Director of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), Iman Karim, and Rear Admiral Rami Ahmed Ismail, on behalf of the Commander of the Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Mahmoud Adel Fawzy, visited the 11th exhibition of products and handicrafts made by persons with disabilities at the Fleet Pioneers Club in Ras El Tin, Alexandria.
Held from August 13 to 15, the exhibition featured 55 exhibitors with disabilities alongside various disability organisations.
They showcased a wide range of handmade products, including leather goods, ceramics, knitwear, clothing, furnishings, accessories, antiques, artwork, and items made from mother-of-pearl, peach and precious stones.
During the opening, Ms Karim discussed with exhibitors the availability of raw materials, training and skills development, family support, marketing strategies and sales, stressing the importance of keeping pace with market developments and promoting products inspired by Egypt’s Pharaonic heritage.
She also listened to challenges faced by persons with disabilities in accessing services, including the Integrated Services Card, and reviewed the Council’s initiatives, including the “My Family, My Strength” initiative, sponsored by First Lady Entissar El Sisi, and the “Invest in Yourself” initiative.
She stressed the importance of continued support for the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities by promoting and marketing their products through exhibitions nationwide.
According to her, the NCPD has increased exhibitions planned for 2026 to 24, ensuring broader participation by persons with different disabilities across all governorates.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Defence’s Popular and Military Defence Forces, the NCPD plans to organise 24 exhibitions in 2026, including 15 in Greater Cairo and nine across regional and coastal governorates.
