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“I have always believed that spaces should empower everyone,” said Dalia.
“Living in the UAE, where over 600,000 people experience vision loss, I felt it was
my responsibility to do something that genuinely improves lives.”

Her project is built around the five senses — touch, sound, smell, sight, and even
temperature, to help people navigate, learn, and connect. It includes accessible
zones for creative workshops, mobility training, and social engagement. But the
real strength lies in how it brings sighted and non-sighted people together.

“One of the biggest challenges was learning what blind individuals truly need
from a space,” said Dalia. “I spoke to them, listened, and let their experiences
shape the design. It was both humbling and inspiring.”

Dalia’s project received special mention during the event for promoting inclusivity
through architecture.

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