The “Paralympic Sports Science Research Inspiring women and people with disabilities” program, led by Dr Fadi Maayah from the School of Education, has successfully concluded international visits to stakeholders in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Oman.

Funded by the Council for Australian Arab Relations, the research exchange program saw Dr Maayah and Dr Dale Chapman from the School of Allied Health, travel to these three countries to promote high-quality research collaboration and provide support for women and people with disability.

During the visit, they held presentations, workshops and meetings at various universities, Paralympic and Olympic committees and organisations such as the Al Tigah Club for the Disabled in Sharjah and The Arab Society of Biomechanics in Sports. Students from Curtin Dubai had the chance to attend some of these meetings and establish industry connections.

Dr Maayah also presented his research as a keynote speaker at the Middle East Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (MENA) international conference themed ‘Mainstreaming – Integration – Inclusion in Physical Education and Sports’ held in Amman, Jordan.

Congratulations to Dr Maayah and Dr Chapman on this program which has strengthened global partnerships and created opportunities for future collaborations.

Read more about the success of the program in the Flipbook here.

A large group of people stand behind a long golden table. In the centre is Mr Mohammad Al Hameli who is in a wheelchair.
Dr Fadi Maayah (sixth from left) and Dr Dale Chapman (sixth from right) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Al Tigah Club for Disabled in Sharjah with Mr Mohammad Al Hameli, President of UAE Paralympic Committee (seventh from right) and Mr Theban Salem Almuhairi, the CEO of the Committee (seventh from left) and Curtin Global students in Dubai.