Regional Compliance
GCC Regulatory Requirements
Countries across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — which includes the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman — have enacted laws requiring websites to meet accessibility standards. The penalties for non-compliance are significant. AccessiLens ensures your digital platforms meet these regional requirements and helps you avoid financial and reputational risk.
Financial penalties by country
UAE — Cabinet Resolution No. 200 allows for penalties of up to AED 100,000 (approximately USD 27,000) for websites that fail to meet digital inclusion obligations.
Saudi Arabia — The Authority for People with Disabilities (APD) can impose fines of up to SAR 500,000 (approximately USD 133,000). For repeat violations, this amount doubles.
Qatar — Law No. 22 allows penalties of up to QAR 100,000 (approximately USD 27,000) for organisations whose digital platforms exclude users with disabilities.
UAE-specific compliance bodies
In the UAE, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and the Dubai Universal Design Code (DUC) set additional requirements for digital accessibility. AccessiLens provides the tools and documentation to demonstrate compliance with both.