Ithmaar backs children with special needsIthmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, recently helped support a local charity that provides recreation and educational facilities to children with special needs. Established by Bahrain’s Indian Ladies Associatio More… |
Ithmaar backs Bahrain special needs athletesIthmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, once again extended is support to Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation (BDSF), this time by sponsoring the upcoming GCC Wheelchair Basketball Championship. More… |
Batelco launches new special needs packageBahrain’s leading telecommnications company, Batelco, has introduced a new package designed specifically for its customers with special needs. The new customised package was recently launched at a special event at the Bahrai More… |
Bahrain may extend school hoursBahrain’s Education Ministry is planning to extend class hours in secondary schools, to bring them in line with working hours in developed countries. Schools in developed countries have more than 900 hours of classes per year compared to b More… |
Bahrain mulls shopping complex for the needyPeople with special needs could soon open their own businesses in a dedicated shopping complex in the Central Governorate in Bahrain, said a government official. The move aims to help them support their families as well as integrate them i More… |
Bahrain plans land for people with special needsPeople with special needs could be given land in the heart of Bahrain to start their own businesses, it has emerged. The proposal aims to help vulnerable members of society support themselves and is currently being studied by the Central M More… |
Bahrain to host special needs jobs expoBusiness leaders are teaming up with non-governmental organisations to host the first Special Needs Support Exhibition (SNSE 2011) in Bahrain in February. The expo is aimed at helping people with special needs enter the workplace, said the More… |
Al Noor opens retail outlet for special needs peopleAl Noor Training Centre has partnered with leading interior decoration firm Greenline Interiors to launch “Smiles n’ Stuff,” the first retail store run by people with special needs in Dubai. Sheikha Bint Saeed Bin Thani Bin Juma Al Ma More… |
Qatar vows quality service to special needs guestsQatar Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (QTEA) and Shafallah Centre for Children with Special needs have signed a MoU with the aim of implementing new standards for hotels and tourist establishments in Qatar to host people with special needs. More… |
Adac sees big opportunities at recruitment showAbu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) said it will take part in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Recruitment Show 2009, as part of its efforts to boost emiratisation, with special focus on UAE nationals with special needs. The ADAC pavilion at the show, More… |








