Orange Egypt Champions Inclusion as Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Innovators Shine at Egypt’s National Robotics Championship
Orange Egypt reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to empowering people with disabilities through its sponsorship of teams of deaf and hard-of-hearing innovators participating in the Egypt Open Robotics Championship (ORCE). The competition witnessed exceptional performances by these teams, who secured several top positions despite competing against more than 100 teams from across the country.
The participating teams captivated audiences and judges with their ability to seamlessly combine sign language, lip-reading, and programming languages to design and build highly efficient robots. Competing under the team names Falcon Eye, Smart Fox, Black OX, and Dragon Fire, the groups earned multiple awards in robot design, programming, and operational performance, reflecting both their technical talent and their determination.
Maha Nagy, Chief Communications Officer at Orange Egypt, expressed the company’s pride in supporting these talented teams, stating:
“Orange Egypt is proud to champion the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, whose remarkable creativity and capability for innovation have been clearly demonstrated on this national stage. The success of these teams is a powerful reminder that talent flourishes when opportunity exists, and it highlights the importance of empowering individuals with the tools and environment they need to unlock their full potential.”
She added:
“We firmly believe that technology is a bridge that expands opportunities for all, without exception. This is why Orange continues to invest in initiatives that promote inclusion and digital empowerment, particularly within technology, programming, and robotics. The achievements celebrated today underscore the important role that deaf and hard-of-hearing innovators can play in Egypt’s digital transformation journey—and their ability to compete and excel at both the local and international levels.”
Orange Egypt’s sponsorship of the teams builds on the company’s extensive efforts to support the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, including the launch of “Shawar,” a dedicated service that offers direct communication through video calls with trained sign-language specialists at selected branches nationwide. The program complements a range of preferential services and digital tools designed to promote accessibility and enhance the customer experience for this community.
Sami Gomaa, Founder of the Asdaa Association for the Advancement of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, praised the ongoing support provided to this group, noting that empowerment programs have opened doors to advanced educational opportunities and full scholarships in robotics, programming, and electronics. Such initiatives, he emphasized, have enabled participants to prove their capabilities and pursue new professional pathways.
The outstanding performance of the competing teams is the result of rigorous training delivered by coaches from within the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, ensuring strong communication, confidence, and role-model leadership. Their collective efforts were reflected in the impressive results achieved during the championship.
Orange Egypt reiterated its commitment to advancing social inclusion, fostering innovation, and empowering underserved communities through access to essential digital tools and services—principles that remain central to the company’s corporate social responsibility strategy and its role as a key contributor to sustainable development in Egypt.