Digital accessibility by country
Digital accessibility in Qatar
Qatar's new Law No. 22 of 2025 on Persons with Disabilities requires digital accessibility, including accessible online services, for public and private entities. It builds on the National e-Accessibility Policy (2011, updated 2020). Mada Assistive Technology Center supports the policy and is a regional leader.
Last reviewed: November 2026
At a glance
Digital accessibility in Qatar at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal requirement. A binding law or regulation requires digital accessibility. |
| UN disability convention (CRPD) | Ratified in 2008 |
| Standards | WCAG 2.0 (government web framework); WCAG 2.1 (promoted by Mada) |
| Main bodies | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT); Mada Assistive Technology Center; Ministry of Social Development and Family |
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. (22) of 2025 on Persons with Disabilities | 2025 | Replaces Law No. 2 of 2004. Requires physical and digital accessibility, including online services. Executive regulations are pending. |
| Qatar National e-Accessibility Policy | 2011 | Covers websites, apps, kiosks, telecom and digital content. Updated in 2020 with accessible procurement rules. |
Activity
Current initiatives and activity
- Mada website accreditation and web monitoring
- Nafath accessibility journal and Mada Academy
- Ranked 1st in the DARE Index 2020
- Mada innovation and coding programmes
What it means
What this means for your organisation
Qatar has a legal requirement for digital accessibility. If your organisation offers digital services in Qatar, you should make sure your websites, apps and documents are accessible to people with disabilities.
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 Qatar
Is digital accessibility required by law in Qatar?
Yes. Qatar has a binding law that covers digital accessibility, including the Law No. (22) of 2025 on Persons with Disabilities (2025).
Which standard should we follow in Qatar?
Official guidance refers to: WCAG 2.0 (government web framework); WCAG 2.1 (promoted by Mada). We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA because it covers these requirements.
Has Qatar ratified the UN disability convention (CRPD)?
Ratified in 2008.
How can we get support with digital accessibility in Qatar?
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
- MSDF: His Highness the Amir issues Law No. (22) of 2025 on Persons with Disabilities
- Crowell: Qatar enacts Law No. (22) of 2025 on Persons with Disabilities
- Nafath: Digital Accessibility Policy Landscape in the State of Qatar
- Mada: Policy advocacy
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 Qatar?
Tell us about your websites, apps and documents. We reply within 1 working day.