BUSINESS: International News Special Olympics 2019 in Abu Dhabi—A Very Special Event for Essilor By Staff Monday, May 6, 2019 12:25 AM Essilor employees from the Middle East were alongside more than 7,500 athletes during the Special Olympics World Summer Games held in Abu Dhabi from March 14 to 21. The Special Olympics is an international sporting event fostering acceptance of people with physical and intellectual disabilities of all ages. Essilor has been working with the Special Olympics to empower athletes for 17 years. Read More.