‘Desert Shield’ a gymnasium for People of Determination was opened by Ma’an on Thursday, in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the board of directors of Zayed Higher Organisation (ZHO).
The gymnasium is the first facility of its kind in the UAE and is an ideal venue for People of Determination (POD) to develop their sporting, social and interpersonal skills with diverse and inclusive sports activities and an active programme of community events.
Desert Shield focuses on empowering PODs lives, enhancing their well-being and inclusion into the mainstream society.
Salama Al Ameemi, the Director General of Ma’an, said: “With the empowerment of People of Determination being a top priority for the Department of Community Development, the launch of the Desert Shield gym signals our determination to drive social enterprises and accelerate innovation to tackle social challenges. Through the convergence of material support from community, social work of non-profit organisations, and corporate social responsibility of the private sector, we seek to better serve the needs of any important segment of the community, while achieving our broader vision of building a collaborative communities.”
Al Ameemi added: “At Ma’an, we will continue to prioritise creative entrepreneurship and business-focused solutions that support Abu Dhabi’s social priorities and make a real difference to the lives of its people.”
Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of the Ports Cluster at AD Ports Group, said: “AD Ports Group’s participation in this event aligns with the group’s commitment to its social role. We aim to support and develop the capabilities of the Emirati community, to enable them to contribute further towards the nation’s advancement and prosperity, in accordance with the directions of our wise leadership aimed at strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position globally.”
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