Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care & Special Needs
Al Ain Club for the Disabled

Al Ain International Athletics Meeting

Overview About the Organization

On April 19, 2004, the law N(2) for the year 2004, pertaining to the establishment of Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care, Special Needs and Minors Affairs, was issued. The law stated the junction of all official institutions and centers concerned with humanitarian care within the Emirate of Abu-Dhabi, to the current organization presently directed by its appointed board of directors. The organization started its operations through the General Secretariat of the organization, following the issuance of the law. Therefore, all administrations and centers started their functions in accordance with the yearly plan adopted by the

Board of Directors. The Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care, Special Needs and Minors Affairs comprises among its different institutions and centers, Al-Ain Club for the Disabled.

The Vision of the Organization

“To have the trust of the society, and be exceptionally competent in achieving the goals and hopes of its categories of people with special needs, orphans and minors, in order for them to become effective individuals in the society”.

The Mission of the Organization

An independent governmental organization that is always keen to spare no efforts in offering social and humanitarian services in an effective and trustworthy way through the following:

The best and effective exploitation of its human, financial and technical resources.
The best investment of the resources and funds of its categories.
The complete fidelity and responsibility in the fulfillment of its tasks.
The evolution and development of the scientific and cultural capacities of its categories.The adoption of the values and principles inspired by the Islamic Shari'a.

Overview about the Club

Al Ain Club for the Disabled started its operations on 2/7/1997. The Club, located in Al Ain city, follows Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care, Special Needs and Minors Affairs, as it was joined to the organization according to Law No. 2 issued in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on April 19, 2004.
The club has more than 400 male and female members with mobility, mental, hearing, visual and multiple disabilities.
Moreover, the Club participates in all the sporting, educational and social events held for the disabled in the different emirates of the country, under the umbrella of the United Arab Emirates Disabled Sports Federation, during which the Club members achieved tens of medals and advanced positions. In addition, the champions of the club has left their mark in the strongest international championships.
Since its establishment the club used the sports hall of the Center for Care and Rehabilitation of People with Special Needs in Al Ain as a temporary venue for practicing different sports, educational, and social activities. Then came the precious offering of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, which included the establishment of new sports facilities next to the center's building. This contribution placed new hope in the hearts of club members urging them to put further efforts in what they do, which was evidenced in their achievement of 24 medals in the GCC Athletics Championship that was held in Dubai in March 2006, accomplishing the largest share of medals among all participating teams. This was also the highest number of medals won ever since the establishment of the club 10 years ago.
The club is currently seeking to establish a special section for females of all disabilities. This would meet the hopes of both genders of people with special needs in the city of Al Ain under the ruling of our wise government that considers man to be the real wealth and the most important element in the process of construction and progress of the country.