Supporting People of Determination through Art Exhibition at Al Maktoum Medical Library

Abstract

As per the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai is set to become the world’s friendliest place for People of Determination (POD) with the Government of Dubai issuing many legislations to protect their rights and provide them with internationally benchmarked support. MBRU organized an event at Al Maktoum Medical Library to support and encourage POD through their art exhibition. Art Exhbition of POD was held on the Autism Awareness Day, 23rd April 2019. AMML collaborated with Vaikuntha consultancy, an organization recognized for its contribution in supporting inclusive communities, whose principal objective is integrating POD with rest of the society, invited few members of POD along with their numerous pieces of artworks and paintings which were exhibited for sale in the library. All library patrons were invited to participate for the exhibit and most of the artworks and painting were able to sell during the exhibit.