Digital accessibility by country
Digital accessibility in Egypt
Egypt's disability law (Law 10 of 2018) gives people a right to access information and communication technology. No binding web accessibility standard has been published yet. The ICT ministry and its National Academy (NAID) lead a presidential initiative to make government websites accessible.
Last reviewed: November 2026
At a glance
Digital accessibility in Egypt at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Emerging. Disability law covers access to information, with some initiatives. |
| UN disability convention (CRPD) | Ratified in 2008 |
| Standards | No official standard published yet |
| Main bodies | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT); National Academy of Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities (NAID); National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) |
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. 10 of 2018 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | 2018 | Covers access to ICT, the internet and e-services. The state must ensure access to information and communication. |
| Executive Regulations of Law No. 10 of 2018 | 2019 | Rules that put the law into practice. |
Activity
Current initiatives and activity
- Presidential initiative to make government websites accessible, run by NAID (2026)
- MCIT added accessibility tools to its website (August 2026)
- MCIT and Japan's ATDO agreement on a digital inclusion strategy and an assistive technology centre
What it means
What this means for your organisation
Egypt 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 Egypt
Is digital accessibility required by law in Egypt?
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 Egypt?
No official standard has been published yet. WCAG 2.2 AA is the international best practice and the basis of most national rules.
Has Egypt ratified the UN disability convention (CRPD)?
Ratified in 2008.
How can we get support with digital accessibility in Egypt?
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
- Law No. 10 of 2018 for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (English text, NCW)
- Al-Ahram: MCIT launches accessibility tools on its official website
- Mada ICT Accessibility Policy database: Egypt
- Digital Watch: Egypt to develop a strategy for digital inclusion
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 Egypt?
Tell us about your websites, apps and documents. We reply within 1 working day.