His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, affirmed that the UAE has achieved exceptional accomplishments in its laws, insurance policies, and packages to empower and combine Individuals of Dedication into society, offering them with equal alternatives within the society.
His Highness inaugurated the sixth version of AccessAbilities Expo, the most important occasion for Individuals of Dedication within the Center East, South Asia and Africa, in the present day opened at Dubai World Commerce Centre with a name for concerted social inclusion coverage and introduction of extra modern assisted applied sciences for rehabilitative merchandise to empower Individuals of Dedication and allow them to guide a satisfying life independently.
His Highness acknowledged that the AccessAbilities Expo 2024 displays the federal government’s dedication to enabling Individuals of Dedication and creating extra alternatives for them to dwell independently and enhance their high quality of life.
He highlighted the important thing position performed by the personal sector on this space, contributing to creating the UAE the most effective world societies for this phase, which at the moment includes 1.3 billion folks worldwide.
He added: “We’re happy to host this distinctive occasion within the Center East, which serves greater than 50 million Individuals of Dedication residing within the area, providing them the chance to find out about the very best assistive applied sciences and rehabilitation practices.”
“The broad participation on this 12 months’s version offers a chance for connection between the neighborhood of Individuals of Dedication and worldwide exhibitors, benefiting each events and enhancing Dubai and the UAE’s status as a world hub for assistive applied sciences and the alternate of concepts to construct a greater future for thousands and thousands of Individuals of Dedication and their households globally.”
Greater than 250 exhibitors, world manufacturers, and rehabilitation facilities from over 50 international locations are taking part within the expo, which is organized by Nadd Al Shiba PR & Exhibitions from October 7-9, 2024, at Halls 6-7-8 of the Dubai World Commerce Centre.
Inclusion is A part of UAE’s Tradition
Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of Worldwide Cooperation, and CEO of Expo Metropolis Dubai Authority, stated: “Inclusion and empowerment are integral to the tradition of the UAE and important for any vibrant, various and profitable society. Expo 2020 Dubai set new benchmarks for accessibility and Expo Metropolis Dubai is dedicated to additional progress, looking for out new applied sciences and modern options that improve equality of entry for folks of willpower. Working collaboratively with accessibility pioneers from the worldwide neighborhood is the best way ahead, and we’re proud to be companions of the 2024 AccessAbilities Expo.”
DEWA’s Story of Institutional Success
His Excellency Saeed Al Tayer, CEO and Managing Director of Dubai Electrical energy and Water Authority (DEWA), stated: “As a socially accountable group and the very best good friend of Individuals of Dedication beneath the Dubai Authorities Excellence Program, DEWA seeks to current a pioneering and modern institutional success story within the subject of integrating and empowering Individuals of Dedication. We goal to encourage and encourage different taking part entities and guests to the expo, along with showcasing DEWA’s digital providers, that are equally accessible to Individuals of Dedication and the remainder of society.”
Efforts to Improve Safety and Logistics Companies for Individuals of Dedication
His Excellency Main Normal Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, stated: “Dubai Police is making diligent efforts to develop safety and logistics providers to satisfy the wants of Individuals of Dedication. These efforts replicate our deep dedication to them, supporting the nationwide coverage for empowering Individuals of Dedication, Dubai’s High quality of Life
Technique 2033, and the technique to make Dubai a totally pleasant metropolis for Individuals of Dedication by the ‘My Neighborhood… A Metropolis for Everybody’ initiative.”
He added: “We imagine that integrating efforts between all authorities and personal establishments is one of the simplest ways to attain superior ranges that improve the standard of life for Individuals of Dedication. Subsequently, Dubai Police, in collaboration with companions, is working to develop providers which might be extra tailor-made to the wants of Individuals of Dedication from varied disabilities. We’re eager to supply modern options that promote our targets of integration, empowerment, and common accessibility. Our participation within the AccessAbilities Expo 2024 is a crucial alternative to lift consciousness of our providers and discover the newest technical and technological options supporting this neighborhood, along with strengthening partnerships to attain extra targets and future visions.”
Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director Normal of the Neighborhood Growth Authority in Dubai, stated: “Coinciding with the Expo, the Authority is launching the ‘Psychological Well being Enhancement Initiative for Individuals of Dedication and Their Households,’ which aligns with World Psychological Well being Day, and the ‘Pioneers of Dedication Store Platform’ to help folks of willpower within the fields of entrepreneurship and creativity. This displays the Authority’s dedication to enhancing their alternatives and empowering them economically and socially.”
She emphasised that by its participation within the Expo, the Authority has targeted on presenting a broader and extra complete idea for supporting folks of willpower.
“This was achieved by launching specialised initiatives and organizing dialogue classes that tackle key points in regards to the challenges confronted by folks of willpower and their households, equivalent to psychological well being, integrating aged folks of willpower, and empowering ladies with disabilities.
“By sponsoring the classes on the Information Hub, we goal to supply a dynamic platform for in-depth discussions between specialists and neighborhood members. The aim is to lift public consciousness concerning the significance of supporting and empowering folks of willpower, whereas highlighting probably the most distinguished experiences and modern options to probably the most urgent challenges.”
His Excellency Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Company for Tourism and Commerce Advertising and marketing (DCTCM), stated: “Dubai continues to ship on its dedication to enhancing the standard of life for Individuals of Dedication, pushed by the visionary management of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offering an inclusive and seamless expertise for all residents and guests, and additional cementing its standing because the world’s greatest metropolis to go to, dwell and work in.
“The AccessAbilities Expo is a chance to display the progress Dubai has made in turning into extra accessible, and in addition offers a platform for the sector to additional develop not simply right here and within the UAE, but in addition the broader area. Collaborative efforts help us in prioritising the welfare of Individuals of Dedication and furthering the town’s place as a world chief, and we’re dedicated to working with all our companions and stakeholders to construct on accessibility and excessive ranges of service throughout the town that may be skilled by all.”
Dubai Responsibility-Free: Dedicated to Empowering Individuals of Dedication
Ramesh Sidambi, CEO of Dubai Responsibility-Free, stated: “In step with the imaginative and prescient of our sensible authorities to rework Dubai and the UAE right into a nation that’s pleasant to folks of willpower, Dubai Responsibility Free is happy to help the sixth version of the AccessAbilities Expo as a Gold Sponsor. By our personal Dubai Responsibility Free Basis, we’re dedicated to empowering folks of willpower and have been supporting quite a lot of organisations that champion inclusive initiatives that assist them combine into society and improve their position in the neighborhood. Constructing on the success of the previous 4 editions, we stay up for working with AccessAbilities Expo on the Important alternatives this occasion will convey to the lives of Individuals of Dedication.”
Mr Ghassan Suleiman, CEO of Nadd Al Shiba PR & Occasions Administration, stated: “The expo has solidified its place on the worldwide exhibition map specializing within the care and empowerment of Individuals of Dedication, due to the curiosity of each authorities and personal sectors within the UAE and the area, and their mixed efforts to share minds, concepts, and initiatives, and improve mutual cooperation to construct a sustainable future that meets the aspirations of Individuals of Dedication.”
Suleiman added: “By the expo, we goal to align with the UAE’s sensible authorities’s efforts to make the UAE the very best friendliest society on this planet for Individuals of Dedication, enhance their high quality of life, and assist them transfer and dwell extra independently, due to vital developments in assistive applied sciences, distant rehabilitation, pleasant infrastructure, and different providers.”
Mr Praveen Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Alimco, stated: “As we collect on the AccessAbilities Expo 2024, I take immense delight in reflecting on Alimco’s unwavering dedication to empowering Individuals of Dedication. Guided by the timeless ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the idea that your entire world is one household — Alimco is pushed by a real want to the touch lives, not solely inside our borders however throughout the globe Stands as Asia’s largest producer of assistive gadgets and is fostering to increasing our attain and help, not simply in India, however globally.”
He added: “Aligned with the federal government’s imaginative and prescient of ‘Native to World’ initiative and make India a world hub in manufacturing Alimco, with its state-of-the-art amenities, is ready to cater to worldwide markets. Our mission is to make sure that people of all skills have entry to the required instruments to guide fulfilling lives. Our cutting-edge options, from mobility aids to hi-end prosthesis, are thoughtfully designed to foster independence and uphold the dignity of each particular person.”
Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, stated: “As a part of our wide-ranging CSR efforts, we’re delighted to now additionally sponsor the AccessAbilities Expo for Individuals with Disabilities. We see this occasion driving actual impression — the modern options which might be offered result in higher inclusion for these in want, by which this gathering performs a pivotal, proactive position within the progress and growth of the UAE. This partnership underscores our unwavering dedication to supporting the federal government’s imaginative and prescient of empowering and absolutely integrating folks of willpower into society. We’ll proceed to help such noble causes and initiatives for years to return.”
Equal Alternatives for Success
Adel Al Raees, Head of Company Communication & Protocol at du, stated: “At du, we place immense worth on neighborhood and inclusivity. Our help for the AccessAbilities Expo underlines our dedication to creating an inclusive surroundings the place innovation and collaboration can thrive, breaking down boundaries for Individuals of Dedication and showcasing how know-how can function a bridge to a world the place everybody has equal alternatives to succeed and be comfortable.”
Adel Mardini, CEO and President of Jetex, stated: “Jetex is honored to take part within the Worldwide Expo for Individuals of Dedication 2024, reflecting its dedication to enhancing accessibility for Individuals of Dedication. The corporate’s amenities are designed to supply quick access and luxury, that includes a single-floor design and ground-floor areas to eradicate obstacles like stairs and elevators, guaranteeing a seamless expertise from entry to departure. Jetex offers private help by a devoted and well-trained group to satisfy the particular wants of its various prospects, guaranteeing a welcoming surroundings for all.”
Habib Wehbi, Chairman and Group CEO at W Group Holding (Hypermedia & DXTA Know-how) stated: “We’re proud to take part as a strategic media associate in AccessAbilities, an occasion that aligns with our dedication to inclusivity and empowerment. This esteemed expo embodies the UAE’s visionary management in making our nation the very best place to dwell by empowering folks of willpower. Our participation underscores our dedication to supporting people with disabilities, enabling them to change into productive members of society, and contributing to the UAE’s exceptional growth journey.
AccessAbilities Expo bridges gaps by fostering collaboration amongst communities, authorities our bodies, and the world’s main incapacity specialists and suppliers. I lengthen heartfelt congratulations to the organizers for creating a major occasion that unites various stakeholders, conjures up change, and promotes a extra inclusive society.
At Hypermedia, we take delight in being a part of W Group Holding, which emphasizes philanthropy and social impression. Our initiatives, pushed by compassion, empathy, and neighborhood, goal to create significant change by academic empowerment, environmental sustainability, well being and wellness, strategic partnerships, and neighborhood outreach. Collectively, we’re devoted to creating an enduring, constructive impression on society.”
The annual occasion is held within the context of World Well being Group (WHO) stated that over 2.5 billion folks worldwide at the moment want a number of assistive merchandise, and the variety of folks needing assistive know-how is predicted to succeed in 3.5 billion by 2050. Nonetheless, in lots of international locations, most individuals who want this know-how shouldn’t have entry to it. Assistive merchandise assist preserve or enhance people’ features associated to cognition, communication, listening to, mobility, self-care, and imaginative and prescient, enabling their well being, well-being, integration, and participation in society.
In response to present estimates, greater than 4,000 assistive applied sciences have been designed for folks with disabilities and the aged, starting from wheelchairs to a big selection of high-tech instruments. Right this moment, many corporations are shifting their focus to analysis and growth in assistive applied sciences. The worldwide assistive know-how marketplace for folks with disabilities and the aged is predicted to succeed in roughly $50 billion by 2030, in keeping with Subsequent Transfer Technique Consulting.
The UN Financial and Social Fee for Asia and the Pacific estimates that about 350 million ladies and women with disabilities dwell within the Asia-Pacific area, making up greater than half of the area’s whole inhabitants with disabilities. In response to the Asian Growth Financial institution, the best prevalence charge of youngsters with disabilities (13.6%) is in South Asia, whereas the bottom charge (8.9%) is in Europe and Central Asia.
AccessAbilities Expo is sponsored and supported by DEWA, Dubai Police, Responsibility Responsibility-Free, Du, Jetex, Hypermedia and Alimco.
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