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Directory of Legislative and Regulatory Acts. The table contains a complete list of all current UAE laws, resolutions, decrees, and official clarifications, grouped by topic. Each entry includes the document title, number, date, and source link. The material is intended for lawyers, accountants, auditors, tax consultants, and compliance professionals to enable quick search and verification of legal provisions.
Name
Status
Issuing Authority
Effective Date
1001
FAQ: If a party signs a contract written in a foreign language, but later claims they did not understand the language, can they invalidate the contract?
In force
Effective Date
1002
FAQ: Can an investment agreement be annulled for fraud or misrepresentation if the client claims misunderstanding of the terms?
In force
Effective Date
1003
FAQ: Can a defendant challenge the jurisdiction of the Federal Court in narcotics cases in the UAE?
In force
Effective Date
1004
The Licensing of Higher Education Institutions and the Accreditation of their Academic Programmes
In force
Ministry of Higher Education and scientific research
Effective Date
1005
FAQ: Can a foreigner in the UAE be sentenced to deportation (removal) if the court imposed only a fine without imprisonment?
In force
Effective Date
1006
FAQ: Can a decision to dismiss an employee in the UAE be overturned if the disciplinary sanction is clearly disproportionate to the violation?
In force
Effective Date
1007
FAQ: Can contractual interest rates on a commercial loan be claimed in the UAE until full repayment of the debt?
In force
Effective Date
1008
FAQ: Can alimony in the UAE be reduced if the court has set it at a level that exceeds the actual income and financial capacity of the payer?
In force
Effective Date
1009
FAQ: Can an acquittal be overturned if a cheque was issued on a closed account and given “as security”?
In force
Effective Date
1010
FAQ: Can a conviction in the UAE be overturned if, in a case involving a foreign defendant, the interrogation was conducted without a sworn or licensed translator?
In force
Effective Date
1011
FAQ: Can an insurer substitute a replacement vehicle instead of paying the insured value in a total loss case?
In force
Effective Date
1012
Practical Guide: What is the method for calculating an employee's salary upon dismissal for the last month not fully worked?
In force
Effective Date
1013
FAQ: When a vehicle insured under a comprehensive policy suffers a total loss, is the insurer bound to pay the insured value stated in the policy, or can it reduce compensation to the market value?
In force
Effective Date
1014
FAQ: Can a financial leasing (lease-to-own) contract be terminated, and property repossessed, when the lessee defaults on payments?
In force
Effective Date
1015
FAQ: Is a lawyer entitled to claim unpaid legal fees when a fee agreement exists, and the lawyer has performed his obligations?
In force
Effective Date
1016
FAQ: Are unsigned invoices or informal emails valid evidence to claim freight charges?
In force
Effective Date
1017
Guide on regulation of influencers' activities in the UAE
In force
Effective Date
1018
FAQ: Can a judgment in a commercial dispute be appealed to the Court of Cassation if the claim value is below AED 500,000?
In force
Effective Date
1019
Official Gazette of the Government of Dubai Issue 738
In force
Effective Date
1020
Real Law Digest: September 13-19
In force
Effective Date
1021
Green Building Regulation GB - 6.0 Warehouses & Industrial development
In force
Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation
Effective Date
1022
Green Building Regulation GB - 8.0 Villas & Residential areas up to 3 habitable floors
In force
Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation
Effective Date
1023
Green Building Regulation GB - 7.0 Prescriptive Compliance Sheet (for Built Up Areas ≤ 500 m²)
In force
Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation
Effective Date
1024
Regarding Exception of Smoking Cessation Products from the Definition of Tobacco and Tobacco Products for the Purposes of Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2019 on Excise Goods, Excise Tax Rates and the Methods of Calculating the Excise Price and its Amendments
In force
MOFA
Effective Date
1025
Implementation of the Resolution MSC.501(105) of 2022 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
In force
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Effective Date
1026
Shareholder Resolution for amendment in Capital Structure
In force
Effective Date
1027
Corporate Tax treatment of family wealth management structures
In force
FTA
Effective Date
1028
Central Bank of the UAE Standards re Enterprise Risk Management for Solvency Purposes for Insurance Companies
In force
Central Bank
Effective Date
1029
MOEI Legal Bulettin - Obligations of Marine Excursions Owners
In force
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Effective Date
1030
Amending certain provisions of the Abu Dhabi Head of the Department Decision No. 1 of 2020 regarding the regulations governing traffic diversions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
In force
Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport
Effective Date
1031
FAQ: Does a mother lose custody of her children in the UAE if she relocates to another country, thereby making it difficult for the father–guardian to perform his duties?
In force
Effective Date
1032
FAQ: Can a wife claim mut‘ah (compensation upon divorce) if the divorce was granted by a court due to her fault?
In force
Effective Date
1033
Implementation of International Code of Safety for Diving Operations, (2023 Diving Code)
In force
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Effective Date
1034
FAQ: Can a court decision on alimony in the UAE be appealed if the court awarded an excessive amount without considering the financial situation of the payers?
In force
Effective Date
1035
FAQ: Can a party raise an objection regarding improper notification (announcement of judgment) in an appeal if it was not included in the initial statement of claim?
In force
Effective Date
1036
Determining the Timelines of Tax Compliance Requirements for Qualifying Investment Funds and investors in Qualifying Investment Funds
Not in force
FTA
Effective Date
1037
National Child Protection Policy in Educational Institutions in United Arab Emirates
In force
Ministry of Education
Effective Date
1038
Banning of the Vessel BARAKAALE from the UAE Ports and Waters
In force
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Effective Date
1039
Regulating the Practice of Engineering Consultancy Activities in the Emirate of Dubai
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
1040
Regarding the Establishment of the Emirates Council for Integrative Medicine
In force
The UAE Cabinet
Effective Date