Thursday 23 April 2026
Within the framework of efforts aimed at strengthening community communication, the Department of Consumer Protection in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, in partnership with the Office of the Governor of Al Dakhiliyah, is implementing the “Language of Hope… Bridges Without Borders” initiative, which targets 90 participants from front-line employees in government entities, military institutions, and the private sector, in addition to job seekers.
This initiative comes as a confirmation of the keenness of the Consumer Protection Authority to enhance communication channels with the deaf and mute community and to activate the role of sign language as a fundamental means that supports social integration, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 in promoting social solidarity and the active participation of all segments of society.
The initiative is launched through a workshop held over two days during the period from 22 to 23 April, in conjunction with Arab Deaf Week, and aims to raise awareness of the importance of sign language, qualify employees of government entities in its basic principles, involve the deaf and mute community in awareness activities, and enable job seekers to acquire communication skills that enhance their readiness for the labor market.
The organizers of the initiative affirmed that “Language of Hope… Bridges Without Borders” is not merely a training activity, but rather a community message that underscores the ability of sign language to break barriers and build bridges of effective communication, thereby enhancing the values of inclusivity, social justice, and solidarity among institutions and the deaf and mute community.