Qatar to Launch World-First Sign Language Project

On September 23, the International Day of Sign Languages, Minister of Social Development and Family H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad unveiled the "Jumla Sign Language" project for hearing-impaired persons.

The Jumla Sign Language project is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to improve the lives of people who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing them with greater access to information and communication technology.

The project is the first of its kind in the world and was developed by Mada - Qatar Assistive Technology Center, a division of the Ministry of Social Development and Family.

The Minister of Social Development and Family announced the Jumla Sign Language project in a video message posted on X platform.

بمناسبة #اليوم_العالمي_للغات_الإشارة
أحيي جميع الأشخاص الصُم في #قطر

وأود أن أؤكد إيماننا بأنّ الإعاقة هي إعاقة الإرادة، ولأن العزم يسهل كل التحديات، فيسرني أن أعلن عن مشروع "جملة للغة الإشارة" الأول من نوعه في العالم، والذي طوره مركز مدى التابع لوزارة التنمية الاجتماعية والأسرة pic.twitter.com/07JPICiq3u

— مريم بنت علي المسند (@MANAlMisned) September 23, 2023

The Minister of Social Development and Family delivered a powerful message on International Sign Languages Day, emphasizing the importance of sign language for inclusion and cultural diversity. She also announced the launch of the Jumla Sign Language project, a groundbreaking initiative that will improve access to information and communication technology for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.