Constitutional Law
Constitution of the United Arab Emirates (as amended 1996)
Litigation And Court Procedure
Court Law (DIFC Law)
Administrative / Public Law
Dubai Government Human Resources Management Law No.( ) 2006 Federal Law No. 2 of 2004 Apropos the Incorporation of Emirates Identity Authority Federal Law No. 7 of 1976 On the establishment of the State Audit Institution Federal Law No. 9 of 1974 regarding regulating the statistics and the consensus of the United Arab Emirates. Federal Law on the Establishment of the General Information Authority Law No. (7) of 2001 Concerning Statistics Center of Dubai Municipality Law No. 9/ year 2007 pertaining to Establishment of Municipal Affairs Department
Criminal Law
Circular Concerning Procedures for Anti-Money Laundering (Arab + English) Federal Law No. 1 2004 Decree on Combating Terrorism Offences (Arab + English) Federal Law No. 2 of 2006 on The Prevention of Information Technology Crimes Federal Law No. 3 Concerning the Promulgation of the Penal Code (Arab + English) Federal Law No. 4 Criminalization of Money Laundering Federal Law No. 4 of 1979 On Combating fraudulence and Cheating in Trading Dealings Federal Law No. 4 of 1979 On Combating fraudulence and Cheating in Trading Dealings The Federal Law No. (2) of 2006 on The Prevention of Information Technology Crimes
Civil Law
Law No.7/2006 Concerning Land Registration in the Emirate of Dubai Law of Obligations (DIFC Law) Personal Property Law (DIFC Law) by-Law No. (85 )/ of 2006 Regarding the Regulation of Real Estate Brokers’ Register in the Emirate of Dubai
Commercial Law
Federal Act No. 14 of the Year 1988 modifying some provisions of the Federal Act No. 18 for the Year 1981 organizing Trade Agencies. Federal Law No. 18 of 1981 Concerning Organizing Trade Agencies. Federal Law No. 18 of 1993 Commercial Transaction Law Federal Law No. 22 of 1995 Regarding Organization of the Auditing Profession Federal Law No. 4 of 1979 On Combating fraudulence and Cheating in Trading Dealings Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 Regarding The Financial Free Zones Federal Law No. 9 of 1993 Concerning controlling trading high value stones precious metals and stamping them. Union Law No. 13 Regarding Supervision of Import/Export and Transit of Rough Diamonds (Arab + English)
Company Law
Company Law Company Law Company Law Insolvency Law (DIFC Law) Limited Liability Partnership Law (DIFC Law)
Labor Law
Chapter 1 Definitions and Provisions Employment Contracts Records and Wages Employment Law (DIFC Law) Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 On Regulation Of Labour Relations Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 On Regulation Of Labour Relations Labour Law Chapter 10 Labour Inspection Labour Law Chapter 11 Penalties Labour Law Chapter 12 Concluding Provisions Labour Law Chapter 5 Workers Safety Protection Labour Law Chapter 6 Discipline Rules Labour Law Chapter 7 Termination and Severance Pay Labour Law Chapter 8 Compensation for Occupational Injuries Labour Law Chapter 9 Collective Labour Disputes Law No. 2 Of 2000 Apropos Civil Retirement Pensions And Benifits In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
Health Law
Bylaw No. (1) related to Description of Violations of Food and its handling Bylaw No. (2) related to Implementation of Risk-based system for control of Imported food to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Bylaw No. (3) related to Recall and Traceability of Food and Feed Bylaw No. (4) related to required documents & Health Certificates for Imported Food to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Bylaw No. (5) related to Official food Sampling & Schedules Bylaw No. (6) related to Food Hygiene throughout the food chain Federal Law No. 10 of 2008 In respect of Medical Liability Federal Law No. 20 of 1995 Medicines and Products Derived from Natural Sources Federal Law No. 29 of 2006 In Respect of The Rights of People with special needs Federal Law No. 4 of 1983 The Pharmaceutical Professions and Institutions Federal Law No. 7 Of 1975 Concerning The Practice Of Human Medicine Profession Law No (02) for the year 2008 in respect of Food within the emirate of Abu Dhabi Law No. 2/ year 2005 pertaining to Establishment of Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority & its amendments
Tax Law
Common Customs Law of the GCC States
Banking Law
By-Law No (85) of 2006 regarding the Regulation of Real Estate Brokers’ Register in the Emirate of Dubai DIFC Law No. 1 of 2006 Collective Investment Law DIFC Law No. 11 of 2005 Trust Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2006 Investment Trust Law DIFC Law No.1 of 2004 Regulatory Law DIFC Law No.12 of 2004 Market Law DIFC Law No.13 of 2004 Law Regulating Islamic Financial Business Draft Law No. 8 of 2007 Concerning Real Estate Development Trust Accounts in the Emirate of Dubai Dubai Law No. 12 of 2004: The Law of the Judicial Authority at Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai Law No. 12 of 2004: The Law of the Judicial Authority at Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai Law No. 9 of 2004: The Law Establishing the Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai Law No. 9 of 2004: The Law Establishing the Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai Law No. 9 of 2004: The Law Establishing the Dubai International Financial Centre FEDERAL LAW NO 6 OF 1985 Islamic Banks Federal Law No. 4 Of 2000 Concerning The Emirates Securities & Commodities Authority And Market Federal Law No. 4 of 2000 concerning the Emirates Authority and Market for Securities Commodities Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 Regarding The Financial Free Zones Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 Regarding The Financial Free Zones Law No (14) of 2008 Concerning Mortgages in the Emirate of Dubai The Regulations As To Disclosure And Transparency The Regulations As To Market Licensing And Supervision The Regulations As To Membership Of The Market The Regulations As To The Arbitration Of Disputes Arising From The Trading Of Securities And Commodities The Regulations As To The Functioning Of The Market The Regulations As To The Functioning Of The Securities & Commodities Authority The Regulations As To The Listing Of Securities And Commodities The Regulations As To The Listing Of Securities And Commodities The Regulations As To Trading, Clearing, Settlement, Transfer Of Ownership And Custody Of Securities UNION LAW No. (10) OF 1980 Concerning the Central bank, the Monetary System and Organization of banking
Communications And Media Law
DIFC Law No. 1 of 2007 Data Protection Law 2007 Federal Telecommunication Law by Decree No. (3) of 2003 as amended issued on 15 November 2003 Law No (6) for 2002 - Formation and Protection of the Telecommunication Network for Dubai Internet City. Law No. 1 of 2000 of the Emirate of Dubai establishing the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone. Law No. 2 of 2002 of the Emirate of Dubai – Electronic Transactions and Commerce Law
Transport And Maritime Law
Federal Law No. 20 of 1991 promulgating the Civil Aviation Law
Environmental Law
Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority Federal Law No. 1 of 2002 Regarding the Regulation and Control of the Use of Radiation Sources and Protection Against Their Hazards Federal Law No. 11 of 2002 Regulating and Controlling the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora Federal Law No. 11 of 2002 Regulating and Controlling the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora Federal Law No. 23 of 1999 Protection and Development of Marine Resources Federal Law No. 23 of 1999 Protection and Development of Marine Resources Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 Protection and Development of the Environment Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 Protection and Development of the Environment Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 Protection and Development of the Environment Federal Law No. 7 of 1993 for the Establishment of the Federal Environmental Agency As Amended by Federal Law No.30 of 2001 Federal Law number (11) of the year 2002 Concerning Regulating and Controlling the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora Incident Reporting Regulations 2008 Law No (1) 2002 Concerning Regulation and Control of the Use of Radioactive Sources and Protection against its Hazards as amended. Law No (1) concerning Regulation and Control of the Use of Radioactive Sources and Protection against its Hazards as amended. Law No (12) of 2008 Amending Some Provisions of Law No (17) of 2005 Concerning the Establishment of Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC). Law No (17) of 2005 Concerning the Establishment of Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC); Law No (17) of 2005 (as amended by Law No (18) of 2007) Law No (18) of 2007 Amending Some Provisions of Law No (17) of 2005 Concerning the Establishment of Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company Law No (19) of 2007 Amending Some Provisions of Law No (2) of 1998 Concerning the Regulation of the Water and Electricity Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Law No (2) of 1998 (as amended by Law No (19) of 2007) Law No (2) of 1998 Concerning the Regulation of the Water and Electricity Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Law No (23) 1999 Concerning Exploitation, Conservation, and Development of Living Aquatic Resources in the United Arab Emirates and its Executive Order issued by Ministerial Decree No. (302) of 2001. Law No (24) 1999 Concerning Protection and Development of the Environment as amended Law No. 11 2002 Concerning the Regulation and Control of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and its Executive Order issued by Council of Ministers Decree No. (22) of 2003. Law No. 16 2005 Concerning the Re-organization of the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi. (replaced Law No. (4) of 1996, as amended. Law No. 16 2005 concerning the Re-organization of the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi. (replaced Law No. (4) of 1996, as amended. Law No. 21 2005 for Waste Management in Abu Dhabi Emirate. Law No. 21 2005 for Waste Management in Abu Dhabi Emirate. Law No. 23 1999 Concerning Exploitation, Conservation, and Development of Living Aquatic Resources in the United Arab Emirates and its Executive Order issued by Ministerial Decree No. (302) of 2001. Law No. 24 1999 Concerning Protection and Development of the Environment as amended, and its Executive Order Law No. 4 of 1996 Establishment of the Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency (ERWDA) Law No. 4 of 1996 Establishment of the Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency (ERWDA) Streetworks and Access Regulations 2008 The Water Supply Regulations 2003 Water Quality Regulations
Intellectual Property Law
Emaraites copyright law NO 7 Year 2002 Federal Law No. 17 of 2002 Pertaining To the Industrial Regulation and Protection Of Patents, Industrial Drawings, and Designs Federal Law No. 37 of 1992 Concerning Trade Marks Federal Law No. 44 of 1992 Concerning the Organization and Protection of the Industrial Property of Industrial Patents, Drawings and Models Federal Law No. 7 of 2002 Copyright Law Federal Law No. 7 of 2002 Copyright Law
Energy Law
Federal Law No. 5 of 1983 Regarding Nurseries Law No (12) of 2008 Amending Some Provisions of Law No (17) of 2005 Concerning the Establishment of Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company Law No (12) of 2009 Amending Certain Provisions of Law No (17) of 2005 Concerning the Establishment of the Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company Law No (17) of 2005 Concerning the Establishment of Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) Law No (18) of 2007 Amending Some Provisions of Law No. (17) of 2005 Concerning the Establishment of Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) Law No (19) of 2007 Amending Some Provisions of Law No. (2) of 1998 Concerning the Regulation of the Water and Electricity Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Law No (2) of 1998 Concerning The Regulation Of The Water And Electricity Sector Law No (9) of 2009 Amending Certain Provisions of Law No (2) of 1998 Concerning the Regulation of the Water and Electricity Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi The Electricity Supply Regulations 2007 The Electricity Wiring Regulations 2007 (Revision 1)
Agriculture Law
Federal Law No. 223 of the year 2002 Concerning importation of honey bees. Federal Law No. 38 of the year 1992 Regarding the establishment of Nurseries and regulating of producing, importing and circulation of seedlings. Federal Law No. 39 of 1992 concerning production, importing and circulation of Fertilizers and Agricultural Conditioners. Federal Law No. 41 of 1992 Concerning Pesticides. Federal Law No. 42 of 1992 on production, importation and Circulation of Seeds and Tubers Federal Law No. 5 of 1979 concerning Agricultural Quarantine. Federal Law No. 6 of 1979 Concerning Veterinary Quarantine. Federal Law No. 6 of the year 1992 Concerning the amendments of some provisions of the federal law No.(5) of the year 1979 Regarding The Agricultural Quarantine. Federal Law No. 7 of the year 1992 On the amendment of some provisions of The Federal law number (6) of the year 1979 Regarding Veterinary Quarantine Ministerial Decision No. (428) of the year 2008 On extension the lift of ban for importing Somali chilled and frozen meat Ministerial Decision No. (488) of the year 2008 On lift the ban for importing all kinds of living Hoover animals their products and their offal from some of the Brazilian States Ministerial Decision No. (490) of the year 2008 On ban the importation all kinds of living ruminant animals, their products and their offal from the Republic of South Africa Ministerial Decision No. (491) of the year 2008 On ban importing all kinds of tamed, wild and ornamental living birds, their products and offal from Oxford Shire District in the United Kingdom Ministerial Decision No. (548) of the year 2008 On lift the ban for importing sheep, goats, their products and their offal from the cities of Boosaaso and Berbera in the Republic of Somalia Ministerial Decree No.(103) of the year 2003 Concerning ban of importation of all live birds and hatchery eggs from Holland. Ministerial Decree No.(112) of the year 2006 concerning ban importation of all kinds of living, slaughtered, domestic, wild, bred in captivity birds, and products and offals therefrom from Burkina Faso. Ministerial Decree No.(14) of the year 2004 Concerning ban the importation of all species of living birds and Hatchery eggs from the Republic of Vietnam. Ministerial Decree No.(162) of the year 2003 Concerning ban on importation of all live birds and hatchery eggs from Belgium. Ministerial Decree No.(170) of the year 2003 concerning issuance of the executive by law of the federal law No.(10) of the year 2002 regarding the practicing of veterinary profession. Ministerial Decree No.(170) of the year 2003 concerning issuance of the executive by law of the federal law No.(10) of the year 2002 regarding the practicing of veterinary profession. Ministerial Decree No.(175) of the year 2003 Concerning ban of importation of all live birds and hatchery eggs from Germany. Ministerial Decree No.(175) of the year 2006 on Ban importation of all species of living, domestic, wild ornamental birds, their products and offal from Fuon Town in Denmark . Ministerial Decree No.(238) of the year 2004 Concerning stop issuing importation permits of all species of cloven hooves live animals and their products from Para State in Brazil. Ministerial Decree No.(239) of the year 2004 Concerning stop issuing importation permits of all species of cloven hooves live animals and their products from Lurin State in Peru. Ministerial Decree No.(255) of the year 2003 Concerning Investigation procedures Of infectious Abortion Disease (brucellosis). Ministerial Decree No.(261) of the year 2003, concerning stop the new registration of speed and dhaw fishing boats. Ministerial Decree No.(276) of the year 2006 concerning ban importation of all kinds of living domestic , slaughtered, wild, Ornamental birds, their products and offal from Alava province in Spain . Ministerial Decree No.(313) of the year 2004 With regard to ceasing up of import permits for all species of birds and products thereof from Japan, Southern Korea and Thailand. Ministerial Decree No.(374) of the year 2004 Concerning ban on importing sheep, goat, cows, camels and deer from Saudi Arabia. Ministerial Decree No.(40) of the year 2004 Concerning ban on importation of all species of living birds and Hatchery eggs from Japan, Southern Korea, The People Republic of China (Hong Kong district) , Thailand and Taiwan Ministerial Decree No.(44) of the year 2006 on ban importation of all kinds of living tamed, wild, ornamental birds, their products and their offal from the Republic of Nigeria. Ministerial Decree No.(440)Of the year 2003 Concerning ban on importation of cows and their products from the United States of America (USA). Ministerial Decree No.(45) of the year 2006 On ban the importation of all hoofed living animals and their products from some Provinces in Argentina. Ministerial Decree No.(460) of the year 2001, concerning The executive By-law of the Veterinary Quarantine in The Cooperation Council for The Arab States of The Gulf. Ministerial Decree No.(53) of the year 2004 Concerning lift the ban on importation of Semen, Embryos and Leather from the European Union Countries, Eastern European Countries, Scandinavian Countries, Japan, Canada and USA. Ministerial Decree No.(6) of the year 2007 On ban the importation of all hoofed animals their products and their offal from Kenya, Somalia and thiopia Ministerial Decree No.(64) of the year 2005-03-02 On terms and conditions for importation of Pet Animals to the United Arab Emirates. Ministerial Decree No.(90) of the year 2006 on ban importation of all kinds of living tamed, wild, ornamental birds, their products and their offal from the Republic of Albany. Ministerial Decree No.(91) of the year 2006 on ban importation of all kinds of living tamed, wild, ornamental birds, their products and their offal from the State of Cameron Ministerial Decree No.(96) of the year 2006 on ban importation of all kinds of living birds, slaughtered, tamed, wild, bred in captivity, their products and their offal from the Republic of Niger Ministerial Decree No.(98) of the year 2004 Concerning ban on importation of Equidae family from the Republic of South Africa. Ministerial Decree Number (122) of the year 2007 on ban importation of all kinds of living, tamed, wild birds and falcons, ornamental birds their products and their offal from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Ministerial Decree Number (148) of the year 2007 On ban the importation of all hoofed animals, their products and their offal from the Republic of Tanzania Ministerial Decree Number (314) of the year 2007 On ban the importation of all species of domestic, wild and ornamental living birds, their products and their offal from the Republic of Togo Ministerial Decree Number (315) of the year 2007 On ban the importation of all species of domestic, wild and ornamental living birds, their products and their offal from the Republic of Czech Ministerial Decree Number (325) of the year 2007On ban the importation of all species of domestic, wild and ornamental living birds, their products and their offal from the Republic of India Ministerial Decree Number (329) of the year 2007 On ban importation of all species of living cloven hoofed animals and their products from the United Kingdom Ministerial Decree Number (349) of the year 2007 On ban the importation of all species of domestic, wild and ornamental living birds, their products and their offal from the Federal Republic of Germany Bayern district (Bavaria) Ministerial Decree Number (47) of the year 2007 on ban importation of all kinds of living birds, tamed, wild and ornamental birds, their products and their offal from Suffolk Area in the United Kingdom Ministerial Decree Number (49) of the year 2007 on ban importation of all kinds of living birds, tamed, wild and ornamental birds, their products and their offal from the Republic of Hungary Ministerial decision No.(10) of the year 2003 on Issuing the executive by-laws of the federal law No.(10) of the year 2002 concerning practicing the veterinary medicine occupation.
E-Commerce
Dubai Electronic Transactions and Commerce Law No. 2 of 2002 Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone law no 1 of 2000 Federal Law No. 1 of 2006 In Respect Of The Electronic Transactions And Commerce Federal Law No. 1 of 2006 On Electronic Commerce and Transactions issued on 30 January 2006 Law No. 11 of 2004 Amending the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zonde Law no (1) of 2000 Law No. 9 of 2003 Amending the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zonde Law no (1) of 2000 Ministerial resolution No.1 of 2008 regarding the issuance of Certification Service Provider Regulations
Commentated Laws
Copyright Law Labour Law in the UAE Taxation Law in the UAE UAE Law for Achitects
Law Sources
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce Central bank Dubai Financial Services Authority Dubai Health Authority Dubai Internationa Financial Center Dubai Internet City : Laws and Regulations Dubai Land Department Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology Emirates Identity Authority Environment Agency Federal Customs Authority Federal Electricity & Water Authority General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare General Civil Aviation Authority General Information Authority General Pensions and Social Security Authority General Transport Authority Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Ministry of Culture, Youth & Community development Ministry of Economy Ministry of Education Ministry of Energy Ministry of Environment and Water Ministry of Finance Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Health Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ministry of Interior Ministry of Justice Ministry of Labor Ministry of Presidential Affairs Ministry of Public Works Ministry of Social Affairs National Media Council Regulation & Supervision Bureau for the water and electricity sector Securities and Commodities Authority State Audit Institution Telecommunications Regulatory Authority UAE Government
