UAE laws & legislation
A structured library of UAE laws, organised by legal sector.
Browse legislation by sector, open a dedicated page for each law, review the legal text and read a practical explanation with clear links back to official sources.
Legislation library
Find the legal framework before you act on it.
This library is designed for research and orientation. Each law page can include the statute or structured provisions, a plain-language explanation, key points, scope, dates and the official source used to verify the content.
Legal information is general and does not replace advice on how a law applies to a specific matter.
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UAE legislation categories
The category structure can be managed from the HZ Legal dashboard and is reflected automatically in this page and the main navigation menu.
Education
UAE legislation governing education, educational institutions, qualifications and related regulatory matters.
Healthcare
UAE healthcare legislation covering health services, medical practice, medicines, public health and related regulation.
Labour, Residency & Professions
UAE legislation on employment, labour relations, residency, professional licensing and regulated professions.
Economy & Business
UAE commercial, companies, insolvency, competition, consumer and broader business legislation.
Industry & Technical Standardisation
UAE industrial, product conformity, standards, metrology and technical regulation.
Finance & Banking
UAE banking, financial services, insurance, payments, securities and related financial regulation.
Tax
UAE federal tax legislation, procedures, compliance and related Cabinet and ministerial decisions.
Justice & Judiciary
UAE civil, criminal and evidentiary procedure, courts, enforcement, mediation and judicial legislation.
Security & Safety
UAE criminal, cybercrime, public security, emergency, narcotics, traffic and safety legislation.
Telecommunication, Technology & Space
UAE telecommunications, digital services, data, technology and space-sector legislation.
Energy, Transport & Infrastructure
UAE energy, roads, transport, maritime, aviation and infrastructure legislation.
Family & Community
UAE personal status, family, child protection, social welfare and community legislation.
Environment & Natural Resources
UAE environmental protection, sustainability, agriculture, water and natural resources legislation.
Culture & Media
UAE media, publishing, creative industries, cultural heritage and content regulation.
Sport
UAE sports organisations, governance, competitions and sector regulation.
Faith & Religion Affairs
UAE legislation governing religious affairs, charitable religious activity and related institutions.
Government Affairs
UAE federal government administration, public-sector governance, procurement, HR and institutional regulation.
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Latest laws in the library
Federal Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Federal Law No. (12) of 2023
Finance & Banking
Public Finance
Federal Decree Law No. (26) of 2019
Finance & Banking
Central Bank and Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities
Federal Decree by Law No. (14) of 2018
Finance & Banking
Financial Stability Board
Federal Decree by Law No. (13) of 2023
Government Affairs
Regulating Railways
Federal Law No. (8) of 2020
Energy, Transport & Infrastructure
Credit Information
Federal Law No. (6) of 2010
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