Amman:Jordan and Oman are exploring enhanced cooperation on disability rights, as an official Omani delegation visits the Kingdom to study the implementation of Jordan's disability legislation. HRH Prince Mired bin Raad, Chief Chamberlain and President of the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held a meeting with the delegation on Thursday. The group was led by Abdullah bin Hamoud Al Harthi, Undersecretary of Oman's Ministry of Affairs of Persons with Disabilities.
According to Jordan News Agency, the visit was organized at the invitation of the council, following Oman's adoption of a disability rights law in 2025. The objective was to learn from Jordan's experience in executing its 2017 Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Prince Mired highlighted the importance of exchanging legislative and institutional knowledge to enhance policies, improve services, and ensure full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society. The delegation received information on the council's strategic priorities and programs, such as disability identification cards, accessibility, accreditation standards, and independent living initiatives.
Discussions also addressed Jordan's shift from residential institutional care to community-based services, which support inclusion and greater independence for persons with disabilities. This visit is part of the council's initiatives to bolster regional partnerships and share practical expertise in applying the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.