A DELEGATION FROM EMIRATES TRANSPORT EXPLORES WAYS OF COOPERATING WITH SCHS
In order to support initiatives meant to empower individuals with disabilities and encourage their active participation in society, a delegation from Emirates Transport spoke with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) about ways to strengthen collaboration and partnership between the two organizations as well as to develop areas of social responsibility.
This occurred on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, when a delegation led by Mr. Suleiman Al Hammadi, Head of School Transport Operations and School Transport Advisor at Emirates Transport, visited SCHS's headquarters in the Al Barashi area. The delegation was welcomed by Her Excellency Ms. Mona Abdul Karim Al Yafei, Director General of SCHS, as well as a number of directors and officials. The delegation's programs and services that SCHS has experience in the areas of education, qualification, training, and empowerment.
The delegation received a thorough explanation from Her Excellency Ms. Mona Abdul Karim Al Yafei regarding the departments and branches of SCHS, the types of services and programs it offers to individuals with disabilities, and the integrated work principles that SCHS has adopted in the areas of education, rehabilitation, training, care, and empowerment.
Along with the support services that SCHS offers to their families, which help to improve their quality of life and increase their participation and integration, she also discussed the most notable programs and efforts targeted at addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities and improving their capacities and independence.
During the visit, the delegation was briefed on part of the experience of Al Wafaa School for Capacity Development, through an introductory tour that included the most prominent programs and services it provides, and the work mechanisms followed to develop students’ abilities and skills, support their independence and enhance their opportunities for integration and participation in society.
In addition to exchanging experiences and knowledge, the two sides met at the SCHS General Administration building to discuss various areas of cooperation and partnership. They also looked into opportunities to start joint initiatives that could help serve people with disabilities and improve their presence and participation in society.
Exploring New Areas For Partnership And Exchange Of Expertise
Emirates Transport's Head of School Transport Operations and School Transport Advisor, Mr. Suleiman Al-Hammadi, has confirmed that the visit is part of the company's desire to strengthen collaboration with SCHS and investigate new areas of partnership and experience sharing, which helps to empower and support determined individuals and enhance the quality of services offered to them and their families.
Al Hammadi said: “We prioritize the safety and comfort of our students, and we think that giving students with disabilities safe, accessible, and appropriate school transportation is essential to empowering them, supporting their educational journey, increasing their independence, and improving their quality of life, as well as giving their families greater assurance and confidence. From this perspective, the visit is an extension of the company's attention to this valuable segment of society. It is also a significant opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the needs of students and to investigate ways to utilize the skills and experiences of both parties to create a transportation experience that considers the needs of comfort, safety, and accessibility.”
"During our tour, we noticed the amazing level of specialized programs and services given by SCHS and the significant efforts it makes in teaching, rehabilitating, and empowering individuals of determination," Al Hammadi continued. We anticipate investigating areas of collaboration in the upcoming phase, such as creating specialized transportation services and solutions, improving student facilities, sharing knowledge and experiences, and researching collaborative projects that have a long-lasting effect on students and their families and increase their involvement and integration into society.
Strengthening Cooperation And Serving Students And Their Families
Her Excellency Ms. Mona Abdul Karim Al Yafei, Director General of SCHS, affirmed that this visit is a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the two parties and improving joint coordination in a way that serves the interests of students with disabilities and their families. She emphasized the significance of developing areas of cooperation related to facilitating students' mobility and providing additional facilities that support their access to educational and rehabilitation services in a safe and convenient manner.
In accordance with SCHS's directives to uphold their rights, empower them, and increase their involvement in the community, she clarified that the integration of efforts between the relevant institutions helps to create a more accommodating and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities and improves the quality of services offered to them and their families.
Al-Yafai emphasized that SCHS's efforts to create an integrated community system that upholds and empowers the rights of individuals with disabilities must prioritize establishing collaborations with local institutions.
According to her, a crucial element in turning social responsibility into long-term projects is institutional collaboration. "At SCHS, we are eager to establish partnerships based on integration and experience sharing, which helps to expand services and create additional chances for individuals with disabilities to engage and integrate into society."
She concluded by stating that the UAE Transport delegation's visit is a significant step toward investigating new areas of collaboration, pointing out that collaborative efforts between government agencies and organizations that specialize in the field of disability open the door to high-quality initiatives that capitalize on each party's skills and experiences and translate the shared commitment to society into observable and long-lasting outcomes.
In order to strengthen the Emirate of Sharjah's efforts to unite the values of inclusion, empowerment, and social responsibility, the visit is part of both parties' desire to improve institutional cooperation and exchange experiences as well as to investigate opportunities for creating successful partnerships that support people with disabilities.