Sanad Village: inside the Dubai centre helping children with autism transition into the working world
Sanad Village: inside the Dubai centre helping children with autism transition into the working world
Omar Al Suwaidan, 17, dreams of one day getting a job so he can help support his family.
Diagnosed with autism at a young age, he is one of 90 pupils and students enrolled at Sanad Village in Dubailand.
The residential complex, which opened a year ago, is helping equip young people with conditions such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy with the skills they need to transition into the world of work.