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Prince Murad discusses disability code delays
The article focused on the efforts of the Higher Council for Persons with Disabilities' rights to improve the implementation of the Building Requirements Code for persons with disabilities, which was adopted in 2018. It clarified that the main challenge does not lie in the regulations themselves but in the execution system that ensures consistent and effective application, noting disparities among governorates and weaknesses in oversight mechanisms, as well as the disconnect between compliance and licensing procedures. The study revealed that lapses in adherence occur at various stages of a building's lifecycle due to the absence of standardized procedures and means for verification, leading to variations in accessibility levels and inconsistent implementation. His Royal Highness Prince Mired emphasized that the application of the code is a legal responsibility facing challenges that require a shift from mere regulations to practical enforcement, ensuring that persons with disabilities can access facilities independently and with dignity. Participants discussed measures to strengthen the legislative framework, link compliance to licensing approvals, develop capacity-building programs, and establish a national data system to monitor progress—aiming to transform recommendations into sustainable institutional practices to ensure the effective on-ground implementation of the code.
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