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Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2023 Regarding Combating Commercial Fraud

This Decree-Law shall be published in the Official Gazette, and shall enter into force within two (2) Months from the date of its publication.

Federal Decree-Law No. (43) of 2023 Regarding Maritime Law

Pursuant to the provisions of Article (369) thereof, it shall come into effect (6) Six Months after the date of publication thereof

Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2023 Regarding Financial Leasing

This Decree-Law shall be published in the Official Gazette and enter into force (6) months from the date of its publication.

Certificate of the Securities and Commodities Authority dated 16 / 9 / 2021 announcing the amendment of the articles of association of the National Marine Dredging Company (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. (713) dated 14 / 10 / 2021

Certificate of the Securities and Commodities Authority dated 16 / 9 / 2021 announcing the amendment of the articles of association of the National Marine Dredging Company (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. (713) dated 14 / 10 / 2021

The regulatory requirements standard for a financial institution that has an Islamic window issued by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on 18/10/2020

The regulatory requirements standard for a financial institution that has an Islamic window issued by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on 18/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 30/9/2020 announcing the amendment to the Articles of Association of the Emirates Driving Company (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 30/9/2020 announcing the amendment to the Articles of Association of the Emirates Driving Company (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2020 Amending Some Provisions of the Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 On Commercial Companies

Some Provisions of the aforementioned Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 shall be replaced by the following provisions:

Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Some Provisions of the Commercial Transactions Law Promulgated by the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993

The Provisions of Paragraph One and Clause (4) of Article (379), and the provisions of Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643) and (644) of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 shall be replaced by the following provisions:

Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2020 amending Federal Decree-Law No. (2) of 2015 in the matter of commercial companies

Federal Decree-Law No.(26) of 2020 amending Federal Decree-Law No. (2) of 2015 in the matter of commercial companies

Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2020 regarding the establishment of the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics

Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2020 regarding the establishment of the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the articles of association of the Union Sanitation Company (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the articles of association of the Union Sanitation Company (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the Articles of Association of Al Ain Distribution Company (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the Articles of Association of Al Ain Distribution Company (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the Articles of Association of Sweihan Energy Holding Company (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the Articles of Association of Sweihan Energy Holding Company (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the Articles of Association of Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the Articles of Association of Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment to the Articles of Association of Abu Dhabi Energy Corporation (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment to the Articles of Association of Abu Dhabi Energy Corporation (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the Articles of Association of Butina Energy Holding Company (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

The Securities and Commodities Authority Certificate issued on 23/6/2020 announcing the amendment of the Articles of Association of Butina Energy Holding Company (a Public Joint Stock Company) published in Issue No. 688 and dated 15/10/2020

Cabinet Resolution No. 32 of 2020 regarding the executive regulations of Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 regarding the use of information and communications technology in the health fields

Cabinet Resolution No. 32 of 2020 regarding the executive regulations of Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 regarding the use of information and communications technology in the health fields

Standard on Sharia Governance for Islamic Financial Institutions issued by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on 21/4/2020

Standard on Sharia Governance for Islamic Financial Institutions issued by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on 21/4/2020

Resolution of the Ministry of Culture and the Development of Knowledge No. (8) for 2020 on the objection mechanism to grant immunity for foreign cultural pieces of booking or confiscation

Resolution of the Ministry of Culture and the Development of Knowledge No. (8) for 2020 on the objection mechanism to grant immunity for foreign cultural pieces of booking or confiscation

The Securities and Commodities Authority Resolution No. 5 / t. M for the year 2020 AD regarding convenience and appropriate standards

The Securities and Commodities Authority Resolution No. 5 / t. M for the year 2020 AD regarding convenience and appropriate standards

Cabinet Resolution No. (2) of 2020 on the adoption of the unified schedule for the classification and sorting of goods for States of the GCC according to the Harmonized law (2017) and its updates

Cabinet Resolution No. (2) of 2020

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Decision No. 77 of 2019 approving the fourth issuance of the Frequency spectrum fee regulation

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Decision No. 77 of 2019 approving the fourth issuance of the Frequency spectrum fee regulation

The Ministry of Human Resources & Nationalization Resolution No. (686) of 2018 Regarding the amendment of ministerial resolution No. (470) of 2018 on the categories of services provided through the systems of the Ministry

The Ministry of Human Resources & Nationalization Resolution No. (686) of 2018

Certificate of the Securities and Commodities Authority dated 21 / 9 / 2021 announcing the amendment of the articles of association of the National Health Insurance Company - Daman (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. (713) dated 14 / 10 / 2021

Certificate of the Securities and Commodities Authority dated 21 / 9 / 2021 announcing the amendment of the articles of association of the National Health Insurance Company - Daman (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. (713) dated 14 / 10 / 2021

A certificate announcing the amendment of the articles of association of the National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (a public joint stock company)

A certificate announcing the amendment of the articles of association of the National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (a public joint stock company)

Certificate of amendment of articles of incorporation of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (a Public Joint-Stock Company)

Certificate of amendment of articles of incorporation of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (a Public Joint-Stock Company)

Certificate announcing the amendment of Primary law of Al Hilal Bank (Public Shareholding Company)

Certificate announcing the amendment of Primary law of Al Hilal Bank (Public Shareholding Company)

Council of Ministers Resolution No. 27 of 2019 on Public Holidays in the State

Council of Ministers Resolution No. 27 of 2019 on Public Holidays in the State

Federal Decree No. (42) of 2019 on the transfer and appointment of the President of the General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones

Federal Decree No. (42) of 2019 on the transfer and appointment of the President of the General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones

Resolution of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization No. (242) of 2019 on cases of exemption from administrative fines or installment

Resolution of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization No. (242) of 2019 on cases of exemption from administrative fines or installment

Federal Decree No. (12) of 2019 accepting the resignation of the Secretary General of the United Arab Emirates University

Federal Decree No. (12) of 2019 accepting the resignation of the Secretary General of the United Arab Emirates University

The Council of Ministers Resolution No. (3) for the year 2019 about the adoption of the Directory to the Internal Audit Charter and Methodology of the Federal Government

The Council of Ministers Resolution No. (3) for the year 2019 about the adoption of the Directory to the Internal Audit Charter and Methodology of the Federal Government

Federal Law No.(10) for the year 2018 about product safety

Federal Law No.(10) for the year 2018 about product safety

Federal Decree No. (170) for the year 2018 about the appointment of His Excellency Mohamed Rashid Sultan Al-Mukhaawi Al Suwaidi as Executive Director of the Presidential Ceremonies at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs under the rank of Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry

Federal Decree No. (170) for the year 2018 about the appointment of His Excellency Mohamed Rashid Sultan Al-Mukhaawi Al Suwaidi as Executive Director of the Presidential Ceremonies at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs under the rank of Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry

Federal Decree No. (173) for the year 2018 on the secondment of Her Excellency Sanaa Mohammed Suhail, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Community Development, to the Office of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for (6) months

Federal Decree No. (173) for the year 2018 on the secondment of Her Excellency Sanaa Mohammed Suhail, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Community Development, to the Office of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for (6) months

Federal Decree Law No. (27) of 2018 on gender equality in salaries

Federal Decree Law No. (27) of 2018 on gender equality in salaries

Circular No. 59 of 2018 on the holding of training workshops on human resources electronic systems in the federal government

Circular No. 59 of 2018 on the holding of training workshops on human resources electronic systems in the federal government

Circular No. (7) of 2018 on the mechanism for the payment of the periodic allowance for a group of employees who were paid the bonus in July of each year

Circular No. (7) of 2018 on the mechanism for the payment of the periodic allowance for a group of employees who were paid the bonus in July of each year

Circular No. 5 of 2018 on launching "An Hour of Reading" initiative

Circular No. 5 of 2018 on launching "An Hour of Reading" initiative

Circular No. 53 of 2015 on the "Electronic System of the Performance Management System in the Federal Government"

Circular No. 53 of 2015 on the "Electronic System of the Performance Management System in the Federal Government"

Circular No. (33) of 2015 about occupational satisfaction of 2014

Circular No. (33) of 2015

Circular No. 26 of 2015 on the formation of a working group addressing the application of the electronic system toward the planning of the workforce in the federal government

Circular No. 26 of 2015 on the formation of a working group addressing the application of the electronic system toward the planning of the workforce in the federal government

Circular No. 23 of 2015 on the launch of the electronic workforce planning system

Circular No. 23 of 2015 on the launch of the electronic workforce planning system

Circular No. 20 of 2015 on participation in regional and global human resource competitions at the federal government level

Circular No. 20 of 2015 on participation in regional and global human resource competitions at the federal government level

Circular No. 17 of 2015 on facilitating the participation of volunteer staff in the “Takatof” program for the representation of the State at Expo Milan 2015

Circular No. 17 of 2015 on facilitating the participation of volunteer staff in the “Takatof” program for the representation of the State at Expo Milan 2015

Circular No. 16 of 2015 about the launch of the initiative "Skills Bank and e-Forum in the Federal Government."

Circular No. 16 of 2015 about the launch of the initiative "Skills Bank and e-Forum in the Federal Government."

Circular No. 59 of 2015 on the enrollment of employees in the national service

Circular No. 59 of 2015 on the enrollment of employees in the national service

Circular No. 5 of 2015 about the commitment to apply the accreditation service to students enrolled under "Masar" program

Circular No. 5 of 2015 about the commitment to apply the accreditation service to students enrolled under "Masar" program

Circular No. 3 of 2015 about the launch of the smart reporting system linked to the government's human resources information system "BAYANATI."

Circular No. 3 of 2015 about the launch of the smart reporting system linked to the government's human resources information system "BAYANATI."

Circular No. 4 of 2015 on the launch of the human resources policy automation system (OPA)

Circular No. 4 of 2015 on the launch of the human resources policy automation system (OPA)

Circular No. 66 of 2014 about the commitment to apply "a service of accreditation to experts and consultants working in the system of outsourcing in the federal government"

Circular No. 66 of 2014 about the commitment to apply "a service of accreditation to experts and consultants working in the system of outsourcing in the federal government"

Circular No. 61 of 2014 on the launch of the "Smart Application of the Federal Authority concerning Government Human Resources."

Circular No. 61 of 2014 on the launch of the "Smart Application of the Federal Authority concerning Government Human Resources."

Circular No. 59 of 2014 on the updating and the validation of data in "BAYANATI" system

Circular No. 59 of 2014 on the updating and the validation of data in "BAYANATI" system

Circular no. 46 of 2014 on staff and the occupational categories included in the nationalisation ratio index

Circular no. 46 of 2014 on staff and the occupational categories included in the nationalisation ratio index

Circular No. 39 of 2014 about the enactment of the "Certificate of Criminal Case Search through Smart Applications."

Circular No. 39 of 2014 about the enactment of the "Certificate of Criminal Case Search through Smart Applications."

Circular No. 35 of 2014 about the activation of the system concerning training and electronic development within "BAYANATI" systems package

Circular No. 35 of 2014 about the activation of the system concerning training and electronic development within "BAYANATI" systems package

Circular No. 34 of 2014 about the launch of the second phase of performance management concerning federal government employees 2014

Circular No. 34 of 2014 about the launch of the second phase of performance management concerning federal government employees 2014

Circular No. 30 of 2014 about the launch of online self-service

Circular No. 30 of 2014 about the launch of online self-service

Circular No. 28 of 2014 about the formation of committees to assess the internal roles in the federal bodies

Circular No. 28 of 2014 about the formation of committees to assess the internal roles in the federal bodies

Circular No. 22 of 2014 on the launch of the support system "Remedy bmc ServiceDesk "to automate the support of federal government human resources information systems " BAYANATI "

Circular No. 22 of 2014 on the launch of the support system "Remedy bmc ServiceDesk "to automate the support of federal government human resources information systems " BAYANATI "

Circular No. 22 of 2014 about the launch of the service support system "remedy bmc ServiceDesk " for the automation of the support of federal government human resources information systems "BAYANATI"

Circular No. 22 of 2014 about the launch of the service support system "remedy bmc ServiceDesk " for the automation of the support of federal government human resources information systems "BAYANATI"

Circular No. 18 of 2014 about the nationalization of the workforce in the federal government sector

Circular No. 18 of 2014 about the nationalization of the workforce in the federal government sector

Circular No. 17 of 2014 concerning the formation of the Federal Commission for Job Evaluation

Circular No. 17 of 2014 concerning the formation of the Federal Commission for Job Evaluation

Circular No. 11 of 2014 on the role of the specialized training workshop in the analysis, characterization and evaluation of posts in the federal government

Circular No. 11 of 2014 on the role of the specialized training workshop in the analysis, characterization and evaluation of posts in the federal government

Circular No. 7 of 2014 about the nationalisation of the workforce in the federal sector

Circular No. 7 of 2014 about the nationalisation of the workforce in the federal sector

Circular No. 6 of 2014 about the electronic performance system through "BAYANATI" system

Circular No. 6 of 2014 about the electronic performance system through "BAYANATI" system

Circular No. 5 of 2014 about the commitment to form the committees tackling irregularities and grievances within the ministries and the independent federal bodies

Circular No. 5 of 2014 about the commitment to form the committees tackling irregularities and grievances within the ministries and the independent federal bodies

Circular No. 42 of 2013 about following-up the commitment to activating the Human Resources Statute in Independent Federal Agencies

Circular No. 42 of 2013 about following-up the commitment to activating the Human Resources Statute in Independent Federal Agencies

Circular No. (38) of 2013 about the launch of Phase 3 of the Performance Management System concerning Federal Government Employees of 2013 in order to assess final performance

Circular No. (38) of 2013

Circular No. 37 of 2013 on providing the Authority with the data of employees working in the ministries and in the autonomous federal bodies and authorities

Circular No. 37 of 2013 on providing the Authority with the data of employees working in the ministries and in the autonomous federal bodies and authorities

Circular No. 22 of 2013 on the Guiding Manual approaching the Staff Induction Program

Circular No. 22 of 2013 on the Guiding Manual approaching the Staff Induction Program

Circular No. 20 of 2013 about the improvement of customer service level agreement for "BAYANATI" system (SLA)

Circular No. 20 of 2013 about the improvement of customer service level agreement for "BAYANATI" system (SLA)

Circular No. 18 of 2013 about the implementation of the self-service system under the plan of "BAYANATI" draft project system

Circular No. 18 of 2013 about the implementation of the self-service system under the plan of "BAYANATI" draft project system

Circular No. 15 of 2013 on the data of training service providers in federal government agencies

Circular No. 15 of 2013 on the data of training service providers in federal government agencies

Circular No. 13 of 2013 about the Interpretation of the plans for the granting of exceptional leave to accompany a patient inside or outside the country

Circular No. 13 of 2013 about the Interpretation of the plans for the granting of exceptional leave to accompany a patient inside or outside the country

Circular No. 25 of 2012 on the suspension of the housing allowance particular in the Council of Ministers Decree No. 23 of 2012 regarding the enactment of salary lists in the Federal Government

Circular No. 25 of 2012 on the suspension of the housing allowance particular in the Council of Ministers Decree No. 23 of 2012 regarding the enactment of salary lists in the Federal Government

Circular No. 13 of 2012 on the memorandum of understanding between the Federal Authority for Human Resources and Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Training

Circular No. 13 of 2012 on the memorandum of understanding between the Federal Authority for Human Resources and Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Training

Circular No. 9 of 2012 about the regulation of correspondence between the authority, the ministries and the federal bodies

Circular No. 9 of 2012 about the regulation of correspondence between the authority, the ministries and the federal bodies

Circular No. 8 of 2012 about the continuation in operating "BAYANATI" system and the cessation of the public service system

Circular No. 8 of 2012 about the continuation in operating "BAYANATI" system and the cessation of the public service system

Circular No. 1 of 2012 about the operation of the first phase of the project "BAYANATI"

Circular No. 1 of 2012 about the operation of the first phase of the project "BAYANATI"

Circular No. 1 of 2012 on the activation of the first phase of the project "BAYANATI."

Circular No. 1 of 2012 on the activation of the first phase of the project "BAYANATI."

Circular No. 32 of 2011 on the "Development of Human Resource Personnel Competency Program"

Circular No. 32 of 2011 on the "Development of Human Resource Personnel Competency Program"

Circular No. (29) of 2011 on the implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. (9) of 2011 regarding the amendment of some provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2008 about Human Resources in the Federal Government

Circular No. (29) of 2011

Circular No. 20 of 2011 regarding the UAE Government Leadership Program

Circular No. 20 of 2011 regarding the UAE Government Leadership Program

Circular No. 19 of 2011 on the voluntary retirement of those who have spent 30 years and more of the employees of federal government bodies and institutions and the mechanism of its implementation

Circular No. 19 of 2011 on the voluntary retirement of those who have spent 30 years and more of the employees of federal government bodies and institutions and the mechanism of its implementation

Circular No. 12 of 2011 on the implementation of the Council of Ministers Resolution 17 of 2011 on "determining the upper limit of financial and in-kind concessions relating to private contracts

Circular No. 12 of 2011 on the implementation of the Council of Ministers Resolution 17 of 2011 on "determining the upper limit of financial and in-kind concessions relating to private contracts

Circular No. (6) of 2011 about the review of the provisions of Decree-Law (11) of 2008 on human resources of the Federal Government

Circular No. (6) of 2011

Circular No. 34 of 2010 about the Council of Ministers Decree No. 33 of 2010 on the Amendment of Some Provisions of the Council of Ministers Decree No. 6 of 1981 about the Social Allowance System for Employees' Children

Circular No. 34 of 2010 about the Council of Ministers Decree No. 33 of 2010 on the Amendment of Some Provisions of the Council of Ministers Decree No. 6 of 1981 about the Social Allowance System for Employees' Children

Circular No. 28 of 2010 about the enactment of the Council of Ministers Decree No. 31 of 2010 approaching the "System for the care of high school graduates of citizens working in the federal government sector" - "Masar program."

Circular No. 28 of 2010 about the enactment of the Council of Ministers Decree No. 31 of 2010 approaching the "System for the care of high school graduates of citizens working in the federal government sector" - "Masar program."

Circular No. 17 of 2010 about the Enactment of the Code of Professional Conduct and Public Service Ethics"

Circular No. 17 of 2010 about the Enactment of the Code of Professional Conduct and Public Service Ethics"

The Board of Directors of Central Bank Decision No. (206) of 2001 regarding issuance of a Silver Commemorative Coin On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee for the founding of Emirates Telecommunications Corporation

The Board of Directors of Central Bank Decision No. (206) of 2001

Ministerial Resolution No. (71) of 2002 regarding not allowing importation of animal feed or fodder concentrates

Ministerial Resolution No. (71) of 2002 regarding not allowing importation of animal feed or fodder concentrates

Ministerial Resolution No. (5) of 2002 regarding free distribution rates for the Official Gazette

Ministerial Resolution No. (5) of 2002 regarding free distribution rates for the Official Gazette

Ministerial Resolution No. (345) of 1988 regarding track and steps of the planning course for the business and activities at the Ministry

Ministerial Resolution No. (345) of 1988 regarding track and steps of the planning course for the business and activities at the Ministry

The operation system of the Commission for the Office of the Federal National Council

The operation system of the Commission for the Office of the Federal National Council

Certificate of the Securities and Commodities Authority dated 14 / 9 / 2021 announcing the amendment of the articles of association of Fujairah National Insurance Company (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. (713) dated 14 / 10 / 2021

Certificate of the Securities and Commodities Authority dated 14 / 9 / 2021 announcing the amendment of the articles of association of Fujairah National Insurance Company (a public joint stock company) published in Issue No. (713) dated 14 / 10 / 2021

Cabinet Resolution No. (86) of 2023 Regarding the Technical Regulation for Air Quality Measurements

Laboratories that do not have accreditation must apply for accreditation within (6) six months from the effective date of this Resolution.

Cabinet Resolution No. (90) of 2023 Concerning the technical regulations for mandatory requirements of the medical and laboratory measurement equipment

This decision shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into effect thirty (30) days after the date of its publication.

Federal Law No. (9) of 2023 Concerning the Regulation of Places of Worship for non-Muslims

This law shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into force within six (6) months from publication date of such.

Chairman of the Board of Directors' Decision No. (9) of 2021 regarding the delegation of the vice-Chairman of the Federal Tax Authority's Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board of Directors' Decision No. (9) of 2021 regarding the delegation of the vice-Chairman of the Federal Tax Authority's Board of Directors

Federal-decree law No. (19) of 2023 Regarding Emirates General Petroleum Company

This decree-law shall be published in the Official Gazette, and it shall come into force as of (6) six months following its publication date.

Federal Decree Law No. (40) of 2023 Concerning the Mediation and Conciliation in Civil & Commercial Disputes

This Decree-Law shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall be implemented within a period of ninety (90) days from the day following the date of publication thereof.

Federal Law No. (10) of 2023 Regarding Mental Health

If the psychiatric patient decides to withdraw his consent to the treatment he is undergoing, the treatment must be stopped if the case does not meet the provisions of Article (45) hereof.