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He offered his condolences to his family upon his passing. Sultan bin Salman: Ammar Bouqes was an exceptional figure who overcame difficulties and defied illness and disability

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Salman Center for Disability Research, extended his deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of Dr. Ammar Bogis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-eradah Association for Talented People with Disabilities, who passed away today, Thursday.

Prince Sultan bin Salman emphasized that the late Dr. Ammar Bogis was an exceptional figure who challenged and overcame illness and disability, led an active and impactful life as a contributing member of society. His Highness pointed out that the late Dr. Bogis received care and support from our kingdom, just like other persons with disabilities. He also had the honor of delivering the speech on behalf of persons with disabilities at the Third International Conference on Disability in Riyadh, which was attended by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, when he was the Governor of Riyadh.

His Highness added, “Ammar Bogis and others with disabilities were deprived by God, for a wisdom only He knows, of certain senses and abilities, yet He granted them the strength to overcome challenges and obstacles. This is what we witnessed in Ammar, may God have mercy on him, and in many others from this community.”

Prince Sultan bin Salman expressed his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, praying to God for his forgiveness and for him to be granted paradise.

 

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