In another news, Ahmed Al Mousawi, 12, is an accomplished pianist. The Emirati, who has autism, enjoys the rhythm of songs and recognises all notes.
He received the Talent Award from the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism this year, and, in October, he came first in a piano competition at the Ammar Award for Supporting Creative People with Disabilities 2022 in Riyadh.
Ahmed can play pieces by Beethoven, Mozart and Bach, and composes his own music.
His mother, Eiman Al Aleeli, told The National that in 2012 doctors said Ahmed, who was then a year and eight months old, had autism.
“We took him to many doctors after he stopped talking or making eye contact,” said Ms Aleeli.
“I am blessed with a loving husband. He is a dedicated father and family man who is taking care of all the needs of our other three children since I am giving 90 per cent of my time to Ahmed,” she said.
Enrolling Ahmed in kindergarten and then in school was a big challenge.
“One kindergarten told me accepting Ahmed in their facility would tarnish their reputation,” Ms Aleeli said.
“Later on, many schools refused to accept him, with one telling me straight to my face that they do not accept disabled children.”
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