HE Prime Minister of Qatar Opens 15th Gulf Disability Society Forum

Doha, March 31 (QNA) - HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani opened the 15th Gulf Disability Society Forum in Doha Marriot Hotel on Monday. The forum is organized by the Gulf Disability Society and Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs, with the participation of various bodies and institutions in charge of people with disabilities.     In remarks to the opening session, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior praised the meeting, which he said, reflected the growing importance attached by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to scientific and humanitarian issues, adding that HH the Emir had on many occasions highlighted the status of people with disabilities in the society, as well as the continued care and support that should be provided to them.      His Excellency expressed hope that this meeting would contribute to enhancing the quality of services extended to people with disabilities in the GCC countries in general and Qatar in particular.      HE the Prime Minister also hailed the care and support given by the government of the State of Qatar as well as the establishment of rehabilitation centers, institutes and the specialized disability centers for educational and training. These facilities did not ignore the social and physical aspects to help to alleviate the suffering of people with disabilities and their families, he said, attributing this to the policy pursued by HH the Emir in the service and care of people with disabilities. HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani hoped that more efforts will be made in the service of people with disabilities.     At the end of the opening session, the Gulf Disability Society awarded honorary membership to HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani in recognition of his efforts and support to integrate the people with disability in the society. (QNA)