In brief
Guarantees the rights of persons with disabilities in education, work, health, access and services, sets out social and economic support, and the violations, penalties and review committees.
Summary of the law
Key rules, rights and obligations
- Direct or indirect discrimination because of disability violates the law.
- Public and private bodies must enable persons with disabilities to exercise their rights, including access to buildings and services.
Violations, penalties and common problems
- Refusing to hire or serve someone because of a disability.
- Inaccessible premises, facilities and parking.
- In the private sector, the Labour Law requires employers of 25 or more to employ at least 4% qualified persons with disabilities where the work allows (Labour Law, Article 28).
Procedures and key deadlines
- The official file uses a font whose text cannot be extracted reliably, so its text is not reproduced here. See the penalty articles in the official file on the Ministry's website.
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Principles and core rights
- Services and social and economic support
- No discrimination on grounds of disability
- Violations, penalties and committees
Timeline
- Issued: Published 28/6/1446H
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Official text at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
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