Maha's mind-controlled prosthetic hand aims to empower people with disabilities through innovation. Photo: Instagram/Starupdubaiofficial
Driven by her desire to one day hear the voice of her brother, who has autism, and to empower people with intellectual disabilities, a student in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was one of the top 10 finalists for the 2024 Chegg Global Student Prize.
The UAE is committed to building a world without discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities – officially called People of Determination (POD) in recognition of their achievements in a variety of fields.
