ADU Celebrates the 9th Edition of its Art for Autism Competition

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ADU celebrates the ninth edition of its art competition for autism

Abu Dhabi, Eau, May 5, 2025: As part of its commitment to inclusive education and community commitment, the University of Abu Dhabi (ADU) organized the ninth edition of its art for autism on April 24 on its main campus. The event, held in collaboration with the Foundation of Music and Arts of Abu Dhabi (ADMAF) and Emirates Autism Society (EAS), aligns with the EAU Agenda for the social inclusion of promotion and national strategy to empower people of determination). Together with the month of awareness about autism and the global campaign “Light it up Blue”, the competition sought to highlight extraordinary talents of people in the autistic spectrum, however, a fossa to a deeper public understanding through the transforming power of art.

This year’s competition welcomed more than 110 works of art presented by students of inclusive schools and specialized centers in the EAU. Without an established theme, artists were encouraged to explore their creativity freely, which led to a rich tapestry or unique creations. The works of art were exhibited in the main atrium of ADU and carefully reviewed by a jury panel. The winners were selected in two age categories, from six to 11 and 12 to 25, and honored for their creativity, technique and personal expression.

In the age category of six to 11 years, first, awarded to Khalil Amro Barakat, Latifa Ahmed Alqaydi and Ahmad Loikov, of the Dubai Autism Center. The second place went to Nasek Alsabah of the city of Sharjah for humanitarian services: the Khorfakkan branch. The third place was shared by Selim Sarili of the Dubai Autism Center and Razan Qasem of the city of Sharjah for humanitarian services: the Khorfakkan branch.

In the age category of 12 to 25 years, first, shared by Lance Gavin Toledo, Rawdha al Bahrani and Ghaith Ali Hassan, of the Dubai Autism Center. The second place was granted to Aaliya Siddiqui Khan and Dinal Ekanayake of the Al Nore training center for determination people, as well as Hamdan Salem Almbari of the Dubai Autism Center. The third place winners included Rohithparithi Ramokrishan, Vaesh Vinioth of the NOOR training center, and Maha Almazroui of the Mohammed Bin Rashid center for special education.

In this case, HExcellence to Khamis-Kanoo, founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), said: “We are delighted to continue our association with ADU through the launch of the ninth edition of the ‘Art for Autism’ competition. This collaboration reflects the strong commitment of ADU with social responsibility and development while we work together to support people with autism and allow their full integration into society within a nutritional environment. “

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Professor Ghassan Aoud, Chancellor or University of Abu DhabiSaying: “In ADU, we believe that inclusion is not just a principle: it is a practice that shapes through communities. Art for autism competition that shows creativity; it serves as a bridge that connects people and highlights the Thomy transformer and education and education and education and education and education and education and education and education, and education, and education, and education, and education and education. Through the EAU, we remain dedicated to cultivating the size where Everly.

The competition was supported by the Ministry of Education and the Emirates Autism Society, which helped expand the scope of inclusive schools and the Centers specialized in the EAU. The participating institutions included the Dubai Autism Center, the NOOR Training Center, the city of Sharjah for humanitarian services, the Higher Organization of Zayed, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Special Education, the Rashid Center for people of determination and others.

In the continuation of the month of awareness about autism and alignment with the widest vision of the EAU for community participation and inclusion, ADU also organized the 5th symposium of autistic spectrum disorders on April 30. The event brought together experts and advocates to explore new borders in neurodive education through a series of interactive and interactive sessions.

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About the University of Abu Dhabi:

The University of Abu Dhabi (ADU) is one of the main academic institutions in the region, which translates the National Government Agenda of the EAU to deliver international accredited academic programs and world -class research.

Established in 2003, with Campus in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai, the University serves around 8,700 students of more than 100 nationalities. The University houses five universities in different disciplines, including arts and science, business, engineering, health sciences and law, while offering a range of various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

According to the Ranking of the World University of Higher Education of Times () 2025, ADU occupies 191 worldwide. In addition, it is second in the EAU and 172^{NORTH DAKOTA} Worldwide for its research quality, and is among the three main universities of the EAU, while maintaining the number one position in the teaching pillar. In addition, the classification has recognized the area of ​​business and economy subject of the university as number one in the EAU and the Arab region.

The university has performed an impressive performance in the 2024 university year ranking, classifying in the 60s^Th Worldwide position among the best universities in the world that are 50 years old or less. In addition, the university jumped to 70^Th Place in the prestigious ranking of the University of Asia 2025 and was first classified in the EAU for postgraduate employability as by the employability ranking of the Global University 2023-24.

PARALLELY, ADU is located in 501 worldwide, according to the 2025 edition of the World University Classification, moving 79 places.

ADU continues to empower teachers and students with avant -garde resources, facilities and learning opportunities that foster innovation and support research -based problem solving. The University maintains strong international collaborations with leading academic institutions and organizations of the public and private sector, with institutional accreditation of the Western Association of Schools and the Senior Commission of Colleges and Universities of Colleges (WAC).

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