RIYADH: King Salman Center for Disability Research and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) have agreed to partner on strategic projects to help improve disability prevention and care.
A memorandum of cooperation was signed by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, chairman of the board of trustees of the center, and Prof. Dr. Einas bint Suleiman Al-Eisa, PNU president, at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh.
The agreement will strengthen strategic cooperation in disability research, especially in areas of prevention and care.
Prince Sultan highlighted King Salman’s endorsement and support for numerous programs and projects to help individuals with disabilities, empowering them economically, socially and intellectually.
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The agreement will strengthen strategic cooperation in disability research, especially in areas of prevention and care.
At the beginning of the meeting, the chairman praised the cooperation and partnership between the two entities in developing expertise and potential in disability research, as well as organizing conferences, scientific seminars, training courses and workshops.
He highlighted the scientific, practical and technical expertise and research capacity of the center and university in disability research.
Al-Eisa praised the center for its focus on disability issues and support for individuals with disabilities.
She said that the memorandum of understanding with the center is part of the integrative partnerships undertaken by the university related to raising community awareness about disability, exchanging experiences and advice, and preparing studies, research and joint programs.
The agreement stems from the university’s determination to achieve its scientific research goals, she added.
