Gulf Autism Centre to get land in Abu Dhabi
The Gulf Autism Centre in Abu Dhabi will get a plot of land for constructing a new building to rehabilitate its students.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the allocation of a plot in Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Mohammed visited the centre Wednesday and was briefed on its needs and its humanitarian role.
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