Imperial Palace employs a number of special needs individuals

The new employees, Mohammed Ajwad and Sawsan Mansoor, were chosen from the group of students who visited the hotel during the hotel's celebrations of Labor Day and the World Special Needs Week. The hotel had prepared a civil labor day for the student group, and it was then that the two students had the chance to meet with the hotel's management.

Mohammad, 22, will join the hotel's dessert team in the kitchen, reporting to the Food and Beverage Department. As for Sawsan, who is two years his elder, she has been hired in the Housekeeping Department.

Imperial Palace's General Manager explained that the hotel always tries to instill the concept of societal integration through long-term social projects, prepared to inspire a culture where individuals with special needs are able to practice more fulfilling professions.

"We believe that special needs individuals are just as capable of performing their tasks as those of us without special needs,"

said Abu Matar.

"We saw it appropriate to allow the new employees the same career ladder we allow the rest of the employees in the hotel. We also made a few minor amendments to the work environment to guarantee their integration and comfort."

The new employees will be trained to acquire the various skills necessary for them to excel in their work, which should enrich their personal and professional experiences.

It is worth noting that special needs individuals are given great attention by Imperial Palace's management. The hotel holds various activities and events serving this group in one way or the other, and works to ease their habilitation and employment at the hotel. The hotel's management will continue providing such programs and different social initiatives to allow them to reaffirm their roles as capable and active employees.