The Saudi International Exhibition for Disability and Rehabilitation Requirements was held in Riyadh, with the participation of more than 80 local and international exhibitors, during the period from March 13–15, 2023. The opening ceremony took place on Monday, March 13, 2023, in the presence of the Acting CEO of the Authority of People with Disability (APD), Her Excellency Ms. Rasha Al-Yami, and a number of representatives of disability affairs-related agencies and sectors. The visitors were briefed on the products and services provided for people with disabilities in various fields.
، In her statement, Ms. Rasha Al-Yami spoke about the role of the APD in achieving a decent life for people with disabilities, enabling them to participate comprehensively and effectively in society, organizing efforts, and building a fully comprehensive institutional ecosystem to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities and empower their inclusion in society without discrimination. She pointed to the importance of the exhibition and the diversity of local and international participants that showcased the latest technologies, equipment, solutions, and services for rehabilitating people with disabilities. The exhibition also highlighted the role and responsibility of society towards the needs and rights of individuals with disabilities.
 
The Saudi International Exhibition for Disability and Rehabilitation Requirements is held in strategic partnership with the Authority of People with Disability and is in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030. It aims to invest in the capabilities of people with disabilities by providing them with job opportunities and all the necessary means and requirements that empower them within society.
During the exhibition days, dialogue sessions were held in which a number of experts and specialists in disability and rehabilitation issues participated, representing the official authorities from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the Authority of People with Disability, and a number of government agencies and non-profit sector agencies.
The exhibition, which was organized by the 1st Arabia Tradeshows and Conferences, aims to identify the latest developments, research, programs, and tools that address the various needs of people with disabilities. It also aims to provide marketing and purchase requirements for them, provide and receive services directly, create a competitive atmosphere that aims to provide services within the highest standards by the participating entities, encourage investment in areas of interest to persons with disabilities and ensure its success, as well as support persons with disabilities and their integration in all business fields.
 
The CEO of 1st Arabia Tradeshows and Conferences, Mr. Bilal Al-Baramawy, referred to the participation of many specialized entities and sectors concerned with the exhibition, most notably rehabilitation, education, training and employment centers, rehabilitation equipment and supplies companies, providers of equipment and supplies for people with visual, physical, hearing, and other disabilities, providers of disability-related electronic applications services, personal care and sports supplies companies for people with disabilities, rehabilitation and care programs for people with disabilities, providers of tourism and entertainment programs, companies supplying and marketing supplies for people with disabilities, banks and banking services, insurance companies, and food companies concerned with people with disabilities. Mr. Bilal Al-Baramawy stressed that the exhibition contributes to organizing efforts, eliminating barriers for people with disabilities, enabling them to participate comprehensively and effectively in society without discrimination, and achieving a decent life for them. The exhibition will be held annually, bringing together all relevant and interested parties in one place.
All those interested and specialists in the field of rehabilitation can attend or participate by registering via the exhibition page: .    : www.SaudiRehabeXpo.com