Khaled Abbas, Chairman and Managing Director of the Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD), has announced the launch of the “A Way of Life” initiative, aimed at creating an inclusive educational environment for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), Invest-Gate reports.

The initiative, a collaboration between ACUD, the UK-based WMC Foundation, and Cavendish Education, targets children with various challenges, including autism, dyslexia, and emotional or social needs.

Abbas highlighted Egypt’s advancements in education, “The education sector is witnessing significant progress and development. Investment plans have been set at local and regional levels, focusing on expanding international school management across the Middle East and Africa.”

Aatif Hassan, Founder and CEO of Cavendish Education, emphasized the initiative’s groundbreaking nature. “This marks the establishment of Egypt’s first inclusive educational center dedicated to children with SEND,” he said. The center will provide tailored support and specialized resources for students who face difficulties in traditional educational settings, aiming to foster an inclusive environment.

The “A Way of Life” initiative reflects a vision to redefine inclusive education in Egypt. It seeks to empower students without isolating them, establishing a new benchmark for educational inclusivity in the region.

Additionally, the WMC Foundation plans to open the first Wycombe Abbey School in the Middle East by the 2025 academic year. The school, which will span 58,000 sqm in the Diplomatic District of the New Administrative Capital, will bring one of the UK’s leading educational institutions to Egypt.