Riyadh to host seventh international disability and rehabilitation conference

Saudi Arabia’s seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation opens on Sunday, Oct.

11, in Riyadh, and runs through Oct.

13.

Prince Faisal bin Bandar, governor of Riyadh, is due to open it on behalf of King Salman, who is sponsoring the event.

The King Salman Center for Disability Research is organizing the conference, which will be chaired by Prince Sultan bin Salman.

Researchers and innovators from several countries are expected to discuss scientific research and technology related to vision, hearing and movement.

The program also includes an artificial intelligence hackathon, interactive workshops and a ceremony honoring winners of the King Salman Global Award for Disability Research.

The event aims to explore ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

It also reflects Saudi Arabia’s stated ambition to play a leading role in disability research and developing new solutions.