The ‘XX World’s Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf 2027’ will bring together 2,000+ Deaf participants and advocates from around the world, highlighting the UAE’s expanding role as a global hub for the promotion of sign language rights

The logo, selected from a global design competition that attracted 41 entries from 14 countries, was created by a Deaf Jordanian artist and beautifully blends Deaf culture with Emirati heritage

Abu Dhabi, UAE — 14 August 2025: In a landmark moment for the Middle East and the global Deaf communities, Abu Dhabi has unveiled the official logo for the ‘XX World’s Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf 2027’, marking the beginning of preparations for this prestigious event to be held in the Arab region for the first time. The logo — revealed at the conclusion of the 5th World Federation of the Deaf(WFD) Conference in Nairobi, Kenya — celebrates a remarkable regional victory, with the winning design created by Husam Mohammad Elfara, a Deaf designer from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.