Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Farhan, Chairman of the Autism Families Association, and Mr Talal Al-Khanini, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, handed over the keys of several housing units to families with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) beneficiaries at the headquarters of the residences in Riyadh on Sunday evening.

The handover ceremony also included a tour and inspection of the housing units with the families amid a festive atmosphere characterised by joy and happiness.

For his part, Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Farhan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Autism Families Association, said: ‘These efforts come within the series of our plan aimed at making a positive change and impact for our first concern, our sons and daughters with autism and their families, through several tracks that provide a package of support, development and empowerment to ensure a better quality of life for them. I also congratulate our honourable families on obtaining these residences, in which God asked for blessings and blissful living. We ask the Almighty to help us and facilitate us to what he likes and pleases.’