We, Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates;
- Upon reviewing the Constitution;
- Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 Concerning the Jurisdictions of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended;
- Upon the proposal of the Minister of Education and the Approval of the Cabinet;
Have promulgated the following Decree-Law:
In application of the provisions herein, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context otherwise requires:
Ministry: Ministry of Education.
Educational Authorities: Federal and Local Government Authorities concerned with education affairs, each within their jurisdiction.
Educational Institutions: Governmental or Private Institutions in which a student is enrolled in any of the stages of general or Higher Education, including schools, universities, colleges, institutes, and continuing education Centres.
Student: Anyone who has been enrolled in Educational Institution with the aim of obtaining a certificate or academic degree. This includes anyone who has been sub...