Tribune News Network
Doha
THE Al Noor Institute for the Blind students recently performed 'Qatar in the Eyes of the Disabled' operetta to support the local visually-impaired community.
The event, sponsored by Sasol, international integrated energy and chemical company, and Qatar Airways, took place at the Qatar National Theatre to celebrate the graduation of the 20th class at the Institute and to welcome the 21st class.
Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi and a number of state dignitaries attended the event.
Sasol's pioneering initiatives 'Definitely Able' and 'Accessible Qatar' aim to enhance and accelerate the integration of people with disabilities into Qatari society by employing sports, arts, music and education to enable people with disabilities to play an active role in society.
This was reflected in the operetta, which sheds light on the status of visually-impaired students in Qatar and educates the public about the importance of using their abilities to serve the Qatari society.
The ceremony, which was moderated by media figure Adel Abdallah of Sawt Al Khaleej radio, included several performances by Al Noor Institute students enrolled in the Early Childhood Program and the Multi-Disability Program.
The students performed music and dance shows on the development of Qatar.
Amal al Boinin, general manager of Al Noor Institute, said:"We thank Sasol and Qatar Airways for the support they have given us to organise this operetta, which has undoubtedly left a positive impact on people with visual disabilities and their families.
"We also appreciate Sasol's conviction in community participation for the generous support of the visual disability. We in Al Noor Institute seek to do all we can to educate and empower people with visual disabilities, both Qataris and foreign residents."
Jack Saba, general manager of Public Affairs at Sasol, said:"Sasol believes that everyone should be able to participate and be full members in their community. Over the past years, we have invested in many initiatives such as Definitely Able and Accessible Qatar to make that happen. Seeing the great work of the Al Noor Institute today has been inspiring, and we want to congratulate them for their efforts in educating and empowering members of the blind community."