Zero Project Awardee 2026Updated on 20 January 2026
Streamlining parking permit access for persons with disabilities in the UAE
Essl Foundation - Zero Project
Austria
About
Zayed Authority for People of Determination (ZHO) is a public entity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tasked to support persons with disabilities. In 2023, ZHO initiated the Issuing a Parking Permit for People of Determination scheme, which allows persons with disabilities and their families to apply online for parking permits in all seven emirates with the same procedure. By mid-2025 the platform had received almost 10,000 applications.
Solution: UAE Digital Parking Permit
Organization: Zayed Authority for People of Determination
Country of Implementation: United Arab Emirates
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[Alt text: A person inside a car holds an official card labeled “People of Determination,” representing accessibility rights for persons with disabilities. The image reflects dignity, empowerment, and equal participation in public life supported through inclusive policy and recognition.]
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