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.
2nd Edition of Nafath Majlis
June, 2024
Doha, Qatar
2nd Edition
Mada Qatar Assistive Technology Center In cooperation with Qatar Museums held the 2nd edition of Nafath Majlis which was in Doha, Qatar on June, 5 2024, under the theme: “The Role of Next Generation User Interfaces in Supporting People with Disabilities”
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Sponsors of the second edition of Nafath Majlis
Official Sponsor
Qatar Museums
Logistic Partner
Qatar National Museum
Technology Partner
Microsoft
Translation Partner
Perfect Touch
Speakers
Dr. Malak Qbilat
Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science, Portugal
Dr. Ahmed Tlili
Beijing Normal University, China
Dr. Reshmy Krishnan
Muscat College, Oman
Dr. Sheily Verma Panwar
CUC-Ulster University, Qatar
Dr. Iyad Abu Doush
American University of Kuwait, Kuwait
Dr. Abdullah Al Shami
Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
Ms. Khansa Chemnad
Mada Qatar Assistive Technology Center
Dr. Achraf Othman
Mada Center, Qatar
Dr. Amira Dhouib
Mada Center, Qatar
Agenda
June 5, 2024
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Registration Opening |
| 09:00 AM – 09:10 AM | Opening Speech – Mada Center, Qatar |
| 09:10 AM – 09:25 AM | About the second edition of Nafath Majlis 2024, Dr. Achraf Othman, Mada Center, Qatar |
| 09:25 AM – 09:45 AM | Accessibility in Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Robot Interaction: A Brief Review on Definitions, Developers Guidelines, Laws, and Regulations, Dr. Malak Qbilat, Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science, Portugal |
| 09:45 AM – 10:05 AM | Towards Next-Generation User Interfaces: A Chinese Perspective of Implementing Artificial Intelligence to Support People with Disabilities Dr. Ahmed Tlili, Beijing Normal University, China |
| 10:05 AM – 10:25 AM | Empowering Accessibility: A Case Study on Trader Joe’s Website Interaction Framework for the Visually Impaired Dr. Reshmy Krishnan, Muscat College, Oman |
| 10:25 AM – 10:35 AM | Discussion (Question and Answers) |
| 10:35 AM – 11:05 AM | Coffee Break |
| 11:05 AM – 11:20 AM | Mada’s Flight Journey Simulation Lab for Autism Spectrum Disorder Dr. Amira Dhouib, Mada Center, Qatar |
| 11:20 AM – 11:40 AM | A Review on Roles of Next Generation User Interface to Support People with Disabilities Dr. Sheily Verma Panwar, CUC-Ulster University, Qatar |
| 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM | The Current State of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Accessibility in Product Development Dr. Iyad Abu Doush, American University of Kuwait, Kuwait |
| 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM | Emerging Practice of Using Virtual Reality Glasses to Manage Pain Experience Among Children with Cerebral Palsy: Current State of Knowledge and Future Directions Dr. Abdullah Al Shami, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar |
| 12:20 PM – 12:30 PM | Mada Center’s AWAR Report 2024: First Quarter Highlights Khansa Chemnad, Mada Center, Qatar (Keynote Speaker) |
| 12:35 PM – 12:45 PM | Session: Questions and Answers |
| 12:45 PM – 01:00 PM | Certificates and Group Photo |
From the Memory
2024 Nafath Majlis Editions
First Edition
February 2024
Second Edition
June, 2024
Third Edition
September 2024
Fourth Edition
December 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