Unified UAE Legislation Database

Dubai Humanitarian Authority Fundraising Regulations

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Dubai Humanitarian Authority

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

In line with the laws and decrees regulating the raising of Donations in the Emirate of Dubai, any Humanitarian Organization wishing to conduct Fundraising Activities or receive Donations in Dubai must adhere to these Fundraising Regulations (the “Regulations”).

 

1. Definitions

a. These Regulations apply to the Humanitarian Organizations, their officers and any person who has an obligation under these Regulations.

 

b. The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this document, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:

 

Donations: money voluntarily donated by donors to others for philanthropic, benevolent, aid, or charitable purposes.

 

Fundraising: collecting Donations for philanthropic, benevolent, aid, or charitable purposes.

 

Fundraising Activity: any activity or program designed for the purpose of raising Donations. This includes Fundraising Events and Fundraising Campaigns.

 

Fundraising Campaign: a program or a process designed over a set period to raise Donations supporting a project, cause, or mission of a Humanitarian Organization.

 

Fundraising Event: a...