Al Nattiq

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About Nattiq

Founded in 2002, Nattiq Technologies realized the core problem of blind people in the Middle East. The loss of their privacy and independence in accessing computer and communication technologies contributed to their isolation. Since day one, Nattiq worked around the clock to enhance their privacy and independence by using data and communication systems without having to learn a foreign language.

Forging strategic alliances with industry leaders, Nattiq was able to offer blind users in the Middle East up-to-date powerful tools helping them have complete access to standard computers and telecommunication devices. Hal computer screen reader and Talks mobile phone screen reader are the leading adaptive technology software in the Middle East. Thanks to partnerships between Nattiq Technologies and industry leaders like Dolphin Computer Access and Nuance. Nattiq continues to handpick partners who understand what it takes to potentially serve over 6 million blind users in its market. Nattiq successfully implemented projects in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Tunisia in addition to individual users throughout the region, consisting of 22 countries, who continue to rely on Nattiq for all their adaptive technology needs. Observers indeed confirm that Nattiq’s entry into the Middle East resulted in creating a thriving adaptive technology industry.

Customers in the Middle East want to do business with Nattiq because it proved itself as a company with a long-term vision crafting strategies which put blind users at the forefront raising awareness about how technology improves the quality of life for them. Starting form the beginning of 2006, Nattiq technically helped blind recruits throughout the region maintain employment in prestigious organizations demonstrating that when given the opportunity they excel in a magnificent way.

Nattiq continues to pursue its long-term goal of helping the largest number possible of blind and visually impaired people gain privacy and independence in using computer and communication technologies.

Brief History

Nattiq was Founded in the State of Colorado in 2001. Auda Hazeem, an Arab-American who successfully founded and managedAltura Computer Systems for over 10 years, made a homecoming to the Middle East with the daring launch of Nattiq Technologies in a competitive environment where blind users don’t receive formal government help. Combining the values of both cultures, Auda succeeded in founding an organization which combines the best values of East and West. Customers responded quite positively. Nattiq is the most trusted organization in the industry as a result.

Auda and Nattiq are blessed with a competent team which is motivated by the search for excellence and the love to help the blind. Nattiq’s environment is informal and promotes interdependence among team members . Nattiq also relies on a group of champions throughout the region. Champions are advanced Nattiq users whom Nattiq invested on for several years. Champions help Nattiq offer its solutions direct eliminating overhead required by branch offices and passing the savings to customers.

Mission

Nattiq’s mission is to help blind and visually impaired people gain all levels of privacy and independence in using computer and communication technologies.