Middle East - North Africa

 Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa is one of the Special Olympics’ global seven regions. Comprising 22 Arab states, along with Iran,  SOMENA has been exerting throughout the past ten years, the region managed to increase the scores of its athletes from 20 thousand in 2001 up to 150 thousand in 2010.

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Rabah Kino of Lebanon on the slopes in Idaho, USA.

"My Life Champion"

He first skied down snowy slopes tucked between his mother's ski boots. Now Rabah Kino of Lebanon is an accomplished skier for Special Olympics. LEARN MORE ››


Peace and Sport

The United Arab Emirates is hosting the Peace and Sport Forum in Dubai this week. I was one of two members of the Special Olympics Board of Directors to take part. Read More ››

Empowering Youth

What was amazing is the number of people stopping by to ask about the r-word campaign, its purpose and how to be involved. Saudi and Kuwaiti citizens were interested in carrying similar activities locally and asked for assistance. Read More ››


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Procter & GambleP&G has supported Special Olympics for more than 32 years.
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MENA RESOURCES

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Resources for Athletes, Coaches and Leaders

The Strategic Plan outlines our global strategic priorities.  The document describes the recent history of Special Olympics, outlines our organizational values, sets organizational goals.
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Special Olympics MENA
35 Gezirat El-Arab St.,
Mohandiseen
Giza 12411, Egypt
Tel: +20 (2) 3345-5510/2
Fax: +20 (20) 3345-5514
E-mail: info@somena.org

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Georgie is emerging as the only bona fide athlete in the Seigenthaler-Hayes family. There is no sport he won’t try, no athletic endeavor he’s won’t pursue. No fear. No trembling. Just do it. That’s how George rolls.

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Posted on 2013-04-23 by Tim

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