Emir of Qassim Launches "Ihna Najeekum" Initiative to Support People with Disabilities
In a new step to support and empower people with disabilities, His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Qassim region, launched the "Ihna Najeekum" ("We'll Come to You") initiative, implemented by the Qassim Association for People with Exceptional Needs in partnership with Bank AlJazira.
The launch took place during a reception at his office in Buraidah, attended by a number of officials involved in the initiative, including Abdullah Al-Sabai, director-general of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development branch in Qassim region; Dr. Fahad bin Ali Al-Olayan, senior vice president and head of sustainability and social responsibility at Bank AlJazira; and Hamed Al-Mutairi, chairman of the association's board of directors.
Initiative Goals and Community Role
The initiative aims to reach people with disabilities where they are, providing them with necessary support and services, and achieving social integration by including them in educational, professional and social sectors. It also seeks to improve their quality of life and create a suitable environment enabling them to realize their ambitions.
Advancing Vision 2030
Prince Faisal bin Mishaal affirmed the importance of the initiative in strengthening social integration and supporting Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to improve individuals' quality of life and empower various groups to contribute effectively to building society. He praised the efforts of the association and the role of Bank AlJazira, valuing banks' social contributions, and called on other banks and private institutions to fulfill their social responsibilities in support of similar initiatives.
A Forward-Looking, Supportive Vision
His Highness expressed his hope for tangible results from the initiative, which reflects a spirit of cooperation across sectors to achieve development goals, and offers a model to emulate in social responsibility and support for the most vulnerable groups.
