ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Committed to an Accessible
Digital News Experience

At The UAE Time, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible, inclusive, and easy to use for everyone, including people with disabilities. We continuously work to improve accessibility by following recognized web accessibility standards and adopting best practices that enhance usability across devices, browsers, and assistive technologies.

  • Inclusive Design
  • WCAG-Inspired Practices
  • Keyboard Navigation
  • Continuous Improvements

Our Commitment

We aim to provide an accessible digital experience by improving readability, navigation, compatibility with assistive technologies, responsive layouts, and overall usability. Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we regularly evaluate opportunities to enhance the experience for all users.

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Last Updated July 2026

1. Our Commitment

The UAE Time is committed to providing an inclusive digital experience that enables everyone, including people with disabilities, to access our journalism, services, and information with confidence. Accessibility is an essential part of our editorial and digital publishing strategy.

We continuously review our website to improve usability, readability, navigation, and compatibility across modern devices and assistive technologies.

2. Accessibility Standards

Our objective is to align our website with internationally recognized accessibility best practices, including the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), wherever reasonably practical within our editorial and technical environment.

3. Accessibility Features

To enhance accessibility, we strive to provide responsive page layouts, logical content structure, readable typography, sufficient color contrast, keyboard-friendly navigation, descriptive headings, meaningful link text, and consistent page design throughout our website.

4. Assistive Technologies

We work to improve compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, keyboard navigation, voice recognition software, and mobile accessibility features supported by modern operating systems and browsers.

5. Continuous Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process rather than a one-time effort. We regularly review our website, identify potential barriers, and implement improvements as technology, accessibility standards, and user expectations evolve.

6. Third-Party Content

Certain embedded content, advertisements, videos, maps, widgets, social media integrations, or external services available through our website may be provided by third parties. While we encourage accessibility across all services, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content beyond our direct control.

7. Accessibility Feedback

We welcome feedback regarding the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, experience difficulty accessing content, or have suggestions for improvement, we encourage you to contact us so that we can review your concerns and continue improving our digital experience.

8. Browser Compatibility

The UAE Time is designed to function across current versions of major desktop and mobile browsers. While older browsers or unsupported technologies may experience limitations, we strive to maintain compatibility with widely used modern web standards.

9. Updates to This Statement

This Accessibility Statement may be updated periodically to reflect improvements, legal developments, technical enhancements, or changes to accessibility standards. Any revisions become effective immediately upon publication together with the updated revision date.

10. Contact Accessibility Team

If you require accessibility assistance, wish to report an accessibility issue, or have questions regarding this Accessibility Statement, please contact The UAE Time through our official Contact Us page. We value your feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility-related inquiries.

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ACCESSIBILITY FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We are committed to making The UAE Time accessible to as many people as possible. Below are answers to common questions about our accessibility practices, website compatibility, assistive technologies, and how you can report accessibility concerns.

What is the purpose of this Accessibility Statement?

This statement explains our commitment to providing an inclusive digital experience and outlines the steps we take to improve accessibility across The UAE Time for all users, including people with disabilities.

Does The UAE Time follow accessibility standards?

We strive to align our website with recognized accessibility best practices, including the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), wherever reasonably practical within our editorial and technical environment.

Can I use the website with assistive technologies?

Yes. We work to improve compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, screen magnifiers, voice recognition software, and modern mobile accessibility features.

Will every third-party service be fully accessible?

Not always. Some embedded videos, maps, advertisements, social media widgets, or external services are provided by third parties. While we encourage accessibility, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of content outside our direct control.

How often is accessibility reviewed?

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly evaluate our website, identify potential usability barriers, and implement improvements as technologies, accessibility standards, and user needs continue to evolve.

How can I report an accessibility issue?

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or have suggestions that could improve accessibility, please contact us through our official Contact Us page. Your feedback helps us create a better experience for all visitors.

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Accessibility Is an Ongoing Commitment

The UAE Time is dedicated to creating a digital news platform that is accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly. We continuously work to improve our website, welcome community feedback, and remain committed to enhancing accessibility as technology and best practices continue to evolve.