Club president Dr Khalid Omar Al Midfa and executive director and board member Mohammed Abdullah Al Qayed welcomed Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi to Al Thiqa Club for the Disabled. They described her visit as a meaningful show of support for the club and its members.
Sheikha Jameela, chairwoman of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, said the club's new visual identity reflects its record of achievement and a renewed vision shaped by ambition and empowerment. Al Khaleej described it as a symbol of a "journey of achievements" and a renewed vision focused on empowerment and inclusion.
The focus was inclusion.
A visit focused on inclusion
Sheikha Jameela visited the club to recognise its sporting and community role and its work to create opportunities for people with disabilities. Sharjah24 also reported the visit, connecting it to support for people with disabilities and the launch of the new visual identity.
Sharjah24 identifies wheelchair basketball among Al Thiqa Club's ongoing sports activities, illustrating its role as an active adaptive-sports venue.
A new identity has to reflect the work and values behind it. Coverage of a golf federation rebrand told a similar branding story, but Al Thiqa's stated focus is empowerment and inclusion.
Turning recognition into opportunity
Sheikha Jameela praised the club's efforts to showcase the abilities of people with disabilities through sport and community activity. Al Midfa said the new identity marks a fresh stage for the organisation. He said the club plans to keep developing its programmes and initiatives and strengthen its presence in sporting and community life. Al Khaleej also reported the administration's commitment to that work.
Sharjah24 reported that cooperation among Sharjah organisations working in disability services and transport was discussed as part of efforts to expand partnerships, exchange expertise, and strengthen inclusion and empowerment for people with disabilities.
The visit also showed a shared commitment by Al Thiqa and Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services to support participation and expand opportunities for people with disabilities.
The new look is only part of the test. The club's programmes and opportunities will show whether its commitment carries through. The visit offered institutional support for that goal. Sustained inclusion is the standard Al Thiqa must meet.
