Doha: Qatar Social Work Foundation (QSW) and its affiliated centers have welcomed the issuance of Law No. (22) of 2025 on persons with disabilities, calling it a significant step toward ensuring a dignified and high-quality life for all members of society.
The Foundation emphasised that the new legislation reflects the State’s steadfast commitment to upholding the rights of persons with disabilities.
In a statement, Chief Executive Officer of QSW, Rashid Mohammed Al Hamda Al Nuaimi stated that the law demonstrates the wise leadership’s vision to empower individuals and strengthen the social welfare system.
Al Nuaimi explained that the law promotes greater integration and coordination across national social work initiatives, and opens new avenues for collaboration between government entities and social institutions.
Executive Director of the Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities, Maryam Saif Al Suwaidi described the law as a qualitative leap in the nation’s efforts to enhance the rights of persons with disabilities. She emphasised that the legislation reflects the leadership’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable society that upholds human dignity, independence, and active participation for all.
Executive Director of the Al-Noor Center for the Blind, Mishal Abdullah Al Nuaimi noted that the new law embodies a holistic national approach to empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring their full inclusion in all spheres of life.
