Burj Khalifa, Global Village: Dubai landmarks to light up for autism awareness campaign

Burj Khalifa, Global Village: Dubai landmarks to light up for autism awareness campaign

The Dubai Autism Center launched its 17th annual autism awareness campaign today, on World Autism Awareness Day, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. Every year, April 2 is observed as World Autism Awareness Day, as per the unanimous declaration by the United Nations General Assembly.

The Dubai Autism Center has organised this annual campaign since 2006, launching the month-long initiative on World Autism Awareness Day every year. The annual initiative is aimed at raising awareness about autism and promoting inclusion of individuals with autism in society. It includes a range of activities such as free diagnoses, workshops, seminars, and events, as well as the lighting up of several government and private landmarks in Dubai in blue to show support for the cause.

These include: Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Tolerance Bridge, Dubai Water Canal Waterfall, Global Village, and Ain Dubai.

The campaign also seeks to showcase the creative skills of children with autism through art exhibitions and auctions, with the proceeds going towards supporting the services provided to individuals with autism by the Dubai Autism Center.

Hisham Abdullah Al Qassim, Chairman of Dubai Autism Center, expressed