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Disability

Stories of resilience, innovation and advocacy aimed at improving accessibility, promoting inclusivity and breaking down barriers

A mural for People of Determination at the World Trade Centre in Dubai. Inclusion has evolved from a sector-specific objective into a whole-of-government approach. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'People of Determination' was always about more than words

CommentJuly 30, 2026

Emirati basketball player Khawla Ali with her coach Latifa Essarokh at the Special Olympics UAE Games where clubs and centres competed for selection to the national squad. Victor Besa / The National

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Special Olympics athletes shine at UAE Games

UAEJune 10, 2026

Athletes arrive for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics UAE Games at Adnec in Abu Dhabi. Ryan Lim / The National

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Special Olympics UAE brings ‘life-changing opportunities’

UAEJune 07, 2026

Yui Kamiji is a Wimbledon title away from claiming the Golden Slam. Picture supplied

Kamiji eyes Wimbledon glory on her mission to spread joy of wheelchair tennis

TennisMarch 20, 2026

Troy Kotsur stars as Adam in Primate. Photo: Paramount Pictures

Primate's Troy Kotsur wants roles not defined by disability: 'Times have changed'

Film & TVJanuary 23, 2026

Emirati athlete Salma Al Salami prepares to take a shot at the Special Olympics Topgolf Invitational Tournament for People of Determination in the region, at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. Photo: Special Olympics UAE

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UAE Special Olympics athletes take a shot at Topgolf to make sports inclusive

UAEJuly 26, 2025

This Disabled People Fight Back banner from 2014 is on display at the exhibition in London. Photo: People’s History Museum

At the V&A, a show by disabled artists is using humour to make a point

Art & DesignJune 13, 2025

Nick Donaldson / The National

Disability is the quiet emergency at the heart of the global health agenda

CommentJune 06, 2025

Eleven Emirati athletes respond to cheers from the crowds at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Photo: Special Olympics UAE

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Inspirational Emiratis win 16 medals at UAE’s debut Special Winter Olympics

UAEMarch 17, 2025

Yousuf Caires, executive director, Expo City Dubai Foundation, wants to motivate young people to become entrepreneurs. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Expo City Dubai offers Dh50,000 for graduates with ideas to ease traffic jams

UAEMarch 14, 2025

The UAE's Abdullah Al Nuaimi, centre, won a gold medal in snowboarding at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Photo: Special Olympics UAE

Snowboarder wins UAE's first gold medal at Special Winter Olympics

UAEMarch 12, 2025

gif for shorthand on UAE's Special Olympics winter sport team

How a desert country sent a national team to the Winter Olympic Games

UAEMarch 07, 2025

Sara Minkara, special adviser on international disability rights at the US Department of State, addresses the Special Olympics Global Centre Summit in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Use AI to collaborate with disabled people, US diplomat says

UAENovember 30, 2024

Emirati athlete Almezin Jasim, who has won national medals in badminton and has autism, says she will never let autism define her. Pawan Singh / The National

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'Not defined by my disability': How sports and the Special Olympics movement is transforming lives

UAENovember 24, 2024

Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, speaking at the Inclusion for Tomorrow conference at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE committed to inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities

UAENovember 20, 2024

Mohammed Dyouf is an Egyptian goalkeeper who is part of the national amputees team and is aiming to bring his team glory at the 2026 World Cup in Costa Rica. Reuters

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Disabled Egyptian goalkeeper chases World Cup dream

FootballOctober 28, 2024

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