SCHS to issue its 5th sustainability annual report

Sheikha Jamila bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Director General of the SCHS, extended her sincere thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Honorary President of the SCHS, for his keenness, support, and guidance so that the City is always at the fore in serving the UAE community.

She stressed that the annual report shows the essence of the SCHS, which is keen to empower the people with disabilities, ensure their independence, and achieve its plan to be the leading institution in supporting the people with disabilities in the UAE and the Arab world.

She also referred to the circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic during the year 2020, which represented a major challenge for the City on numerous levels. The SCHS handled it using its experience by enhancing the foundation of many, programmes, policies and, procedures within the institution.

Despite the pandemic conditions, the city was keen to implement many initiatives remotely with various governmental and private institutions and local, regional and international civil society institutions, as these agreements supported the city’s services. Seven cooperation agreements with educational, service and medical institutions were signed, to enhance cooperation and exchanging experiences; and in the field of scientific research, three research studies were completed by the City's research team.

The SCHS received accreditation from CARF International for the quality of its services. The SCHS also received several local, Arab and international awards.

In conclusion, Sheikha Jamila Al Qasimi thanked the SCHS work team for their countless efforts, and also thanked the strategic partners who work with the City to provide a bright future for people with disabilities.