The Autism Families Association, in cooperation with the Sports Authority, gave the opportunity to a large group of people with autism to watch the Formula E races on Friday before last, accompanied by Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Farhan Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Autism Families Association, and with the help of a number of volunteers.. Prince Saud said. Bin Abdulaziz, “The association was the first to take advantage of this important event to give people with autism an opportunity to attend the races and watch them as normal people, especially since Formula E electric racing cars are low noise, which makes them very suitable for people with autism.” He added, "The association believes that those who suffer from autism spectrum disorders constitute an important segment of society, and must receive appreciation, attention, and care. Such specific sporting events constitute an important opportunity to raise awareness of their needs in society, as the organizers and volunteers contributed to them having an enjoyable experience while attending the race." for the first time".
Prince Saud extended his sincere thanks and gratitude to Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud and the General Sports Authority team for giving people with autism this opportunity to attend this important event for the first time, and thanks to the leadership of the Formula E team for the support they provided to ensure that people with autism get the best possible experience. On the other hand, a strategic partnership agreement was signed between the Autism Families Association, represented by Prince Saud, Chairman of the Association’s Board of Directors, and Formula E, represented by its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alejandro Agag. The agreement aims to enable Formula E, as an international organization, to present a number of its programs related to social responsibility in the Kingdom. Alejandro Agag expressed his happiness with what has been accomplished, and said, “Formula E is happy to play a positive role that adds to Saudi society,” through the agreement that was signed.
He stated that Formula E, in addition to being an international level organization in the field of sports, is also an organization that provides many social programs that it aspires to implement in Saudi Arabia as part of giving to the country that hosted Formula E races. Both parties hope that this strategic agreement will achieve its goals and open the way for more opportunities to reach
multiple segments of society and accommodate them in current and future events.