UAE Laws: 73 New Legal Rulings in 2023, Major New Website Clarifies All Legislation in English and Arabic
The UAE has launched a new online platform to explain and highlight laws in the country.
More than 73 new UAE laws and legislations were introduced in the country last year, as it constantly updates and enhances legislation.
New rules last year included laws governing health, sport, pensions, transportation and much more besides.
Cabinet reviews UAE legislation introduced in 2023
The new online platform includes federal legislation and laws, alongside their regulatory decisions and executive regulations, in both English and Arabic languages and was introduced following a UAE Cabinet meeting on Monday, February 5.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “Today, I chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting where we reviewed the country’s legislative plan and were briefed on the 2023 plan, within which more than 73 federal legislations were accomplished in the financial, banking, educational, health, and government regulatory sectors, indicating the highest number since the establishment of the union.”
Sheikh Mohammed noted that more than 1,500 specialists and 50 governmental teams took part in implementing this plan.
He said: “Our goal is to keep our legislations updated, flexible and adaptable to changes, ensuring the best business environment in the world.”
Sheikh Mohammed said: “Also today, we launched the UAE Legislation Platform an integrated platform which includes all federal legislation, decrees, executive regulations, and decisions issued in the country since the foundation of the Union in 1971.
“The platform is accessible for public and includes all legislation in force in both Arabic and English languages.
“Specialists and experts will be able to provide input on existing legislation, express opinions, and participate in the legislation drafting process through offering suggestions and observations.
“Our aim is to promote government transparency, enhance participation and engagement of various segments of society, and maintain the status of our legislative environment among the best globally”
The platform features more than 1.000 laws and regulations, and serves as an official platform associated with all local legislative platforms, and enables diverse segments of society including the private sector, to actively engage in reviewing federal law drafts and decisions in accordance with specified regulations.
Featuring an advanced search engine, the platform enables the public to access legislation smoothly, flexibly, and promptly. It also allows tracking amendments to laws and enacted legislation, providing a comprehensive record along with the corresponding time frames for these amendments.
Sheikh Mohammed added: “Within the UAE Cabinet agenda, we approved a new indicator for the Government, the ‘law enforcement’ indicator.
“It involves assessing the implementation of laws and their effects on investors, citizens, residents, or specialised groups. The objective is to measure the impact of the laws, update them if needed, and ensure equal application to all.”
Sheikh Mohammed noted that the UAE has established a global approach in its laws and procedures, its transparency is well-established, and the rule of law will remain a key priority.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai reviewed the National Legislative Plan of 2023, which included the issuance of 73 federal laws covering multiple sectors.
The new or updated legislation further facilitates procedures, reduces requirements of receiving services, and encourages doing business and activities related to various vital sectors.
They also enhanced coordination between federal and local governments entities. More than 1,500 specialists and 50 teams from federal and local governments as well as the private sector took part in implementing the legislative plan.
