His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, praised the efforts of those managing the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) and its distinguished and specialised level of service as it approaches its 50th year. His Highness commended Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SCHS, for her great effort in founding the city after studying and specialising in this field in the United States.

This came during the inauguration of the new buildings of SCHS by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah ,on Monday, in the Barashi area. The new buildings mark the first phase of the city, covering an area of 100,000 square metres, and embody the concept of a cohesive community within an integrated complex that offers an inclusive educational and rehabilitative environment based on the best international practices.

His Highness praised the structures, facilities, and the beautiful layout of the buildings, which meet the needs and requirements of the city’s beneficiaries. He appreciated the rapid progress in treating cases that even leading medical institutions find challenging to handle. His Highness stressed the importance of the city's expansion and doubling its space along Emirates Road, emphasising that the expansion should not only include treatment institutions but also employee housing to facilitate proximity to the city.

His Highness directed the allocation of the back area and the northern section adjacent to the city to become part of SCHS property, to be developed into buildings providing direct services for treating various cases of disability. His Highness’s vision is to elevate the city to a global standard in serving and treating people with disabilities.

The Ruler of Sharjah noted the continuous increase in enrollment applications, which he confirmed reflects the high quality of services and the excellent reputation achieved through the dedicated work of Sheikha Jameela and her team, along with generous contributions from institutions and individuals. He added that the government covers the city's operational expenses.

His Highness expressed gratitude to government entities for their strong cooperation with the city and stressed the need for ongoing collaboration to complete the aesthetic vision of the new buildings by planting trees, improving the surrounding roads, and removing electrical barriers to create an ideal environment for students and visitors.

His Highness praised the donation of AED 44.4 million by The Big Heart Foundation to construct the treatment centre at SCHS, which will cover 8,188 square metres with a capacity to serve 2,800 beneficiaries as part of the city’s second phase of development.

His Highness concluded his speech by wishing all those involved with SCHS success in providing outstanding treatment services for people with disabilities and urged them to continue excelling and working hard to ensure the city becomes a leading global centre for supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities.