Why accessibility matters: numbers and facts

The numbers speak: • About one billion people — roughly 15% of the world's population — live with some form of disability. • Nearly 80% of people with disabilities live in developing countries. • More than 90% of Arabic websites and services still lack accessibility features. What does this mean for your site? 1. More users — you reach a large segment of people with disabilities and seniors who were effectively excluded. 2. Better experience for everyone — accessibility features (better contrast, clearer navigation, easier reading) raise quality for all users. 3. Standards compliance — WCAG conformance is an increasingly common regulatory requirement for government bodies and vital sectors in the region. An accessible web is not a technical luxury — it is a user right, and a real growth opportunity for your site.