We’re thrilled to announce that Deque Systems has been presented with the Excellence in Digital Inclusion award at the 9th Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Summit 2025. This prestigious award recognizes our dedication to creating digital experiences that are accessible and inclusive for everyone, including people with disabilities, and the impact of our work in the banking and financial sector.
Creating inclusive digital experiences
In a region where digital transformation is rapidly reshaping industries, this award reinforces Deque’s role as a leader in digital accessibility. Our innovative tools, expert consulting services, and training empower organizations to proactively address accessibility challenges and create inclusive digital experiences.
For the Middle East’s banking sector, this means increasing access to digital services for millions of users, including those with disabilities. These efforts are not just about compliance—we are helping to create new opportunities and ensuring everyone can participate fully in the digital economy.
The intersection of AI and accessibility
Deque’s Vice President of Sales, APAC, Abin Roy Choudhury, was a featured speaker at the summit. In his session, “The Intersection of AI and Accessibility: A New Era for Digital Banking,” Abin emphasized that accessible banking should be a core value, not an afterthought. He highlighted that banking is a fundamental need for everyone, including People of Determination, and that digital platforms must reflect this by being inclusive by design.
Abin also addressed the common misconception that you can get compliant by using accessibility widgets as a quick fix. He pointed out that while widgets might seem like an easy answer, they often fail to make platforms genuinely accessible. “Widgets can create a false sense of compliance,” he said. “True accessibility requires embedding inclusive practices into the design, development, and testing processes from the ground up. It’s about building systems that work for everyone, not just applying a Band-Aid.”
Abin’s insights resonated deeply with the audience, sparking conversations about the need for a more thoughtful and sustainable approach to digital accessibility in banking.
What’s next?
This recognition inspires us to continue driving positive change. We’re excited to collaborate with more organizations in the Middle East and beyond to build a digital future that includes everyone.
Whether you’re a financial institution, a tech innovator, or simply passionate about accessibility, let’s work together to create a more inclusive digital world.
Here’s to many more achievements ahead!