Nafath Majlis is a quarterly series held by Mada Center alongside the publication of the Nafath periodical. The purpose is to highlight the latest developments in innovations and assistive technology solutions in the field of digital accessibility and assistive technology.
Nafath Majlis includes a number of events, workshops, sessions, seminars and panel discussions.
It seeks to attract those interested, specialists, innovators and researchers in the field of digital accessibility and assistive technology, and to promote digital inclusion to enable persons with disabilities to live in complete independence and ensure their inclusion in all aspects of life.
4th Edition of Nafath Majlis
The 4th edition of Nafath Majlis will be held under the title: “Advancing Digital Accessibility and Assistive Technology: Innovations, Standards, and Applications”
Date: Thursday, 12 December 2024
Time: from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM
Location: Mandarin Oriental Doha Hotel at Msheireb
Speakers
Dr. Rabab Shalan
Doha Institute for Graduate Study, Qatar
Dr. Noor Alkharusi
Oman
Dr. Faisal Saeed
United Kingdom
Dr. Achraf Othman
Qatar
Dr. Sumaya Al Maadeed
Qatar
Dr. Mohamad Fadi Hijab
Qatar
Dr. Ahmad Alzu’bi
Jordan
Dr. Amin Mami
Bouira University, Algeria
Reem Alfranji
Jordan
Dr. Fahriya Altinay
Cyprus
Agenda
December 12, 2024 – Mandarin Oriental, Mushreib, Doha, Qatar
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Registration Opening |
| 09:00 AM – 09:10 AM | Welcome and About Majlis Nafath 4 Khalifa Al-Mutlaq Mada Center, Qatar |
| 09:10 AM – 09:30 AM (20 min) | Fostering Tech Acceptance: User Experience in E-Gov Services as Path to Digital Transformation – A Comparative Analysis: Qatar and Singapore Main Author: Dr. Rabab Shalan, Doha Institute for Graduate Study, Qatar |
| 09:30 AM – 09:50 AM (20 min) | Digital Accessibility and Assistive Technology for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Dental Setting: Interactive Communication, Treatment, Referral, and Follow-Up Main Author: Dr. Noor Alkharusi, Oman |
| 09:50 AM – 10:10 AM (20 min) | Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Children using Machine Learning Main Author: Dr. Faisal Saeed, UK |
| 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM (20 min) | A Novel Device for Automatic Vision Recognition and Wayfinding Assistance
Main Author: Dr. Sumaya Al Maadeed , Qatar |
| 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM (20 min) | Arabic Algerian Sign Language Translation System Based on 3D Avatar Technology Main Author: Dr. Amin Mami, Bouira University, Algeria |
| 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Discussion (Question and Answers) |
| 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM | Coffee Break |
| 11:20 AM – 11:40 AM (20 min) | How mobile apps that consider culture can accelerate the treatment of speech disorders: Highlights from Nateq
Main author: Reem Alfranji, Jordan |
| 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM (20 min) | Autism and Play: An Overview of the Methodological Approach and Preliminary Results Main Author: Dr. Mohamad Hassan Fadi Hijab, Qatar |
| 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM (20 min) | A Federated Learning-Based Virtual Interpreter for Arabic Sign Language Recognition in Smart Cities Main Author: Dr. Ahmad Alzu’bi, Jordan |
| 12:20 PM – 12:40 PM (20 min) | Partnership and Policy Development on Decreasing Inequalities: Rights and Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Main Author: Dr. Fahriya Altinay, Cyprus |
| 12:40 PM – 13:00 PM | From Research to Impact: Key Insights and Achievements from Mada Edge Main Authors: Dr. Achraf Othman |
| 13:00 PM – 13:15 PM | Discussions |
| 13:15 PM – 13:30 PM | Certificates and Group Photo |
| 13:30 PM – 14:30 PM | Lunch |
2024 Nafath Majlis Editions
First Edition
February 2024
Second Edition
June, 2024
Third Edition
September 2024
Fourth Edition
September 2024
Sponsorship opportunities for Nafath Majlis
The Nafath Majlis is a vital platform for promoting international collaboration and networking, bringing together researchers. To ensure a lively exchange of ideas, opportunities are available to sponsor through to contribute expenses of the event, this opportunity allows bright minds to focus on sharing their pioneering work in the field of scientific research.
Your sponsorship will directly contribute to fostering a stimulating environment for pioneering discussions in the Nafath Majlis. Become a partner in scientific discovery!
Reach us at sponsorship@mada.org.qa
Call for paper submissions for the next editions of Nafath periodical.
Nafath is a quarterly magazine and workshop event known as “Majlis Nafath”.
Majlis Nafath aims to showcase the latest research, advancements, and knowledge sharing in the field of digital inclusion. In each edition, we invite innovative research and perspectives through a new call for papers, fostering a cycle of innovation and collaboration in these fields. Nafath periodical is available in both English and Arabic. Its aim is to support the growing need for accessible ICT and Assistive Technology in Qatar, the Arab region, and the world.
We invite the submission of papers exclusively in English or Arabic, which have to be formatted in accordance with Nafath template guidelines. For more information and to submit your paper, Click here