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ABU DHABI (WAM)
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), the emirate of Abu Dhabi will host the World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 under the theme "Work and Employment."
For the first time in the Middle East, the conference will take place from September 23 to 25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
This reaffirms the emirate's status as a preferred destination for global meetings, conferences, and exhibitions, and confirms its leadership in attracting international activities and events.
ZHO announced the start of receiving scientific research and presentations aimed at enriching the knowledge and experiences of conference participants.
Held in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau at the Department of Culture and Tourism, and the ADNEC Abu Dhabi, the global event spans over 4 days.
It provides an ideal platform for bringing together officials in the rehabilitation and healthcare sector, experts, researchers, and concerned academics to discuss ideas, exchange experiences, learn about best practices, and utilise technological means to rehabilitate people of determination and integrate them into societies.
The event also aims to explore common visions regarding the integration of people of determination into societies, and raise awareness about their rights, capabilities, and importance in the developmental process.
Additionally, the conference seeks to discuss the global challenges they face, overcome barriers hindering their integration into the workforce, ensure equality with others, and address their marginalization and deprivation of rights in employment.
It emphasises the necessity to train and rehabilitate them through training and development programmes to enable their entry into the job market and enhance their career advancement opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
Moreover, it aims to benefit from the successful experiences of countries in caring for them, exchange perspectives and opinions regarding their rehabilitation in all fields and provide all necessary care for them.
Furthermore, the World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 aims to involve people of determination in political and public life, grant them the right to participate in candidacy and voting in elections, hold leadership positions, engage in decision-making processes, and shape the future and developmental plans.
It also underscores that education is a fundamental right, ensuring a comprehensive educational system at all levels and empowering them to acquire multiple skills in all fields and use appropriate technological means.
Secretary-General of ZHO, Abdullah Al Hameidan, said, “Hosting the World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 demonstrates the UAE's status and capability, along with its significant success factors for various events and occasions. This is alongside its integrated infrastructure and fundamental pillars, under the wise leadership's support for development and growth across various fields.”
"Hosting the conference reflects the UAE's commitment in general, and Abu Dhabi specifically, to empower people of determination. It shows their keenness to invest in their rehabilitation and training to become active contributors to the country's journey of development and prosperity across all levels. As we continue preparations for organizing this global event, we are pleased to invite interested parties to submit their research, practical studies, and innovative projects that contribute to enriching knowledge, experiences, and discussions about best practices in rehabilitation, both in the UAE and globally," he added.
