Riyadh, 24 Aug 2026
The National Events Center (NEC), in cooperation with the Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities, organized a focus group session titled “Developing Inclusive Event Standards” at the Center’s headquarters in Riyadh, with the participation of a number of persons with disabilities. The session aimed to listen to their experiences and perspectives and identify the key challenges they may face when attending events, contributing to the development of a more inclusive and accessible experience for various segments of society.
The session addressed a number of topics related to the visitor journey for persons with disabilities before, during, and after events. It also discussed accessibility standards for event venues, facilities, and services, and reviewed key challenges, solutions, and proposed recommendations that could contribute to enhancing their experience.
The session also provided an opportunity to hear participants’ experiences and suggestions regarding various aspects of the event experience, including ease of access and mobility, clarity of routes and signage, support services, communication methods, and other elements that contribute to providing an integrated and accessible experience for persons with disabilities.
The session comes within the framework of cooperation between the National Events Center and the Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities, as well as ongoing efforts to promote inclusion and accessibility in the events sector and benefit from participants’ views and experiences in developing relevant standards and practices.
The National Events Center continues to work with relevant entities to enhance the visitor experience at events and support practices that contribute to improving the quality of services provided, thereby enhancing the inclusivity and accessibility of events for various segments of societydifferent segments of society, and supporting the sector’s sustainable growth.