The Board of Directors of the Authority of Persons with Disabilities held its meeting for the first quarter of 2026, chaired by H.E. the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors, Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi. During the meeting, the Board discussed a number of strategic and regulatory topics related to the Authority’s work and pathways for developing its institutional performance. The Board reviewed the results of the Authority’s performance indicators for the first quarter of 2026, and was briefed on achievement levels and progress rates, which highlighted development opportunities that contribute to enhancing performance efficiency and improving the quality of services provided to persons with disabilities. The Board also approved the Authority’s final account for the fiscal year 2025. The Board discussed the Ministry of Education’s study on the admission of students with disabilities to university education, and explored ways to further develop it in a manner that contributes to enhancing access to higher education and supports the academic and professional empowerment of persons with disabilities. The Board was also briefed on the projects and initiatives carried out by the Authority during the first quarter of 2026, which aim to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities and enhance the inclusiveness of services provided to them, in line with relevant national directions. The Authority of Persons with Disabilities continues its efforts to develop the services ecosystem, raise quality standards, promote community awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities, and support policies and legislation that contribute to their empowerment and full inclusion in society.