The event was attended by Assistant Minister of Education Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fuhaid, senior officials and businessmen from the region, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Prince Saud visited the center to learn about its diagnostic, educational, and rehabilitation facilities that serve students with Down syndrome and their parents. He also visited the exhibition accompanying the ceremony to learn about the success stories of many young men and women with Down syndrome.
The prince was briefed on the services the center will provide for the rehabilitation of a new generation of children with Down syndrome.
He welcomed the numerous agreements signed between the Abdul Qadir Al-Muhaidib Public Works Foundation, the King Salman Center for Disability Research, and the «Voice of Down Syndrome» Association.
Prince Saud said: «We are pleased that the Eastern Province will host a comprehensive center specializing in Down syndrome, with the highest quality standards, which is a qualitative addition that serves a group dear to our hearts, contributes to improving their quality of life, and empowers them to contribute to building their homeland.".
«We hope that this center will be a turning point in their lives, providing them with a suitable environment for learning, fostering the development of their abilities, and enabling them to receive an outstanding education and qualification from the hands of specialized and trained educators [according to] the highest international standards.".
«The leadership of this country is committed to ensuring access to education for all, especially for people with disabilities, and this contribution and this center demonstrate the solidarity of all parties in serving this precious group.».
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Muhaidib Group, Sulaiman bin Abdul Qadir Al-Muhaidib, said: «We are confident that the Ministry of Education will provide our sons and daughters with Down syndrome with the best learning environment that will help them be active members of our society.».