SHARJAH, 5th September, 2022 (WAM) -- The headquarters of the World Disability Union (WDU) in Sharjah won the membership of the Advisory Committee of the Economic and Social Committee of the United Nations, in a new global achievement added to the records of the Emirate, which hosts the headquarters, enhancing its Arab, regional and global position as a friendly city.

The result of the unanimous vote came in favour of the WDU's headquarters in Sharjah after it earned the confidence of the member states in the elections that took place during the Economic and Social Council held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, from 29th August to 7th September.

This global achievement came as a culmination of the continuous initiatives of the Government of Sharjah to support the rights of people with disabilities and to harness all the possibilities that contribute to the successful operation of the headquarters of the WDU following the directives and follow-up of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Dr. Tariq Sultan bin Khadim, First Vice President of the WDU, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Thiqa Club for the Disabled, praised this great achievement of Sharjah, in addition to the continuous achievements of the Emirate at all levels as a result of the continuous care, directives and unlimited support by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah.

Bin Khadim also hailed the great efforts and continuous follow-up by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, for everything that supports and harnesses the files completed by the WDU to provide all the capabilities required to serve people with disabilities.

He stressed that this new global achievement affirms the UAE's stature as a leading country and an excellent environment for caring for this important group to build society and achieve sustainable development.

In turn, Heidar Talleb Abdraboh Arabeh, Secretary-General of the WDU, Member of the Board of Directors of Al Thiqa Club for the Disabled, expressed happiness with this great achievement, pointing out that this comes as a result of the great efforts provided by the Government of Sharjah to support the WDU's headquarters and to serve and care for people with disabilities in all areas.

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