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Microsoft UAE’s Ihsan Anabtawi, explains the company’s philosophy on inclusion Ihsan Anabtawi is COO and CMO at Microsoft UAE Image Credit: Supplied
More than 1 billion people live with a disability and yet they remain one of the world’s largest untapped talent pools. Research suggests the cost of workforce exclusion among people with disabilities can represent as much as 7% of GDP in some countries. But some are starting to take notice. ‘The Valuable 500’ disability inclusivity and accessibility tracker revealed that 39% of companies are now more aware than ever of the issues – mostly due to COVID-related lessons – and many are taking action.
UAE: Social workers issued fresh warning to obtain licence before deadline
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Organisations welcome decision for mandatory professional licences.
Social workers along with other professionals related to the social care sector, who fail to obtain a licence in Abu Dhabi to earn a livelihood within the stipulated grace period that ends on September 2, 2021, would be penalised, officials have warned.
The Department of Community Development (DCD) on Sunday (May 23) reiterated that it is mandatory for all professionals providing social care services to obtain the licence to earn a livelihood in the UAE’s largest emirate.
Five social care professionals, including non-clinical psychologists, applied behavioural analysts, psychotherapists, counsellors and social workers, need the licence.