Website accessibility law

Website accessibility law in United Arab Emirates

The UAE's Federal Law No. 29 of 2006 on the rights of people of determination bans discrimination in services. The UAE web accessibility policy (WCAG 2.1 AA) applies to federal government websites and apps.

Low exposure for private websites. The web accessibility policy binds federal government sites; private obligations are not settled.

Quick answers

Does website accessibility law apply to my business in United Arab Emirates?
Federal Law No. 29 of 2006 (rights of people of determination) (as amended by Federal Law No. 14 of 2009) applies to: Services to people of determination; the web policy covers federal government sites.
What accessibility standard must a website meet in United Arab Emirates?
WCAG 2.1 AA for government sites (TDRA).
How is website accessibility enforced in United Arab Emirates?
Government authorities.
What are the penalties for an inaccessible website in United Arab Emirates?
Not set for private websites.

The laws

Federal Law No. 29 of 2006 (rights of people of determination)

as amended by Federal Law No. 14 of 2009

Who is covered
Services to people of determination; the web policy covers federal government sites.
Standard
WCAG 2.1 AA for government sites (TDRA).
Enforcement
Government authorities.
What it can cost
Not set for private websites.
Key dates
In force.
Impact on your website
No settled legal requirement for private sites today.

What it means for your website

    How Jralo helps in United Arab Emirates

    • Daily checks against WCAG 2.2 A and AA with axe-core. Automated testing finds many, not all, problems.
    • A dated, independently timestamped record of what was checked and fixed, so you can show what you did and when.
    • Website Mechanic fixes problems in your code and opens a pull request for you to review.
    Start free

    Good to know

    • Check the official Arabic text and the Dubai Universal Design Code for private-sector duties.

    Sources

    1. UAE government portal: people of determination (FAQ)

    General information, checked 9 October 2026. Not legal advice. Laws, guidance and enforcement change; speak to a qualified lawyer about your situation.