With the participation of 250 exhibitors, brands and qualification centers from 50 countries

Exhibitors: “The UAE is an advanced country in the field of caring for people of determination”

The largest event of its kind in the Middle East showcases advanced technologies for the first time in the region

To serve 50 million people with disabilities

Special discounts, gifts from exhibitors, training courses, and free medical examinations

Dubai - United Arab Emirates - The activities of the “International Expo for People of Determination” will begin in Dubai in its fifth session for the year 2023 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, President of Dubai Airports, Supreme President and CEO of Emirates Airlines and the Group, in the period between October 9 - 11 at the Dubai World Trade Center, Halls 5-6-7.

More than 250 international exhibitors, brands and rehabilitation centers from more than 50 countries participate in the exhibition, which is considered the largest of its kind in the region. They meet again under one roof to present their initiatives, plans and modern technologies to improve the quality of life of more than 50 million people of determination in the Middle East. .

Participants confirmed Exhibition: The UAE is one of the best countries in the world in terms of paying attention to the needs of people with disabilities and providing the latest technologies and innovative products that will help them live independently, as technological innovations such as augmentative and alternative communication devices facilitate the process of better expressing thoughts, emotions and needs. Their own. Smart home technologies and IoT-based devices have played an important role in making independent living more achievable for people with disabilities.

Engineer Khaled Al-Khatib, CEO of NAFFCO Group of Companies, said: “Our participation in this important exhibition is an expression of our humanitarian duty towards people of determination and part of NAFFCO’s social responsibility by participating in this event and displaying the latest systems and equipment it produces to serve people of determination and contributing to improving their quality of life and empowering them.” Integration into society in accordance with the aspirations of the UAE’s wise leadership.”

Al-Khatib added: “Our company manufactures many technologies and devices and works closely with international and global partners to attract the latest innovations in this field.”

Life Holistic Medical Rehabilitation Centre, a Dubai-based facility for physical therapy, holistic health consultations, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physiotherapy and bioenergy therapy, said that advances in technology and innovations have led to the development of a wide range of assistive devices and tools that meet the needs of specific disabilities and aim to enhance Independence and accessibility for people with disabilities, allowing them to participate more actively in daily life.

The International Expo 2023 for People of Determination will be used to launch temperature-controlled Z-Pods sleeping capsules designed to help children with autism and sensory processing disorders. Z-Pods is the first American company to provide children with a customizable, sensory-friendly enclosed safety bed. These renewable spaces come packed with features such as smart lighting control, white noise generation, Bluetooth speakers, and others. Dr. Laila Hareb Al Muhairi, CEO of Z-Pods, said, “We believe that with these tools people can find a more comfortable place to sleep as Z-Pods provide improved emotional, educational and physical outcomes that are observed while they sleep better.”

Anna Lucia Fruttuzzo, founder and CEO of Belgium-based ZenSenses, said that the International Expo for People of Determination has helped promote inclusivity, rehabilitation and assistive technology in the Middle East region, where caregivers and families of people with disabilities are constantly seeking to provide a range of A variety of activities and techniques aim to enhance their conditions, achieve quality of life, and participate in society. Through our participation in this exhibition, we will unveil many important initiatives for their well-being at various levels.

At the International Expo for People of Determination 2023, Sensenses will unveil a support program that helps implement sensory spaces, whether in community centers, hospitals, airports, schools, clinics, or in homes, where the concept of “Snozzleen,” or multiple stimulation, has spread. Senses all over the world, we create white or black snoozelen rooms, sensory gardens, snoozelin in aquatic environments, and much more. Everyone can enjoy this relaxing environment through the use of a variety of controlled sensory stimuli, such as music, sounds, lights, textures, soft vibrations, scents and interactive materials. Snoezelen can be used for therapeutic, educational or wellbeing purposes.

Ray Jilani, General Manager of Jilani Mobility, said that the disabled community can expect to see and experience an innovative wheelchair conversion designed specifically for them with the aim of giving them more independence, freedom and comfort in their personal space.

Robin Lin, director of BioBase, said that his company will display its wheelchairs and hospital beds that will help people with disabilities move and sleep properly. In turn, Engineer Ahmed Saleh, Director of Life World Medical Supplies Company, said that the new technologies directed at people with disabilities that will appear soon will include improved imaging systems, smart robots, wearable technology, and simulation platforms, while this company specializing in mobility solutions will launch manually driven bicycles and electric wheelchairs with... Box.

For its part, the Middle Eastern company "Manafeth" will unveil the "convoluted swivel car seat" as part of its wide range of health and mobility equipment, as this advanced seat changes the rules of the game for individuals who suffer from mobility challenges, and allows for smooth exit from the car. It lowers the disabled user to the ideal position enabling a smooth transition between the wheelchair and the vehicle. The electrically controlled rotation mechanism can be operated by an easy-to-use portable system. Given that it comes with the revolutionary Caroni system, it provides the freedom to move forward, backward or even Effortlessly position the seat outside the vehicle using a remote control. This fully functional wheelchair can be installed on either the left or right side of the vehicle and is available for 2-door vehicles and 4-door vehicles with instant rotation.

In the Korean pavilion, the company “LBS Tech” will present a wheelchair navigation service using augmented reality technology that will provide information to people with disabilities about the accessibility of commercial stores or public facilities. Users of this service, which has its own algorithm, can obtain route instructions using technology. Augmented reality to explore the best route safely and easily. Siwan Lee, CEO of LPS Tech, said that the route navigation service for people with disabilities works on route data, and he expressed his confidence that his company's first-ever participation in the International Expo for People of Determination will help promote the service in the region.

His compatriot Eric Jo Yun Kim from Dot Corporation, which will display “kiosks available to everyone” at the International Expo 2023 for People of Determination, said that people with disabilities now do not need help from anyone to obtain information, as they are now able to obtain it independently through... This innovation. This technology has been used more widely in crowded facilities such as public health centres, subway stations and airports. The CEO said that the Dot Pad screen is adjustable up and down and will show how one can go when the user selects the desired destination in real time using a tactile map, thus enabling them to feel the way to their destination through their fingertips. It is also useful for blind office workers, as we can display the company's Excel spreadsheets and PDF files on the touch panel in real time. He praised the UAE's initiative in helping people of determination get closer by providing better solutions

Andy Faulkner, CEO of Topland, a leading supplier in the Middle East and North Africa region of products and services to enhance accessibility in places and businesses, said that the company will showcase its latest assistive products and conduct live demonstrations of video doorbells, telephone alert systems, and vibrating fire alarms that aim to help the deaf or disabled. Hearing. The world's first smart wand, called "We Walk," will also be unveiled, in addition to displaying movable beach chairs that can float on water and beach mats to access coastal facilities for people with disabilities who suffer from limited mobility.

The Sunflower Initiative for Hidden Disabilities will also be highlighted, which is a simple volunteer tool launched by Dubai Airports and Emirates Airlines for people with disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, and hearing and visual impairment.

Giscard Bechara, General Manager of Starkey Middle East and Africa, said that the “Evolve” hearing aid based on artificial intelligence, which will be unveiled at the exhibition, can perform up to 55 million personal adjustments every hour, as the “Edge Mode” harnesses... Bringing the power of AI to users' fingertips, allowing patients to access alternative settings for difficult listening environments. People with disabilities increasingly use assistive devices to gain functional abilities that are otherwise difficult to achieve.

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