Al Sayer Sponsors First Forum of MOH For Handicapped Access and Empowerment for People of All Abilities

05 Jan 2016

KUWAIT: Al Sayer Group Holding and Al Sayer Medical Co has sponsored the first forum for the handicapped hosted by Ministry of Health under the theme Access and Empowerment for People of All Abilities , to raise awareness about disability issues and draw attention to the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society for all. The initiative underlines Group’s firm belief in the role of the private sector as a key partner for the government towards the implementation of the various aspects of comprehensive development plan. Celebrating The Extraordinary potential of Persons With Disabilities: Undersecretary Assistant for Medical Services Affairs Dr. Mohammad Al-Khashty, Honorary Chairman of Kuwait Sports Club for Handicapped Sheikha Sheikha Al Abdullah Al Sabah and Director of Health Promotion Department in MOH Dr. Abeer Al Bahwa attended the event. Guests of honor and high rank delegates who were present at the event were Director of Kuwait's Public Authority for the Disabled Dr. Tareq Al Shatti, Sheikha Anisa Salim Al Humood Al Sabah, Sheikha Intisar Salem Al Ali Al Sabah, Director General of Fire Service Directorate Major General Khaleel Al Ameer, Director Educational Affairs Public Authority for Disabled Dr. Bader Al Barrak. The key note speech was delivered by Dr. Abeer Al Bahwa on behalf of His Excellency Dr. Ali Saad Al Obaidi Minister of Health. Some of the active charitable organizations that participated in the exhibit were Kuwait Dyslexia Association, Center 21 and Gulf Disability Society. Kuwaitis with mild to moderate disabilities and their families, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions and non-profit organizations were also present for the educative activities. Honorary President of Kuwait Disabled Sports Club for Handicapped, Sheikha Shaikha Abdullah Al Sabah said, This meeting intends to discuss and focus on issues related to disabled persons and finding solutions on how to integrate them in society." The objective of this forum is to create and exploit opportunities to help realize their potential and involve all elements of civil society for their support.” Emphasizing the importance of the event Dr. Abeer Al-Baho said This gathering is to commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which was held on December 3. In Kuwait, there are 4,439 disabled persons or 2.7 percent of the population. The aim of this forum is to give priority to disabled people at hospitals and to provide conventional and natural treatments to them, develop early detection for newborn babies, examine the health of couples before marriage and vaccinate children.” A large exhibition that displayed various colorful and eye-catchy handicrafts created by the handicapped participants such as perfumes, sweets, stationary and painting was one of the highlights at the event. The exhibition featured more than 25 organizations that specialize in providing assistance and training to youngsters and adults with a range of disabilities. Al Sayer Group’s Strong Commitment Towards Social Cause: According to Mr. Faisal Bader Al Sayer Vice Chairman Al Sayer Group Holding At Al Sayer Group we believe that the private sector should have an instrumental partnership with the government of Kuwait for the implementation of programs enabling the overall development of the social and cultural aspects especially in the midst of the rapid changes in today's world from political and economic perspective and also due to the evolution of the demographic landscape. We are proud to partner with MOH backed by strong commitment towards safeguarding interest of Kuwaiti community with special needs materially and morally. We will continue to work with concerned authorities for their overall development”. Al Sayer Medical’s Life Care” stand at the exhibition attracted a large number of visitors and officials, where some of the wide ranging medical line up were displayed that are available at the Life Care showroom, the biggest the most advanced healthcare outlet in Kuwait. Dr. Hossam Afify, General Manager Al Sayer Medical Company explained about the company services and demonstrated how such products work, along with Life Care” professional team providing information and assistance to the visitors along with the technical specifications of products. Shiekha Shiekha Al Abdullah Al Sabah presented a certificate to Dr. Hossam Afify appreciating their participation in the exhibition with Al Sayer Medical Life Care stand and the assistance provided by the professional team. She also presented Al Sayer Medical with a memento in recognition of Al Sayer’s partnership for the event. Acknowledging the partnership with MOH for this forum Dr. Hossam Afify said As one of Al Sayer Group Holding companies, Al Sayer Medical spares no time and or effort expanding and diversifying its distinguished services being committed to provide the latest and most distinct and innovative high tech medical and health care products and unique services for the Kuwaiti market, meeting all needs of patients of all ages, and support of their future way of life.” Al Sayer Group Holding is always committed to continue its relentless pursuit of progress grounded on the values of social responsibility, demonstrated by its support for community through key social events and activities promoting public awareness and engaging people from different categories and classes for the welfare of the Kuwaiti society.

 KUWAIT: Al Sayer Group Holding and Al Sayer Medical Co has sponsored the first forum for the handicapped hosted by Ministry of Health under the theme  Access and Empowerment for People of All Abilities , to raise awareness about disability issues and draw attention to the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society for all. The initiative underlines Group’s firm belief in the role of the private sector as a key partner for the government towards the implementation of the various aspects of comprehensive development plan.  

 
Celebrating The Extraordinary potential of Persons With Disabilities:
Undersecretary Assistant for Medical Services Affairs Dr. Mohammad Al-Khashty, Honorary Chairman of Kuwait Sports Club for Handicapped Sheikha Sheikha Al Abdullah Al Sabah and Director of Health Promotion Department in MOH Dr. Abeer Al Bahwa attended the event. 
Guests of honor and high rank delegates who were present at the event were Director of Kuwait's Public Authority for the Disabled Dr. Tareq Al Shatti, Sheikha Anisa Salim Al Humood Al Sabah, Sheikha Intisar Salem Al Ali Al Sabah, Director General of Fire Service Directorate Major General Khaleel Al Ameer, Director Educational Affairs Public Authority for Disabled Dr. Bader Al Barrak. The key note speech was delivered by Dr. Abeer Al Bahwa on behalf of His Excellency Dr. Ali Saad Al Obaidi Minister of Health.
Some of the active charitable organizations that participated in the exhibit were Kuwait Dyslexia Association, Center 21 and Gulf Disability Society. Kuwaitis with mild to moderate disabilities and their families, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions and non-profit organizations were also present for the educative activities.
Honorary President of Kuwait Disabled Sports Club for Handicapped, Sheikha Shaikha Abdullah Al Sabah said, “This meeting intends to discuss and focus on issues related to disabled persons and finding solutions on how to integrate them in society." The objective of this forum is to create and exploit opportunities to help realize their potential and involve all elements of civil society for their support.”
Emphasizing the importance of the event Dr. Abeer Al-Baho said “This gathering is to commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which was held on December 3. In Kuwait, there are 4,439 disabled persons or 2.7 percent of the population. The aim of this forum is to give priority to disabled people at hospitals and to provide conventional and natural treatments to them, develop early detection for newborn babies, examine the health of couples before marriage and vaccinate children.”
A large exhibition that displayed various colorful and eye-catchy handicrafts created by the handicapped participants such as perfumes, sweets, stationary and painting was one of the highlights at the event. The exhibition featured more than 25 organizations that specialize in providing assistance and training to youngsters and adults with a range of disabilities. 

Al Sayer Group’s Strong Commitment Towards Social Cause:
According to Mr. Faisal Bader Al Sayer Vice Chairman Al Sayer Group Holding “At Al Sayer Group we believe that the private sector should have an instrumental partnership with the government of Kuwait for the implementation of programs enabling the overall development of the social and cultural aspects especially in the midst of the rapid changes in today's world from political and economic perspective and also due to the evolution of the demographic landscape. We are proud to partner with MOH backed by strong commitment towards safeguarding interest of Kuwaiti community with special needs materially and morally. We will continue to work with concerned authorities for their overall development”.
Al Sayer Medical’s “Life Care” stand at the exhibition attracted a large number of visitors and officials, where some of the wide ranging medical line up were displayed that are available at the Life Care showroom, the biggest the most advanced healthcare outlet in Kuwait. 
Dr. Hossam Afify, General Manager Al Sayer Medical Company explained about the company services and demonstrated how such products work, along with “Life Care” professional team providing information and assistance to the visitors along with the technical specifications of products. 
Shiekha Shiekha Al Abdullah Al Sabah presented a certificate to Dr. Hossam Afify appreciating their participation in the exhibition with Al Sayer Medical Life Care stand and the assistance provided by the professional team. She also presented Al Sayer Medical with a memento in recognition of Al Sayer’s partnership for the event.
Acknowledging the partnership with MOH for this forum Dr. Hossam Afify said “As one of Al Sayer Group Holding companies, Al Sayer Medical spares no time and or effort expanding and diversifying its distinguished services being committed to provide the latest and most distinct and innovative high tech medical and health care products and unique services for the Kuwaiti market, meeting all needs of patients of all ages, and support of their future way of life.”
Al Sayer Group Holding is always committed to continue its relentless pursuit of progress grounded on the values of social responsibility, demonstrated by its support for community through key social events and activities promoting public awareness and engaging people from different categories and classes for the welfare of the Kuwaiti society.