We, Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,President of the United Arab Emirates,
- Upon reviewing the Constitution;
- Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 Concerning the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, and any amendments thereto;
- Federal Decree-Law No. 2 of 2015 Concerning Combating Hatred and Discrimination, as amended;
- Based on the proposal of the Minister of Justice; and the approval of the Cabinet,
Have promulgated the following Decree-Law:
In applying the provisions of this Decree-Law, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context otherwise requires:
State: The United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Religions: The Heavenly Religions, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
Houses of Worship: Mosques, Churches and Temples.
Blasphemy: Every act that would insult Divine Essence, religions, prophets, messengers, divine books, or Houses of Worship in accordance with the provisions of this Decree-Law.
Discrimination: Any distinction, restriction, exclusion or preference between individuals o...