Digital accessibility by country
Digital accessibility in Oman
Oman's e-Accessibility Policy asks government websites and e-services to meet WCAG 2.0. In 2025 the Ministry of Transport, Communications and IT launched a Digital Accessibility Guideline. A new Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2025) replaced the 2008 law.
Last reviewed: November 2026
At a glance
Digital accessibility in Oman 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 2009 |
| Standards | WCAG 2.0 (e-Accessibility Policy); MTCIT Digital Accessibility Guideline (2025) |
| Main bodies | Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT); Ministry of Social Development; Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) |
The status comes from our Digital Accessibility Adoption Map.
Laws and policies
Main laws and policies
| Law or policy | Year | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Law of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Royal Decree No. 92/2025) | 2025 | Replaces the 2008 law. In force since November 2025. |
| Telecommunications Regulatory Act and regulation on services for people with special needs | 2002 | Telecom operators must provide services for persons with disabilities. |
Activity
Current initiatives and activity
- Digital Accessibility Guideline under the Tahawul digital transformation programme (2025)
- Accessible Omanuna government portal
- Awareness programmes for government web teams
What it means
What this means for your organisation
Oman 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 Oman
Is digital accessibility required by law in Oman?
Oman 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 Oman?
Official guidance refers to: WCAG 2.0 (e-Accessibility Policy); MTCIT Digital Accessibility Guideline (2025). We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA because it covers these requirements.
Has Oman ratified the UN disability convention (CRPD)?
Ratified in 2009.
How can we get support with digital accessibility in Oman?
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: Oman launches Digital Accessibility Guideline (2025)
- UN ESCWA: Case study on e-accessibility in Oman
- Royal Decree 92/2025 (decree.om)
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 Oman?
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