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Community Impact

Advocating for Inclusion in Lebanon: Tali's Story

A youth leader in Lebanon shares how a lifelong involvement with Special Olympics shaped her life and why she wants youth of all abilities to participate in inclusive activities.
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Ayman Wahab and Sherif El Fouly of Special Olympics Middle East North Africa pose in Inclusion Revolution Radio logo.
Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast Highlights Special Olympics Middle East North Africa

Ayman Wahab and Sherif El Fouly of Special Olympics Middle East North Africa (MENA) join host Novie Craven for another exciting episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio.
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Logos of Special Olympics UAE and Expo 2020 appear side-by-side on a large screen. Representatives of both partners are seated on the stage, in front to the screen.
In the News

Special Olympics UAE and Expo 2020 Dubai Sign MoU to Promote Athletic Participation of People of Determination

Local program of SO MENA, Special Olympics UAE, signed a new MOU to promote the athletic abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics Lebanon shares a VERY SPECIAL Seasons’ Greeting!
Athletes

Special Olympics Lebanon shares a VERY SPECIAL Seasons’ Greeting!

A wonderful video created by Special Olympics Lebanon team and athletes to wish everyone a joyful Christmas holiday.
Image reads on right "SO MENA Champion of Inclusion", on left image of Dr. Bizri wearing blue clinic scrubs smiling at the camera appears on bright yellow background.
Community Impact

Celebrating Champion of Inclusion – Dr. Mohammad Haseeb Al-Bizri

Special Olympics MENA recognizes and celebrates champions of inclusion.
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An athlete leaping in the air returning the Shuttlecock with her racket back over the net, with her partner also standing on the turf court next to her.
In the News

Special Olympics United Arab Emirates Badminton Players Soar at Expo 2020 Dubai

26 Special Olympics UAE athletes showcased their talents at Expo 2020 Dubai on 8 October 2021.
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Special Olympics United Arab Emirates athletes pose on basketball court.
In the News

Special Olympics UAE Unified 3x3 Basketball Team Reaches FIBA 3X3 Basketball Tournament Final

Special Olympics United Arab Emirate’s Unified 3x3 Basketball team earned a place in the finals of The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3X3 Basketball tournament organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Hudayriyat MarVista on 22 October 2021.
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Athletes

Being the Best He can Be: Meet Omar

Omar Al Shami proudly represented his country, the United Arab Emirates, at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, and achieved a gold medal in the swimming competition.
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Dina as an athlete on the left and motivational speaker on the right. Dina Galal, Egypt. Inclusion Works: The Revolution is Inclusion
Athletes

Inspirational Speaker, Author & Athlete: Meet Dina

There isn’t just one word to describe Dina Galal, a woman of many talents.
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