The Cabinet,
- Having reviewed Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 Concerning the Competences of Ministries and Capacities of Ministers, and its amending laws thereof; and
- Federal Law No. 13 of 1977 Concerning Cooperative Associations; and
- Federal Law No. 4 of 2000 Concerning the Emirates Securities and Commodities Market Authority, and its amendments thereof; and
- Based upon the Minister of Economy's proposal, and the Cabinet's approval,
Resolved:
The following terms shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:
State: The state of the United Arab Emirates.
Ministry: The Ministry of Economy.
Minister: The Minister of Economy.
Authority: The Securities and Commodities Authority.
Financial Markets: The financial markets in the State licensed by the Authority.
Cooperative Association: The cooperative association incorporated in the State in accordance with the provisions of Federal Law No. 13 of 1976 concerning cooperative associations.
Registrar: The natural person or concerned unit in th...