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Decision No. 1 of 2026 Regarding the formation of the National Identity Committee

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Education, Human Development and Community Development Council

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

Chair of the Council for Education, Human Development and Society

Having reviewed:

  • Federal Decree-Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the remit of Ministries and the powers of Ministers, as amended,
  • Pursuant to Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2024 concerning the establishment and organisation of the Council for Education, Human Development and Society,
  • In light of the proposal put forward by the Secretary-General of the Council and in the public interest,

have decided the following:

Article (1) Definitions

For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Decision, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings set out opposite each of them, unless the context otherwise requires:

: United Arab Emirates.State
: Council for Education, Human Development and Society.The Council
Article (2) Composition and Objectives of the Committee

A standing committee reporting to the Council, to be known as the ‘National Identity Committee’, shall be established, The purpose of its establishment is to promote and consolidate the State’s national identity, and to unify efforts and concepts in...