Digital accessibility by country
Digital accessibility in Bahrain
Bahrain has a general disability law (Law No. 74 of 2006). The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) works on accessible e-services, including testing with blind users. We could not confirm a published national digital accessibility standard.
Last reviewed: November 2026
At a glance
Digital accessibility in Bahrain at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Emerging. Disability law covers access to information, with some initiatives. |
| UN disability convention (CRPD) | Ratified in 2011 |
| Standards | W3C guidelines (National Portal, version not stated) |
| Main bodies | Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA); Ministry of Social Development; Higher Committee for Persons with Disabilities |
The status comes from our Digital Accessibility Adoption Map.
Laws and policies
Main laws and policies
| Law or policy | Year | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Law No. 74 of 2006 on the Care, Rehabilitation and Employment of the Disabled | 2006 | General disability law with no specific digital rules. |
Activity
Current initiatives and activity
- iGA focus groups with blind associations on the National Portal and government apps (2024)
- Workshops on government digital services for teachers of visually impaired learners
- National Portal bahrain.bh with ReadSpeaker
What it means
What this means for your organisation
Bahrain has no binding digital accessibility rule yet, but its disability law covers access to information, and there are active initiatives.
We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA as international best practice. It makes your services usable for everyone and prepares you for future rules.
How we help
How we can help
Accessibility audits
Website and app audits against WCAG 2.2 AA, in Arabic and English.
Arabic PDF remediation
Arabic PDFs made accessible to screen readers, to PDF/UA.
Arabic screen reader testing
Real testing with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and TalkBack.
Training and capacity building
Practical programmes for your teams, with certificates.
Questions
Common questions about digital accessibility in Bahrain
Is digital accessibility required by law in Bahrain?
There is no binding digital accessibility rule yet, but the disability law covers access to information. We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA as best practice.
Which standard should we follow in Bahrain?
Official guidance refers to: W3C guidelines (National Portal, version not stated). We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA because it covers these requirements.
Has Bahrain ratified the UN disability convention (CRPD)?
Ratified in 2011.
How can we get support with digital accessibility in Bahrain?
Our team works in Arabic and English, and most audit, document remediation and training work can be done remotely. Tell us about your websites, apps and documents, and we reply within 1 working day.
Can you make our Arabic PDFs accessible?
Yes. We remediate Arabic and bilingual PDFs to PDF/UA and WCAG 2.2 AA, and your teams can also use our Arabic PDF Remediation Studio.
Sources
Sources
This page is a plain-language summary for information only, not legal advice. Compare with other countries in our guide to digital accessibility laws in the Arab world.
Need help with digital accessibility in Bahrain?
Tell us about your websites, apps and documents. We reply within 1 working day.