Dubai Police launch ‘Happiness Kiosk' to empower youth
The initiative aligns with the UAE's broader efforts to promote inclusion and community engagement, especially for people of determination. The kiosk highlighted the hospitality skills of participants, who prepared and served coffee, biscuits, and other handmade treats. Their products were met with praise and enthusiasm from the public and government officials.
This partnership is part of the Emirates Down Syndrome Association's long-term projects that aim to provide specialized training and employment pathways. The association has already launched tailored training programs and its first product line, complete with branding and official licenses.
Graduates of the academy have taken part in major national events such as the Arab Reading Challenge, Sustainable Impact Challenge Awards, DP World Excellence Awards, and the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad. These engagements demonstrate the capabilities of individuals with Down Syndrome and promote their visibility and participation in society.
Dubai Police reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a sustainable and inclusive environment for people of determination through strategic partnerships and continuous cooperation with relevant organizations.
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This remarkable achievement is attributed to an integrated system encompassing seven pivotal processes: academic recruitment, continued education, practical training, collaborative students, professional diplomas, scholarship services, academic follo-up "At Dubai Police, we operate with a forward-thinking vision that believes true investment lies in young minds and specialized competencies," stated Captain Al Shaer."This philosophy has enabled us to reduce the time to achieve our strategic indicators from 12 months to 9 months, activate a partial secondment system, and launch specialised recruitment programs in collaboration with 221 educational institutions both domestically and internationally. We have also solidified our position through the smart 'EFAD' platform." He added, "We are continuously working to enhance the efficiency of selecting young, specialised national talent through a range of innovative initiatives and projects. 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