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Policies in the UAE & Middle East


Explore key policies and frameworks in the UAE and the Middle East that promote the rights, inclusion, and wellbeing of people with disabilities.

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saudipedia 

October, 2025

Guideline for Mental Health of Children & Adolescents in Primary Care Settings

United Arab Emirates

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi

October, 2025

Standard of Care for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

United Arab Emirates

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi

October, 2025

Education for People of Determination

United Arab Emirates

Government of United Arab Emriates 

August, 2025

Applied Behavioral Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines

United Arab Emirates

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi

November, 2024

Saudi Autism Clinical Practice Guideline

Saudi Arabia

Shuliweeh Alenezi and Yasser Amer

November, 2024

Standard for Specialized Mental Healthcare Services

United Arab Emirates

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi

August, 2024

Inclusive Education Policy

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge

October, 2023

Regulations for Special Education Programs & Institutes

Saudi Arabia

  

September, 2021

The National Policy for Individuals with Autism Disorder

United Arab Emirates

Government of United Arab Emriates 

April, 2021

Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of ADHD in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saudi ADHD Society

2020

The National Policy for Empowering People of Determination

United Arab Emirates

Government of United Arab Emriates 

May, 2017

Protocols for the Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Across the Life Span

Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Health

People with Disabilities

Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Education

February, 2025

Inclusive Education for Every Child

United Arab Emirates

The Department of Education and Knowledge

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