Unified UAE Legislation Database

Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2025 Concerning Higher Education and Scientific Research

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

President of the UAE

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

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We, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates,

- Having reviewed the Constitution;

- Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 On the Competencies of the Ministries and Powers of the Ministers, as amended;

- Federal Decree-Law No. 48 of 2021 On Higher Education;

- Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2024 On the Establishment and Organisation of the Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council;

- Based on the proposal of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and with the approval of the Cabinet,

have issued the following Decree-Law:

 

Article 1 - Definitions

In applying the provisions of this Decree-Law, the following terms and words shall have the meanings indicated opposite each of them, unless the context of the text requires otherwise:

 

State: The United Arab Emirates.

 

Ministry: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

 

Minister: Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

 

Competent Local Authority: The local government authority concerned with Higher Education and scientific research, and technical and vocational education ...