Sharjah 24: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, stressed the importance of providing all the needs or requirements that people with disabilities need to practice their daily lives, activities and hobbies, contributing in refining their skills in the institutions and clubs designated for them, as well as in the institutions and public facilities.

This came in the speech of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah delivered Monday morning, on the occasion of the inauguration of the building of the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled, which is located in the Jaradiyah area off the western ring road.
 
During the opening speech, His Highness lauded the distinguished efforts of the members of Khorfakkan Club For The Disabled , adding that the foundation stone for a similar club will be laid next Wednesday in the city of Kalba, and then a club in the central region of the Mleiha region.
 
His Highness has further extended his thanks and appreciation to the Sharjah Directorate of Public Works, Sharjah Education Council and the Sharjah Sports Council, stressing on supporting them and providing them with all their requirements.
 
Shedding light on the important role of society in empowering people with disabilities, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah has also highlighted the importance of providing a decent life for all people in all areas.
 
Speaking on the projects in the region, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah added that the construction of Victoria International School in Al Dhaid has already started, and will be opened with the Victoria International School – Khorfakkan during the next academic year. He emphasised the importance of the continuous entertainment and cultural activities in Khorfakkan, stressed the imperative need to a prestigious hospital in the Khorfakkan and Kalba.
 
On his arrival at the Club’s headquarters, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah removed the traditional curtain to mark the opening of the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled. Then His Highness toured the halls of the Club and was briefed about its facilities.
 
The building includes a multi-use gym on an area of 2,700 meters, equipped with rubber and wooden floors. The club includes a physiotherapy lounge, a plunge pool, thermal and steam rooms, an integrated medical clinic, a 107-meter physiotherapy unit with 4 massage rooms, a space for physiotherapy and radiology equipment, and an outdoor football field on an area of 7500 meters. The Club's facilities also include a 180-square-meter gym equipped with fitness equipment, 65 parking spaces for people with disabilities, 83 stops for non-disabled persons, and 11 stops for buses, as well as several other facilities.
 
The opening of the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled was attended by   Dr. Tariq Sultan bin Khadem, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Thiqah Club For Handicapped, Dr. Saeed Musabah Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Education Council, Engineer Ali bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Sharjah Public Works Department (SPWD), Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of Sharjah Sports Council, Dr. Abdul Razaq Ahmed Bani Rasheed, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Khorfakkan Club For The Disabled.