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Dubai Decision No. 1 of 2026 promulgating the Executive Regulations of Dubai Law No. 12 of 2016 on the Regulation of the Security Industry in the Emirate of Dubai

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

SIRA

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

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Chairman of the Board of Directors

- Having reviewed Dubai Law No. 12 of 2016 on the Regulation of the Security Industry in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;

- Dubai Law No. 2 of 2026 on Public Safety in the Emirate of Dubai;

- Executive Regulations of Dubai Law No. 24 of 2008 on Security Service Providers and Users, issued on December 30, 2008;

- Dubai Decision No. 1 of 2018 promulgating the Executive Regulations of Dubai Law No. 12 of 2016 on the Regulation of the Security Industry in the Emirate of Dubai;

- and the Dubai Administrative Decision No. 13 of 2025 on the Adoption of the Preventive Measures Manual;

have hereby decided the following:

 

Chapter 1 – General Provisions

Article 1 – Definitions

The following words and expressions, wherever they appear in this Decision, shall have the meanings set out opposite each of them, unless the context of the text requires otherwise:

 

State: the United Arab Emirates.

 

Emirate: the Emirate of Dubai.

 

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