Muscat – Government, private, and civil society rehabilitation centres across Oman have received 8,941 persons with disabilities at the start of the 2025/2026 rehabilitation year.

This include 3,586 in government centres and units, 4,756 in private centres, and 599 in civil centres. The rehabilitation system comprises 126 centres nationwide, supported by 1,417 specialists delivering services in special education, therapy, psychological support, and vocational training.

Mohammed bin Ahmed al Mahrouqi, Director General of the General Directorate of Persons with Disabilities at the Ministry of Social Development, affirmed the readiness of technical and administrative cadres to provide high-quality services. He highlighted that five new hydrotherapy units will be launched this year at Al Wafa Centres.

Dr Nadia bint Ali al Ajmi, Director of the National Autism Center, said the centre had received around 220 cases this year, noting its growing role in providing specialised programmes and healthcare services to support integration into society.