Initiatives that will aid people with disabilities have been given the green light by the President's Initiatives Follow-up Committee.
The cost of the projects will be Dh120 million, state news agency Wam said yesterday.
Upon the instructions of Sheikh Khalifa, the President, the projects aim to "provide dignified life and social stability for all Emiratis", said the statement. The committee approved two projects.
The first will establish and develop basic facilities for Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, at a cost of Dh80m. This project includes the building of basic, specialised facilities which will be equipped for people with disabilities, Wam said.
The second, at a cost of Dh40m, will focus on the headquarters of the Ajman Club for the Handicapped and will include the building of multi-purpose halls, in addition to administrative offices.
Ahmad Juma Al Zaabi, Deputy Minister for Presidential Affairs and chairman of the committee, stressed that the committee would focus on securing the needs and requirements of the most vulnerable groups in society, in accordance with the vision of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
