In a quiet yet deeply powerful ceremony in Ajman, fifty young Emiratis with disabilities crossed the graduation stage, not only completing an educational milestone but embodying a broader national vision: that ability, not disability, defines contribution.
The event, hosted by the Ministry of Family at the Ajman Cultural Centre , brought together graduates from across the Emirates, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah , Fujairah, and Dibba Fujairah. These young men and women had spent years in rehabilitation and care centres, navigating both academic and personal challenges, before arriving at this celebratory moment.
Their success was not accidental. It reflects a nationwide infrastructure of support aimed at empowering people of determination through specialised education, training, and now, increasingly, pathways to independence.
Sana Suhail, UAE Minister of Family, personally honoured each of the graduates during the event. Her presence underscored the Ministry’s deep commitment to empowering people of determination. Speaking at the ceremony, she highlighted the emotional and symbolic significance of the occasion:
“The event was more than a ceremony. It was a sign of what’s possible when people of determination are given support and encouragement. It showed the importance of believing in their abilities and creating spaces where they can learn, grow, and contribute,” said Suhail.
She praised the graduates for their “determination and commitment,” stating that the achievement stands as a testament to their unwavering will and the value of the inclusive programmes offered through the ministry. According to Suhail, their journey shows that disabilities do not stop dreams, and that their success serves as a beacon for others navigating similar paths.
The graduates represent the outcome of years-long efforts carried out at disability care and rehabilitation centres operated by the Ministry of Family in Dubai, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Dibba Al-Fujairah. These centres provide individualised education and training for students aged 4 to 18, tailored to each student’s abilities and ambitions.
Once students complete these programmes, they are given multiple options:
This year’s graduating cohort also marked the first inclusion of students from the “Mashaghel Rehabilitation Centres Programme”, a vocational stream focused on entrepreneurship and small project development. This programme equips people of determination with practical business and home-enterprise skills, aiming to give them both confidence and economic self-reliance.
It is a critical shift in approach: away from viewing rehabilitation as a service, and toward building long-term self-sufficiency and purpose-driven lives.
The ceremony did more than honour a group of students. It served as a real-world demonstration of the UAE’s National Policy for Empowering Persons with Disabilities, which emphasises equal access to education, healthcare, employment, and community participation.
The Ministry of Family's role in realising these goals is strategic. By managing and expanding access to training centres across the country, the ministry is ensuring that people of determination are not merely included in society, but are active participants in its development.
The event, hosted by the Ministry of Family at the Ajman Cultural Centre , brought together graduates from across the Emirates, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah , Fujairah, and Dibba Fujairah. These young men and women had spent years in rehabilitation and care centres, navigating both academic and personal challenges, before arriving at this celebratory moment.
Their success was not accidental. It reflects a nationwide infrastructure of support aimed at empowering people of determination through specialised education, training, and now, increasingly, pathways to independence.
Sana Suhail, UAE Minister of Family, personally honoured each of the graduates during the event. Her presence underscored the Ministry’s deep commitment to empowering people of determination. Speaking at the ceremony, she highlighted the emotional and symbolic significance of the occasion:
“The event was more than a ceremony. It was a sign of what’s possible when people of determination are given support and encouragement. It showed the importance of believing in their abilities and creating spaces where they can learn, grow, and contribute,” said Suhail.
She praised the graduates for their “determination and commitment,” stating that the achievement stands as a testament to their unwavering will and the value of the inclusive programmes offered through the ministry. According to Suhail, their journey shows that disabilities do not stop dreams, and that their success serves as a beacon for others navigating similar paths.
The graduates represent the outcome of years-long efforts carried out at disability care and rehabilitation centres operated by the Ministry of Family in Dubai, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Dibba Al-Fujairah. These centres provide individualised education and training for students aged 4 to 18, tailored to each student’s abilities and ambitions.
Once students complete these programmes, they are given multiple options:
- Transition into vocational training
- Launch home-based small business projects
- Or prepare for integration into the job market
This year’s graduating cohort also marked the first inclusion of students from the “Mashaghel Rehabilitation Centres Programme”, a vocational stream focused on entrepreneurship and small project development. This programme equips people of determination with practical business and home-enterprise skills, aiming to give them both confidence and economic self-reliance.
It is a critical shift in approach: away from viewing rehabilitation as a service, and toward building long-term self-sufficiency and purpose-driven lives.
The ceremony did more than honour a group of students. It served as a real-world demonstration of the UAE’s National Policy for Empowering Persons with Disabilities, which emphasises equal access to education, healthcare, employment, and community participation.
The Ministry of Family's role in realising these goals is strategic. By managing and expanding access to training centres across the country, the ministry is ensuring that people of determination are not merely included in society, but are active participants in its development.
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