MUSCAT : The guide aims to enhance digital inclusion and ensure that online services are accessible to all members of society, including people with disabilities and the elderly.

The guide is designed to assist mobile application and website developers in creating digital platforms that are usable by everyone. It outlines key principles of digital accessibility and provides practical steps for implementation, helping reduce the need for costly future modifications.

Targeting mobile application and website development teams from both public and private sector entities, the guide is intended for project managers, user experience and interface designers, software developers, digital content creators, accessibility specialists, and quality engineers. It also serves as a reference for decision-makers, senior management, and anyone contracting digital services, with a focus on building inclusive platforms from the ground up.

It includes a set of guidelines to help developers achieve digital accessibility in mobile applications and websites, and explains how to measure accessibility.

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