President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi called on various ministries to discuss plans and implement projects that contribute to empowering differently-abled Egyptians, and involve them in national projects and initiatives. The request was made on Wednesday 28 December, as Al-Sisi attended the “Differently-Abled” celebration for people of determination at the Al-Manara International Conference Center in New Cairo. It marks the fourth edition of the annual celebration which sheds light on the successes and achievements of people of determination in various fields. During the event, Al-Sisi urged the Ministry of Youth and Sports to consider creating special memberships for people of determination in sports as well as arts and culture activities. Likewise, he proposed issuing an integrated services card for differently-abled individuals, by the Ministry of Social Solidarity, for all healthcare and social services. Al-Sisi also requested the Ministry of Transport to ensure their accessibility to roads, bridges, metro stations, among others, and the Ministry of Manpower to develop programmes aimed at preparing people of determination for the job market. Recently, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities started organizing guided events, workshops, and visits to archaeological sites as well as museums.; these activities are…
Al-Sisi Urges Ministries to Implement Plans Empowering Differently-abled Egyptians
December 29, 2022
