Date: 17/05/2023
Mada innovation team completed two successful inclusive training sessions at Deaf students on Programming using Lego Spike Prime Education Kit.
Date: 15/05/2023
As part of the knowledge-sharing sharing campaign by the Innovation Team, Show & Tell session have been organized for Mada Staff with Kebbi Intelligent Robot and Student platform by Qlickhealth to improve the lives of students with disability.
Date: 08/05/2023
Dot Incopr introduced the latest innovation Braille Dot Pad 8 cells for Mada Innovation Team. They showcased the power of dot pad to be used as a graphic braille applicable at schools, public places and museums.
Date: 07/05/2023
Show & Tell by Key2enable at Mada Lab. Innovating in digital accessibility, the startup company Key2Enable (also operating in Brazil as Geraes Tecnologia Assistiva) empowers people with disabilities to develop their skills and individualities.
Date: 20/04/2023
We are pleased to announce that ITOO has joined as one of the sponsors of Mada Lab to achieve our continuous endeavor to improve the ICT access ecosystem with the aim of ensuring the rights of people with disabilities and their inclusion in all aspects of life.
Date: 18/04/2023
We are pleased to announce that Stemi has joined as one of the sponsors of Mada Lab to achieve our continuous endeavor to improve the ICT access ecosystem with the aim of ensuring the rights of people with disabilities and their inclusion in all aspects of life.
Date: 13/03/2023
Mada innovation Team took part in Saudi Rehab Expo. The Saudi International Exhibition for Disability and Rehabilitation Requirements (Saudi Rehab Expo 2023) was held from March 13-15, 2023 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The expo was organized by 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences and featured over 150 exhibitors from around the world showcasing the latest products and services for people with disabilities.
Date: 08/01/2023
We were pleased to have Creatrea-LLC @creatreallc ” Mada Lab Sponsor’ who presented a show and Tell session about the Mind-Race solution which is an accessible gaming solution for children with physical disabilities.
Date: 28/11/2022
We are pleased to announce the winner innovation of the Mada Innovation Award 2022 – Localization Grant Track: Predictable Arabic by the innovator Ms. Rebecca Bright.
Date: 28/11/2022
We are pleased to announce the winning innovations of the Mada Innovation Award 2022 – Direct Grant Track which are:
– Field of Vision by Mr. Omar Salem
– SALEEM by Ms. Shaikha Mohammed Al-Subaey
– DeepFoni by Ms. Saida Hamrit
– Kalimati by Ms. Karen Hart & Ms. Maisa Obeid
– MAAN by Mr. Mohamad Hijab
Date: 30/10/2022
Mada Lab signed new partnership with Planet IOT and Tuya as the Accessible smart home sponsors to be deployed at QRI.
Date: 26/10/2022
The Mada Innovation Team organized the first Mada Innovation Club Open Day for young innovators and members. The event was held at Mada Center in Doha, Qatar. The goal of the event was to provide a platform for young innovators to showcase their projects and ideas, and to connect with other innovators and mentors.
Date: 24/10/2022
SmCom, a South Korean company that provides accessibility solutions, recently demonstrated its Accessible Deaf Call center at Mada lab in Qatar. The demonstration was held with the support of KOTRA, the Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency.
Date: 20/10/2022
We were pleased with inviting Bonocle @bonocleinc to MadaLab for the second time to provide an overview of their updates and huge improvements of the device since it was promoted by Mada during the year of 2018 through competition path and the year of 2019 through the authentication path.
Date: 16/10/2022
We were pleased and honored with the visit of the Minister of Communication and Information Technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE the Eng. Abdullah Alswaha along with the visit of HE Mr. Mohammed Bin Ali Al-Mannai, the Minister of Communication and Information Technology in Qatar to MadaLab which is known as the innovation hub
Date: 16/10/2022
We were honored and pleased with the visit of Moredream Korean company to Mada and giving a Show & Tell workshop about “Smartio Braille” keyboard that consists of the braille language and a printed text using back translation program which can be used to support people with visual impairment.
Date: 12/10/2022
As part of the ongoing Innovation club training programs which is provided by Mada, we are pleased to share with you scenes from our participation in a workshop entitled “Lego Workshop (Levels one and two)” in cooperation with Audio Complex School.
Date: 03/10/2022
Mada Innovation Program Solutions were showcased at the WISE conference 2022 in Qatar. The conference, which was held from October 03-04, 2022, was attended by over 5,000 people from over 100 countries.
Date: 28/10/2022
The completion of the Msherieb Galleria Mall indoor WayFinding project and the installation of the Lazarillo solution mark a significant milestone. User testing is also an important step to ensure that the solution meets the needs and expectations of the users.
Date: 22/09/2022
Hamad International Airport Innovation Head visited Mada Lab to explore the potential collaboration with Mada Innovation Program and implementation of Virtual Wayfinding at Hamad Airport departure facility.
Date: 21/09/2022
Delegates from Community College of Qatar visited Mada Lab to learn more about accessible Mada Fablab and its services
Date: 20/09/2022
Mada Lab Community Zone Enhancement Work Completed.
Date: 15/09/2022
Mada Innovation Team Completed the setup of Indoor wayfinding solution at Galleria Mall and testing. Lazarillo is now available at Mathaf QF, Metro Station and Msheireb Galleria Mall.
Date: 15/09/2022
Work Initiated for the enhancement of Community Zone at Mada Lab. Upon completion the space will give splendid user journey experience.
Date: 15/09/2022
Mada center launches the Innovation Summer Camp entitled “Health for All”, which aims to teaching the basics of innovation to persons with disability using the newest technological solutions.
Date: 06/09/2022
Lazarillo Indoor wayfinding setup at MSherieb Metro station is completed after the final user testing.
Date: 05/09/2022
Mada Lab were pleased with the visit of the participants students of the “Qatar Seeds for the Future 2022” a program by @huawei_Me and @CRAqatar.
The students visited Mada Lab, where they learned about the latest Innovation, technological solutions, and assistive technologies in the field of ICT accessibility in Arabic language.
Date: 31/08/2022
Are you an innovator with a unique idea that would positively change the lives of persons with disability?
We are pleased to announce that the participation in the Mada Innovation Award has been extended until September 15th, 2022
Register now through Mada website: mada.org.qa
Date: 23/08/2022
Considering Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030, Mada Innovation Program aims to create and update use cases under the Mada Innovation Program ecosystem. As such, focus groups have been conducted to understand the people with visual impairment and Blind users on practising religion and using technology.
Date: 25/08/2022
DIC Code Camp 2022 winners ‘Eharis’ took part in Show & Tell Session 3 organized by Mada Innovation at Mada Lab. During the event, eHaris showcased the learning game build using nextmind.