The Art of Ability: Inclusion Through Expression

​📍 Mohammed bin Rashid Library, Al Jaddaf, Dubai
📅 29 October 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

​We are proud to present The Art of Ability: Inclusion Through Expression, a flagship event proudly sponsored by the University of Manchester Middle East Centre. The event is also held with the support of the UAE Journalists Association and INSEI, the Chaire UNESCO in Education & Digital Technology, United We Dance, other distinguished institutional partners dedicated to advancing inclusion, creativity, and social impact.

​This inspiring half-day program will feature three thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive art experiences, and creative showcases exploring how art, education, and innovation can foster inclusion and empower People of Determination. The event will also include keynote speeches from exceptional speakers who are leading voices in the fields of accessibility, creativity, and social impact.

​Panel 1 – Art as Advocacy: Inspiring Social Change Through Education and Visual Expression
Exploring how art and education intersect to raise awareness, challenge perceptions, and drive meaningful inclusion.

​Panel 2 – The Role of Higher Education in Shaping Inclusive Leaders
Highlighting how universities and academic institutions cultivate the next generation of leaders dedicated to equity, diversity, and accessibility.

​Panel 3 – The Future is Accessible: Youth, Technology & Creative Empowerment
Focusing on the role of youth, technology, and innovation in building a more inclusive and connected future.

​We look forward to welcoming thought leaders, educators, innovators, artists, and advocates for inclusion from across the UAE and beyond to join us in celebrating creativity as a universal language of empowerment.