The Cabinet,
- Having reviewed the Constitution; and
- Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 Concerning the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended; and
- Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Personal Status; and
- Based on the Minister of Justice's proposal as approved by the Cabinet.
Hereby resolves as follows:
For the purpose of applying the provisions of this Decision, the following words and phrases shall denote the meanings indicated next to each of them respectively, unless the context requires otherwise:
The State: The United Arab Emirates.
Decree-Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 Regarding Civil Personal Status.
Competent Court: The circuit concerned with reviewing cases and authentications filed in accordance with the provisions of the Decree-Law.
Auditor: The employee responsible for verifying that all documents and conditions necessary to conclude a marriage contract are met in accordance with the provisions of the Decree-Law and this Decision.
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