed, 12, a visually impaired child, enjoys the water at Al Mandara beach, the first 'beach for the blind' in Egypt, on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria. Reuters

Beach for visually impaired - in pictures

July 27, 2022

Ahmed Al Dahmani, 17, has topped the exam table for pupils in Ras Al Khaimah. Now the young Emirati Emirati aims to walk again and train as a lawyer. Pawan Singh / The National

Emirati pupil of determination gets top exam score in Ras Al Khaimah

UAEJuly 12, 2022

Hafsa Qadeer, founder of UAE-based start-up ImInclusive, and her brother Ahmed Qadeer. Photo: ImInclusive

Generation Start-up: How ImInclusive is connecting people of determination with employers

BusinessJuly 04, 2022

The UAE Special Olympics swim team brought home a clutch of medals from the recent Invitational Games in Malta. All photos: Special Olympics UAE

UAE Special Olympic squad wins six golds and eight silvers in Malta

HeritageMay 31, 2022

Apple's door detection, which uses the magnifier app on iPhones, helps to locate and describe doors for users, and is particularly useful for those who are blind or have low vision. Photo: Apple

Apple's new accessibility features: all you need to know

TechnologyMay 18, 2022

Hundreds of Abu Dhabi residents, families and friends of autistic people of all ages attended the community event. Photo: Special Olympics UAE

Hundreds take part in Abu Dhabi walk to mark World Autism Acceptance month

HealthApril 17, 2022

Aphasia has led to Bruce Willis's retirement from acting, while 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke said she feared it would ruin her life and career. Photo: Yui Mok, AP

What is aphasia? Bruce Willis, Emilia Clarke and others who have suffered from symptoms

WellbeingMarch 31, 2022

A staff member at Agonista waits tables during a busy Sunday at the cafe. Finbar Anderson / The National

Beirut cafe celebrates World Down Syndrome Day against the odds

MENAMarch 21, 2022

'Champions' tells the story of a football team made up of people with learning disabilities. Photo: CoCo Communications

'Champions' review: more a cultural artefact rather than a good film

FilmMarch 09, 2022

Social workers and doctors will hold workshops at the centres to identify and help those with learning difficulties. Photo: Reuters

UAE to set up 60 centres in Egypt to help disabled people

HealthJanuary 12, 2022

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a law that seeks to guarantee full participation of disabled people in all walks of life. Wam

New Dubai law to ensure equal opportunities for people with disabilities

GovernmentJanuary 10, 2022

Google has paid tribute to theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking with a Google Doodle on what would have been his 80th birthday. Karwai Tang / Getty Images

Stephen Hawking: Google Doodle pays tribute to late scientist

Arts & CultureJanuary 08, 2022

The pods at Abu Dhabi airport are similar to these devices in Al Jimi Mall in Al Ain. Photo: Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination

Abu Dhabi airport opens sensory rooms for children with autism

HealthDecember 31, 2021

Khalifa, 9, became director of a police station after his wish was granted by Abu Dhabi Police and Make A Wish Foundation. Photo: Wam

Abu Dhabi Police grant disabled child’s wish to become senior officer

GovernmentDecember 08, 2021

Palestinian players with disabilities, part of a football team organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), take part in a training session in Gaza City. AFP

Palestinian disabled football tournament in Gaza City - in pictures

MENADecember 03, 2021

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