Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman, undertook a series of visits to premier social and healthcare institutions in Doha today, highlighting the growing mutual commitment to social welfare and medical excellence between Brunei Darussalam and the State of Qatar.
Visit to Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities
In the morning, Her Royal Highness visited the Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities in Lusail. Accompanying Her Royal Highness were Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim; Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah; Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda Muhammad Aiman; and Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah.
Upon arrival, Her Royal Highness was received by Her Excellency Buthaina Bint Ali alJabr al-Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family and Mr. Rashid Mohammed Al Naimi, Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work. The visit showed Qatar’s efforts in empowering individuals with disabilities through tailored special education, therapeutic rehabilitation, vocational training, and strategic social inclusion programmes.
During the tour, Her Royal Highness actively observed therapeutic activities across various specialized units, including the Garden Room, the Painting Room, and the Photography Studio. Before concluding the visit, Her Royal Highness joined a group photograph session with students and officials.
Visit to Sidra Medicine
Later in the day, Her Royal Highness visited Sidra Medicine, a preeminent women and children’s hospital. Upon arrival, Her Royal Highness was warmly welcomed by Mr. Mohammed Khalid Al Mana, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Sidra Medicine.
Accompanying Her Royal Highness were Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim and Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah.
Her Royal Highness was presented with a detailed briefing outlining Sidra Medicine’s world-class framework that seamlessly integrates specialized clinical services, advanced scientific research, and medical education to reinforce Qatar’s national healthcare capabilities. Following the briefing, Her Royal Highness toured the facility which included a visit to the specialized Children’s Ward, the therapeutic Healing Garden, and the state-of-the-art Women’s Ward.
These high-level visits further underscore the deep bond and expanding bilateral cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and the State of Qatar across vital sectors of human development, health, and social welfare.
News courtesy of Prime Minister’s Office
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