Self-ID Categories in Jordan and the UAE

This report explains how self-identification (self-ID) helps organizations collect demographic data to improve equity and workplace inclusion while examining how these practices differ across countries. It outlines how race, ethnicity, and disability are defined and perceived in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, where cultural norms and legal frameworks shape self-ID participation. The guide also details each country’s definitions of disability—Jordan’s under its 2017 law and the UAE’s use of the term “people of determination”—and highlights ongoing efforts to reduce stigma and increase accessibility in both societies.