Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

In 2011, we began collaborating with the Mada Center (Qatar Assistive Technology Center) to create accessible Arabic-language digital books. To increase utilization of our Arabic collection, Mada offers free Bookshare memberships to qualified individuals in Qatar as well as training and advice on the use of assistive technology.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 16, 2011

For example, all residents with the qualifying disabilities in Australia, Denmark and Qatar, to pick just three examples, now have free access to Bookshare thanks to our joint efforts with local and national disability groups in these countries.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

This has led to advancements that benefit everyone. We hope to work on this thorny challenge further with our partner, the Mada Center, in Qatar, and benefit others throughout the region, such as the members served by our new partner, Emirates Association for the Visually Impaired, in the United Arab Emirates.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 1, 2010

after my first visit to the country of Qatar. The government of Qatar hosted the conference, and underwrote travel and accommodation. My proposal was on ensuring that all of humanity benefits from the incredible knowledge and technology. And, I had promised Abbas to connect him to the Mada Center in Qatar.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2010

Currently, we are working on building clientele in Doha, Qatar as we continue to work with longtime partners the Supreme Education Council and the Supreme Council of Information Communication and Technology. In this vein, Forum One has already has already established a number of new business relationships.

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