Abu Dhabi, UAE: World Down Syndrome Day was celebrated in the United Arab Emirates. Several series of activities were organized in partnership with the People of Determination Council to mark the day and celebrate the people with disability.
The official Twitter account of Dubai Police tweeted about informing the activities performed. The tweet cites, “Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, #Positive_Spirit_Initiative, in collaboration with People of Determination Council, organized a series of activities to mark this unique occasion at Yalla! Bowling at City Centre Mirdif @MagicPlanetMENA, where Sharjah City For Humanitarian services pupils participated in the day-long activities.”
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, #Positive_Spirit_Initiative, in collaboration with People of Determination Council, organised a series of activities to mark this unique occasion at Yalla! Bowling at City Centre Mirdif@MagicPlanetMENA pic.twitter.com/VSwkAnJ0Dm
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 24, 2022
Another tweet of Dubai police stated as they shared the video clip of children with down syndrome playing and enjoying the day, “The Positive Spirit Initiative in cooperation with the People of Determination Council, celebrated the World Down Syndrome Day, with the participation of 60 male and female students from Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services in activities held at the Yalla Bowling Hall in Mirdif City Center @MagicPlanetMENA.”
احتفلت #مبادرة_الروح_الإيجابية، بالتعاون مع مجلس أصحاب الهمم، باليوم العالمي لمتلازمة الداون، بمشاركة 60 طالباً وطالبة من مدينة الشارقة للخدمات الإنسانية في فعاليات أقيمت في صالة يلا بولينغ في مردف سيتي سنتر@MagicPlanetMENA pic.twitter.com/fKrpkY2YHr
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 24, 2022
The 21st day of March was selected to represent the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome. The day is marked to create awareness about Down syndrome – a condition in which a child is born with an extra 21st chromosome.
An animated short, Freebird, was also made to recognize World Down Syndrome Day in 2021. The film was set to a song, “Freedom” by Jordan Hart, and won the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival in 2021.
In addition to this, the Dubai Police has started a survey with the motive to gather opinions and feedback from the general public in terms of security.
Dubai police stated, “Security is the backbone of a society’s sustainable development & prosperity. In line with our continuous efforts to further expand our relationship with community members, share your thoughts and feedback using the survey link below: https://polls.dsc.gov.ae/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=915235…”