Riyadh, August 28, 2023, A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today by the Sports Boulevard Foundation (SBF) and the Authority for the Care of Individuals with Disabilities (APD) to increase possibilities and access for individuals with disabilities in Riyadh. This agreement will assist in achieving a significant goal of the National Transformation Program 2025 and the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Jayne McGivern, CEO of the Sports Boulevard Foundation, and Dr. Hisham Alhaidary, CEO of the Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities, both signed the Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement demonstrates Sports Boulevard's dedication to granting everyone access to its sporting and wellness facilities. This includes urban access criteria for all of its extensive sporting facilities and infrastructure, as well as digital access to information and programs. The partnership will also look into prospects for collaboration and offer a platform for the Sports Boulevard and APD to share best practices and knowledge in the Riyadh area related to individuals with disabilities.
The CEO of the Sports Boulevard Foundation, Jayne McGivern, stated: "The Sports Boulevard will offer sporting facilities for Riyadh as a whole to enjoy. Our joint goal of establishing an inclusive society where everyone may enjoy the amenities of the Sports Boulevard will be realized thanks to this significant partnership. We look forward to working together on upcoming projects that support inclusiveness and accessibility. We believe that this partnership with the Sports Boulevard Foundation will have a significant and long-lasting positive impact on people with disabilities throughout Riyadh," said Dr. Hisham Alhaidary, CEO of the Authority for the Care of Individuals with Disabilities. Together, we can make sure that everyone in society has access to the facilities and the means to make use of them. This relationship between the Sports Boulevard and the Authority for the Care of People with impairments is a significant step in improving accessibility and inclusion for those who have impairments. On March 19, 2019, His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, unveiled the SBF, one of Riyadh's major projects. The project, which has the support of HRH Prince Mohamed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, aims to rank Riyadh among the top 100 cities in the world by 2030.