SCHS signs MoU with Americana to employ 13 individuals
In a statement to 'Sharjah 24,' Shalwani added that the city has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kuwait Food Company 'Americana' to employ 13 individuals with hearing impairments in various branches of the company. He noted that this memorandum is the first of its kind in the UAE
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Expanding Opportunities with the Private Sector
Shalwani explained that the city aims to sign further memorandums of understanding with institutions and companies in the private sector to employ more people with other types of disabilities and from various nationalities, in line with the country's vision of making this year a 'Year of the Community.'
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