His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al-Sawat, Mayor of Al-Baha Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received a delegation from the World Disabled Union (WDU), which is visiting Al-Baha City to assess its readiness for designation as a disability-friendly city, in accordance with the World Disabled Union (WDU) code and standards.

Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia

2025/12/28
His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al-Sawat, Mayor of Al-Baha Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received a delegation from the World Disabled Union (WDU), which is currently visiting Al-Baha City to assess its eligibility for designation as a disability-friendly city, in accordance with the World Disabled Union’s code and standards.

During the meeting, His Excellency warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed his appreciation for their visit. He emphasized that the General Secretariat of Municipalities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia places great importance on persons with disabilities and is keen to enhancing accessibility and inclusion across cities and public services. Dr. Al-Sawat also extended his sincere thanks to the delegation for their efforts, wishing them continued success in their mission to serve and support the disability community.

On the other hand, the delegation of the World Disabled Union expressed their deep gratitude and respect for the warm hospitality and generous reception, noting that it made them feel as though they were in their own country. The delegation stated that they were very pleased with their visit to Al-Baha City and expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to evaluate it as a potential disability-friendly city.