Accessibility Statement

Last updated: June 2026

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility
Doha Sawa Magazine is committed to ensuring that our website, digital publications, and subscription services are accessible to everyone — including people with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities. We believe that access to quality editorial content is a right, not a privilege, and we are actively working to meet and exceed recognised international accessibility standards.

This statement applies to all digital content and services available at www.dohasawamagazine.com, including our subscription portal, newsletter communications, and any multimedia content published on the platform.
 
2. Conformance Standards
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more accessible to all users.

We also align our practices with:

• The Qatar National ICT Accessibility Framework, which promotes digital inclusion across public and private digital services in Qatar;

• EN 301 549 — the European standard for ICT accessibility, referenced internationally;

• ATAG 2.0 (Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines) to ensure our publishing tools support the creation of accessible content.

 
3. Accessibility Measures We Have Taken

3.1 Visual Accessibility

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• All editorial images include descriptive alternative text (alt text) to support screen reader users;

• Text contrast ratios across the Website meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA minimum requirements;

• Font sizes are scalable — users can increase text size via browser settings without loss of content or functionality;

• The Website does not rely solely on colour to convey information.

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3.2 Navigation and Structure

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• All pages follow a logical, consistent heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3) to facilitate screen reader navigation;

• Interactive elements — including subscription buttons, forms, and menus — are keyboard-navigable and include visible focus indicators;

• Skip navigation links are provided to allow users to bypass repetitive content;

• All form fields within the subscription and account registration flows include visible labels and descriptive error messages.

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3.3 Multimedia Content

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• Videos published on the Website include closed captions (CC) or subtitles where technically feasible;

• Audio-only content is accompanied by text transcripts;

• Auto-playing audio or video content is either disabled by default or includes a visible pause/mute control accessible from the keyboard.

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3.4 Newsletter and Email Communications

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• Our newsletter emails are coded in semantic HTML to ensure compatibility with major email screen readers;

• Plain-text alternatives are available for all HTML newsletters;

• Links within newsletters are descriptive and clearly identify their destination.

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3.5 Subscription and Account Management

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• The subscription sign-up and account management flows are fully operable via keyboard;

• Payment forms comply with accessibility best practices and include clear field labelling and inline validation;

• Confirmation emails and subscription-related communications are formatted to be screen-reader-friendly.

 
4. Known Limitations
While we are committed to achieving full accessibility, some areas of our Website are still being improved. Known limitations include:

• Certain archival articles published before 2024 may contain images without alt text — we are progressively reviewing and updating these;

• Some third-party advertising content displayed on the Website may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA — we are working with our advertising partners to improve this;

• Embedded social media feeds may have accessibility constraints inherent to the originating platform.

We are actively working to resolve these issues and publish updates to this statement as improvements are made.
 
5. Compatible Assistive Technologies
Doha Sawa Magazine has been tested for compatibility with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers: NVDA (Windows), JAWS (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS and iOS), TalkBack (Android);

• Voice control software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking;

• Browser zoom up to 200% without loss of functionality;

• High contrast display modes on Windows and macOS.

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We recommend using the latest version of your browser and assistive technology for the best experience.
 
6. Ongoing Accessibility Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing commitment at Doha Sawa Magazine. Our efforts include:

• Conducting regular internal accessibility audits of core pages and user flows;

• Engaging third-party accessibility specialists for periodic external evaluations;

• Training our editorial and digital teams on accessible content creation practices;

• Including accessibility requirements in our procurement criteria for digital tools and third-party services;

• Reviewing and updating this Accessibility Statement at least once per year, or following any significant website update.

 
7. Feedback and Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Doha Sawa Magazine. If you experience any barriers to access, encounter content that is not accessible to you, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
 
Accessibility Team — Doha Sawa Magazine
Email: accessibility@dohasawamagazine.com
Website: www.dohasawamagazine.com/accessibility
Doha, Qatar
 
We aim to respond to all accessibility-related enquiries within 5 business days. If your concern is not resolved satisfactorily, you may also seek assistance through the relevant national accessibility enforcement body in your country of residence.
 
8. Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility enquiry, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the relevant authority. In Qatar, matters related to digital accessibility and consumer rights may be directed to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) or the Consumer Protection Authority.
 
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