Digital accessibility by country
Digital accessibility in Kuwait
Kuwait's Law No. 8 of 2010 protects the rights of persons with disabilities. The Public Authority for Disability Affairs (PADA) created a National Code for Digital Access in 2018 with UNDP. In 2025 PADA started updating it with the W3C GCC Chapter and CAIT.
Last reviewed: November 2026
At a glance
Digital accessibility in Kuwait at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | National policy or standard. An official policy or standard exists, often based on WCAG. |
| UN disability convention (CRPD) | Ratified in 2013 |
| Standards | National Code for Digital Access (2018, update in progress) |
| Main bodies | Public Authority for Disability Affairs (PADA); Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT); Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) |
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. 8 of 2010 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | 2010 | Main disability rights law. It does not set specific web rules. |
Activity
Current initiatives and activity
- PADA and W3C GCC Chapter agreement to update the digital access framework (2025)
- UNDP-supported national web accessibility guidelines (2018)
- Accessible ministry e-services with sign language and Braille support (2026)
What it means
What this means for your organisation
Kuwait has an official policy or standard for digital accessibility, usually applied to government entities. Government bodies increasingly expect their suppliers and partners to meet the same standard.
We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA. It is the latest version and covers the requirements of earlier versions.
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 Kuwait
Is digital accessibility required by law in Kuwait?
Kuwait has an official digital accessibility policy or standard, usually applied to government entities. See the laws and policies table above.
Which standard should we follow in Kuwait?
Official guidance refers to: National Code for Digital Access (2018, update in progress). We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA because it covers these requirements.
Has Kuwait ratified the UN disability convention (CRPD)?
Ratified in 2013.
How can we get support with digital accessibility in Kuwait?
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
- MEA Tech Watch: Kuwait updates digital access framework (2025)
- Madhyamam: Kuwait launches accessible digital services for people with disabilities
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 Kuwait?
Tell us about your websites, apps and documents. We reply within 1 working day.