- ADNOC leads the winners for their role in reduction in the progress of inclusive medical care
- Dr. Ilhaam Abbas honored with the first individual Golisano prize
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – May 15, 2025—Eau Special Olympics, in collaboration with the ABU Dhabi Public Health Center, organized a special ceremony to the prestigious local health leadership awards of Golisano yesterday. These awards recognize exceptional efforts to advance inclusive medical care for determination people. The event serves as a key milestone in the health of the promotion community and inclusive practices by honoring organizations and people who have had a tangible impact on the care and empowerment of people with intellectual disabilities and development.
The ceremony, held at the National Exhibition Center of Abu Dhabi (ADNEC), coincided with the 25th World Conference of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), acknowledged ADNOC with the Foryf Golisano Prize. Since 2023, ADNOC has been a firm defender of the EAU of Special Olympics, which contributed to their health programs that delivered more than 1,200 health controls in 2024. ADNOC also provides an essential training for medical care and the Ales to the strengths of the strengths of the strengths of the strengths to the Togeges.
This year, the Center for Autism Intervention Specialists was also recognized for its pioneering initiatives in the training of university students on inclusive care skills. The Center successfully trained 766 students from approximately six universities, improving the capacities of the next generation of care suppliers.
In a first for the awards in the EAU, the ceremony included the presentation of an individual award to Dr. Ilhaam Saeed Abbas, recognizing its instrumental role as Special Olimpied Special Special Special Smiles Regional Clinic Advisor. Dr. Ilhaam has trained several new clinical directors, including 20 apprentices from Saudi Arabia (12 of Dammam and eight from Jeddah), nine in Morocco and 18 in the United Arab Emirates. It also supports mentors who work together with health messengers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dr. Ilhaam has actively participated in several will initiatives in the Mena region, including the World Special Olympic Games and Eau Games, which reflects its deep commitment to support the community.
His excellence Talal al Hashemi, national director, Eau Special Olympics, EAU, He said: “We are honored to celebrate the Golisano Health Leadership Awards, a milestone on our ongoing trip to advance the health and inclusive care of people of determination in the EAU. These achievements would not have the statly or legible legible, which is readable, readable by a national priority.
His excellence also extended his gratitude to the members of the EAU of Special Olympics: ADNOC, the Public Health Center of Abu Dhabi, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi and the Center for Specialists in Intervention of Autism, recognizing its contribution of efficient invalulated and professional care for all members of society.
Dr. Rashed Al Suwaidi, General Director of the Abu Dhabi Public Health CenterSAID: “We Believe That Building to Healthier Society Starts With Inclusion. Health Systems Must Be Designed Not Only To Treat, But To Understand, Empower, and Uplift Event Individual Community.
With the support of the Golisano Foundation, one of the main world organizations for the promotion of community inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities and development, the Golisano awards recognize national corianes for leaders for the Golisano. This global distinction is one of the highest honors in inclusive medical care within the special Olympic movement.
The nomination for the International Prize is based on strict criteria established by Special Olympics International, including the organization’s commitment to serve the community of special Olympics and their contribution to the progress of inclusive health services that promote sustainable community inclusion.
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In October 2017, his highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the EAU and ruler of Dubai, announced the EAU of special Olympics as an independent organization of dedicated disabilities. His highness Sheikha Mariam Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was appointed honorary president.
The organization aims to empower people with intellectual disabilities and development through sports while giving them leadership opportunities to help them show their talents and integrate them with conventional society.
Eau Special Olympics has launched a variety of community programs, including those centered on young families and athletes. It has also introduced a series of initiatives to empower people with intellectual disabilities and development to create a more inclusive society.
The EAU Special Olympic Games received the international recognition of the International Special Olympics Foundation-USA in December 2017.
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