PROJECT UPDATE
QATAR
QATAR
Qatar Assistive Technology Center (Mada), in line with its mission to support community initiatives
and help create an accessible, inclusive society, officially launched its innovation program. The Mada
Innovation Program is designed to facilitate private sector innovation, entrepreneurship and promotion
of international best practices within the field of assistive technology (AT) and accessibility in Qatar
through a combination of grant programs.
The program will provide a mechanism and bring relevant innovative assistive technology products
and services to the local market, while simultaneously supporting potential local and international
innovators interested in developing assistive technology solutions for the Arab market.
UAE
UAE
ADCB has announced the opening of its first uBank - a digital banking centre. uBank at Yas Mall Level
1, Abu Dhabi, which delivers a transition from conventional banking channels to a paperless digital
experience using biometric authentication, a digital signature system and video assistance from a Virtual
Relationship Officer. At uBank new customers may open a bank account and receive a debit card, credit
card and cheque leaves instantly on the spot. In addition, uBank can also service several requirements for
existing ADCB customers including emergency replacement of credit or debit cards.
With two more uBank centres planned to launch this year at Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi and City Walk, Dubai,
the innovations at uBank will have a tangible impact on making ADCB’s customers lives easier by enabling
instant fulfillment of several common banking transactions and service requirements.
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