Hemam Educational Services

What Hemam Educational Services does

Hemam Educational Services (همم للخدمات التعليمية) is a UAE-based private company headquartered in Abu Dhabi that designs, manufactures, and distributes assistive technology products for people of determination (people with disabilities), with a primary focus on the blind and visually impaired. The company is a spin-off from Mada Group (مجموعة مودة), which was established in 2003, and is operationally aligned with the UAE Vision 2021 and 2030 inclusion mandates. Hemam operates two offices in the UAE (Abu Dhabi ADCP Towers and Dubai Metropolis Tower) and maintains representative offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

The company's core technology is the proprietary Basira Speaking Technology (تقنية بصيرة الناطقة), which replaces traditional multi-volume Braille printing with an electronic indexing system that pairs tactile Braille headings to audio files accessed via a digital speaking pen. This architecture underpins a five-product portfolio: the flagship Basira Speaking Quran (Mushaf Al-Basira), the Basira Educational Package (curriculum content for blind students), the Basira Cultural Package (digitized library of books, research, and magazines), the 50Cane smart cane (a ~120g electronic mobility device with obstacle detection up to 2.8 meters, vibration/audio alerts, night lighting, and water resistance), and the Hemam School Kit (Braille writing slate, 100 arithmetic cubes, and Braille paper). The Basira technology was developed in partnership with a Malaysian technology firm.

Hemam's revenue model combines hardware product sales (assistive devices, school kits, and Basira units) with educational services and consulting for organizations working in the disability sector. Distribution is heavily weighted toward institutional and government procurement channels — including waqf (endowment) organizations, religious authorities, and disability-focused government bodies across the UAE, Kuwait, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Morocco — complemented by direct-to-consumer online sales through hemamedu.ae and 50cane.ae, and event-driven awareness through exhibitions such as the International Abilities Expo. The Basira Speaking Quran has been distributed to more than 36,000 blind and visually impaired beneficiaries across 13 countries, with notable deployments including a 4,000-unit distribution to blind Moroccans in 2021 in partnership with the Mohammed VI Foundation.

Name

Hemam Educational Services

Legal name

شركة همم للخدمات التعليمية (Hemam Educational Services)

Website

https://hemamedu.ae

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hemam Educational Services is a UAE-based assistive technology company that develops Braille-audio devices, smart canes, and educational kits for blind and visually impaired individuals, distributed via government, waqf, and NGO partners across the UAE, MENA, and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology for Disability

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) & Accessible Learning Tools (EDALAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology-Enabled Instructional Content (AAC, Switch, Eye-Gaze Compatible) (EDAGAMAC), Accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & Inclusive Content Services (EDAGAKAJ), Note-Taking, Interpreting & Communication Access Services (EDALAGAD)

Keywords

• Assistive technology devices
• Braille education tools
• Quran accessibility products
• Smart mobility cane
• Disability inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware product sales: Sale of assistive technology devices including the 50cane smart cane, Braille school kits, and Basira speaking device units. Products are sold to individuals, schools, associations, and government entities serving people of determination.
2. Educational services and consulting: Consulting services for individuals and associations working in the disability sector to develop and improve their performance and product quality. Training programs for caregivers, educators, and people of determination themselves.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hemam Educational Services designs, manufactures, and distributes assistive technology products and educational services for people of determination (individuals with disabilities), particularly the blind, visually impaired, deaf, and mute. Its product line includes the Basira Speaking Quran (a Braille-to-audio electronic device), Basira Cultural and Educational content packages, the 50Cane smart mobility cane, and the Hemam School Kit. The company also provides consulting and training programs for organizations serving people with disabilities.

Product overview

Hemam Educational Services operates a multi-product portfolio serving people of determination (individuals with visual, hearing, and speech disabilities) in the UAE and internationally. The flagship product is the Basira Speaking Quran (مصحف البصيرة الناطق), an electronic device combining Braille tactile Quran pages with synchronized audio — supported by two companion content libraries: the Basira Cultural Bag (electronic cultural library with books, research, and magazines) and the Basira Educational Bag (curriculum content for blind students). Physical assistive devices include the Smart Cane 50 (electronic smart cane with obstacle detection) and the Hemam School Bag (Braille learning tools). The five products form a layered ecosystem spanning religious accessibility, cultural inclusion, academic support, mobility, and tactile learning tools, unified by a mission aligned with UAE Vision 2021 and 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• بصيرة (Basira): A technology brand encompassing the Basira Speaking Quran, Basira Cultural Package, and Basira Educational Package for the blind and visually impaired. Uses tactile Braille linked to audio files via a talking pen.
• 50Cane (العصا الذكية)
• حقيبة همم المدرسية (Hemam School Kit)

Products and services

• Basira Speaking Quran (مصحف البصيرة الناطق) Electronic Quran reader combining Braille tactile embossing with synchronized audio playback via the proprietary Basira Speaking Pen, enabling blind and visually impaired individuals to read and listen to the Holy Quran independently. Distributed in 13 countries to over 36,000 beneficiaries and officially approved by religious authorities in the UAE, Kuwait, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Morocco.
• Basira Cultural Bag (حقيبة بصيرة الثقافية) Electronic cultural library containing thousands of digitized books, research publications, and magazines accessible to people of determination. Features easy search, content selection, audio playback, and stop functions via the Basira speaking pen system, enabling blind users to build personal digital libraries.
• Basira Educational Bag (حقيبة بصيرة التعليمية) Educational toolkit providing curriculum-aligned content designed specifically for blind and visually impaired students, enabling independent study, lesson review, and classroom participation on equal footing with sighted peers. Uses the Basira Speaking Pen platform for audio navigation of educational material.
• 50Cane Smart Cane (العصا الذكية 50) Electronic smart cane for visually impaired users weighing approximately 120 grams. Used in conjunction with a standard white cane, it provides obstacle detection up to 2.8 meters via audio and vibration alerts, telescopic easy-open/close shaft, night lighting, and water resistance. Detects obstacles from ground level to head height.
• Hemam School Kit (حقيبة همم المدرسية) School kit for blind and visually impaired students containing a plastic Braille writing board with stylus, 100 mathematical cubes for teaching arithmetic, and Braille writing papers. Consolidates essential learning tools into one affordable package to support independent study and classroom participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 36,000 blind and visually impaired individuals have received the Basira Speaking Quran across 13 countries.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Malaysian Technology Partner (for Basira Speaking Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationHemam partnered with a Malaysian company to develop the Basira Speaking Technology — the core proprietary system combining Braille indexing with audio playback via a digital pen. This partnership is the technological foundation of Hemam's flagship product line.
• Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (UAE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner within the UAE supporting Hemam's mission to serve people of determination. The organization is a major government body dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of people of determination in Abu Dhabi.
• General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments (UAE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe authority has approved and endorsed the Basira Speaking Quran for distribution to the blind and visually impaired community in the UAE, providing official religious and institutional endorsement.
• Sharjah Endowments Directorate (دائرة الأوقاف – الشارقة)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnership in distributing the Basira Speaking Quran within the UAE and internationally to Morocco, supporting Hemam's outreach initiatives and humanitarian mission.
• Mohammed VI Foundation for Quran Distribution (Morocco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for distributing the Basira Speaking Quran to blind and visually impaired Moroccans. Supported major distribution events in Morocco in 2021.
• Morocco Ministry of National EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry in Morocco that partnered with Hemam for distribution of electronic Quran copies to blind beneficiaries as part of educational inclusion initiatives.
• Dar Al-Bar Association (جمعية دار البر)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAE-based charitable association supporting the distribution of assistive technology and Quran materials to people of determination.
• Mawadda Group (مجموعة مودة)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHemam is a spin-off from Mawadda Group, which was established in 2003. Mawadda Group is the parent organization from which Hemam emerged, rooted in humanitarian bonds and a mission to improve daily lives of people with disabilities.
• King Salman Center for Disability Research (مركز الملك سلمان لأبحاث الإعاقة)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentioned as a participant in the International Expo for People of Determination 2018, representing potential collaborative interest in Hemam's products and services.
• Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (Morocco)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoroccan government ministry engaged with Hemam's distribution initiatives in Morocco, particularly the 2021 Quran distribution events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• OrCam Technologies: Israel-based company producing AI-powered wearable assistive devices (OrCam MyEye) that read text and recognize faces for blind and visually impaired users. Comparable as an emerging assistive-tech player targeting the same end-user needs via novel hardware, though focused on computer vision rather than Braille.

Direct peers

• HumanWare: Canadian assistive technology company producing BrailleNote, Victor Reader, and other devices for blind and visually impaired users. Directly comparable product category (Braille/electronic reading devices for the blind) and similar institutional/government distribution model.
• American Printing House for the Blind (APH): U.S. nonprofit producing educational materials, Braille textbooks, and assistive learning tools for blind students. Comparable role as a producer of curriculum-aligned Braille and educational content for visually impaired learners, including bundled school kits.
• Dolphin Computer Access: UK-based assistive technology company producing screen readers, magnification, and accessibility software for blind and low-vision users. Comparable as a producer of accessibility tools serving the same end-user population via institutional channels.
• WeWALK: Turkey-based smart cane company with smartphone-integrated obstacle detection and navigation for visually impaired users. Most direct head-to-head competitor in the electronic smart cane category Hemam targets with its 50Cane device.
• ViewPlus Technologies: U.S. manufacturer of Braille embossers and tactile graphics printers serving educational and research institutions. Directly comparable in the Braille production equipment and accessible-content technology stack that supports blind-user content ecosystems.

Regional players

• Tawasol (اتصالات): UAE-based sign language interpretation and accessibility services provider serving deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Comparable as a UAE-headquartered assistive-technology and accessibility-services company serving people of determination via government and institutional channels.
• Mada Center Qatar: Qatar-based assistive technology center that procures, evaluates, and distributes accessibility solutions for people with disabilities across the Arab world. Comparable as a MENA-region institutional channel and ecosystem player, though operating as a nonprofit enabler rather than product company.

Broad incumbents

• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB): UK charity providing products, services, and advocacy for blind people, including a large product catalog and partnerships with assistive-tech suppliers. Comparable as a major institutional player distributing accessibility products through government and charitable channels.
• Perkins School for the Blind: Historic U.S. institution producing educational programs, materials, and tools for blind students globally. Comparable in mission and product scope (educational content + assistive tools for blind learners) though operating as a school and nonprofit rather than commercial product company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/hemamedu

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