Disability Affairs Authority Discusses with Interior Ministry Ways to Enhance Cooperation and Facilitate Transactions for People with Disabilities

The Public Authority for People with Disabilities held a coordination meeting with the Ministry of Interior to discuss ways to enhance cooperation, facilitate the processing of transactions for persons with disabilities, and improve the services provided to them, thereby streamlining procedures and saving time and effort. In a press statement, the Authority said the meeting addressed the conditions, regulations, and mechanisms for issuing traffic plates and parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities, as well as ways to facilitate their access to government services and complete their transactions, thereby enhancing the quality of services provided to them. It further clarified that the meeting discussed exempting persons with disabilities from government fees for public services, as well as exemptions from fees and taxes on vehicles adapted for their use, alongside developing and strengthening automated linkages between the two parties to streamline procedures and accelerate transaction processing. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Khalifa Al-Hila, Deputy Director General of the Medical, Psychological, and Social Services Sector at the Authority, representing the Authority’s Director General, and was attended by several department directors and officials. The Ministry of Interior was represented by Brigadier General Khaled Al-Adwani, Assistant Director General for Traffic Education and Coordination at the General Traffic Department, along with his accompanying team.