Laws in the UAE4 min read

We at BHMJ ensure you comply with the laws and regulations of our country (the United Arab Emirates).

These are the laws the residents and businesses of the UAE are bound to follow

(i) Federal Decree Law 2 of 2015: Combating Discrimination and Hatred

(ii) Federal Decree Law 29 of 2006: Protecting the rights of people of determination

(iii) Federal Decree Law 10 of 2017: Domestic Workers

(iv) Federal Decree Law 15 of 2020: Consumer Protection

(v) Federal Decree Law 24 of 2006: Consumer Protection (repealed)

(vi) Federal Decree Law 40 of 2006: Consumer Protection (repealed)

1974

(i) Federal Decree Law 4 of 1974: On State Security

1976

(i) Federal Decree Law 6 of 1976: On State Security Organism

(i) Federal Decree Law 9 of 1976: Concerning Juvenile Delinquents and Vagrants

1980

(i) Federal Decree Law 13 of 1980: Establishing the construction planning organization

(ii) Federal Decree Law 15 of 1980: Concerning Publications and Publishing

1983

(i) Federal Decree Law 5 of 1983: Concerning Nurseries

1986

(i) Federal Decree Law 8 of 1986: Concerning determination of the axle payload of vehicles using the paved roads in the state

1989

(i) Federal Decree Law 12 of 1989: On the Police and Security Forces

1992

(i) Federal Decree Law 5 of 1992: On the police college

(ii) Federal Decree Law 27 of 1992: On Wireless devices and communications

(iii) Federal Decree Law 36 of 1992: Concerning rehabilitation

(iv) Federal Decree Law 43 of 1992: Concerning the regulation of punitive facilities

1995

(i) Federal Decree Law 18 of 1995: Concerning Simple Crafts

2000

(i) Federal Decree Law 7 of 2000: Concerning the Emirates Real Estate Establishment

2001

(i) Federal Decree Law 2 of 2001: On Social Security

(ii) Federal Decree Law 7 of 2001: Concerning the appointment of the condemned citizens

(iii) Federal Decree Law 14 of 2001: On the Emirates Services Corporation

2002

(i) Federal Decree Law 9 of 2002: On the red crescent society in the United Arab Emirates State

2005

(i) Federal Decree Law 23 of 2005: On the Regulation of the Legal Profession

2006

(i) Federal Decree Law 9 of 2006: On the population register and identity card

(ii) Federal Decree Law 29 of 2006: Concerning The Rights of Handicapped

(iii) Federal Decree Law 51 of 2006: On Combating Human Trafficking Crimes

2007

(i) Federal Decree Law 7 of 2007: Concerning the issue of the law on pensions and social security

(ii) Federal Decree Law 12 of 2007: Concerning Traffic

2008

(i) Federal Decree Law 4 of 2008: Concerning The Regulation of the participation in camel races

(ii) Federal Decree Law 14 of 2008: Concerning The Official Gazette of the United Arab Emirates State

2009

(i) Federal Decree Law 4 of 2009: On the decorations, medals, and chevrons in the ministry of interior

(ii) Federal Decree Law 12 of 2009: The Prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons

2011

(i) Federal Decree Law 4 of 2011: On the establishment of emirates general petroleum corporation (Emarat)

(ii) Federal Decree Law 8 of 2011: On the reorganization of the state audit institution

(iii) Federal Decree Law 9 of 2011: On Land Transport

2012

(i) Federal Decree Law 1 of 2012: Concerning the custody of children of unknown parentage

(ii) Federal Decree Law 6 of 2012: On the Organization of the Translation Profession

2013

(i) Federal Decree Law 4 of 2013: Regulating the profession of notary public

2014

(i) Federal Decree Law 2 of 2014: On Small and Medium Projects and Enterprises

(ii) Federal Decree Law 7 of 2014: On Combatting Terrorism Offences

(iii) Federal Decree Law 8 of 2014: On the security of sports facilities and events

2015

(i) Federal Decree Law 3 of 2015: Concerning the Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC

(ii) Federal Decree Law 11 of 2015: On Controlling Trade in Valuable Stones, Precious Metals and their hallmark

2016

(i) Federal Decree Law 7 of 2016: Concerning the exploitation, protection and development of living water resources in the United Arab Emirates

(ii) Federal Decree Law 10 of 2016: On the regulation of the ministry of foreign affairs

(iii) Federal Decree Law 16 of 2016: On the establishment of the UAE Sports Arbitration Centre

2017

(i) Federal Decree Law 1 of 2017: On combating dumping and the countervailing and preventive measures

(ii) Federal Decree Law 5 of 2017: On the use of telecommunication in criminal proceedings

(iii) Federal Decree Law 6 of 2017: On the Reorganisation of the emirates centre for strategic studies and research

(iv) Federal Decree Law 7 of 2017: On the Tax Procedures

(v) Federal Decree Law 8 of 2017: On the Practice of Veterinary Profession

(vi) Federal Decree Law 14 of 2017: On Trading in Petroleum Products

(vii) Federal Decree Law 16 of 2017: Concerning nationality and passports

2018

(i) Federal Decree Law 1 of 2018: On Quran memorisation centres

(ii) Federal Decree Law 4 of 2018: On the organization and care for mosques

(iii) Federal Decree Law 9 of 2018: On Anti-begging

(iv) Federal Decree Law 13 of 2018: On Volunteer Work

2019

(i) Federal Decree Law 8 of 2019: On medical products, profession of pharmacy and pharmaceutical institutions

(ii) Federal Decree Law 9 of 2019: On the rights of senior emiratis

(iii) Federal Decree Law 12 of 2019: On the regulation of the space sector

(iv) Federal Decree Law 15 of 2019: Concerning the emirates securities and commodities authority and market

2020

(i) Federal Decree Law 4 of 2020: On guaranteeing rights related to movables

(ii) Federal Decree Law 6 of 2020: Concerning the regulation of labour relations

(iii) Federal Decree Law 8 of 2020: On the regulations of railways

(iv) Federal Decree Law 12 of 2020: Establishing the international centre of excellence for countering violent extremism

(v) Federal Decree Law 15 of 2020: Concerning the penal code

(vi) Federal Decree Law 28 of 2020: Concerning the Criminal Procedure Law

(vii) Federal Decree Law 29 of 2020: On Personal status

Source:  https://www.moj.gov.ae/en/laws-and-legislation.aspx