UAE laws by sector
UAE legislation governing religious affairs, charitable religious activity and related institutions.
Federal Law No. (5) of 2018
The federal Waqf law regulates the creation, validity, registration, administration, investment, supervision, amendment and termination of endowments in the UAE, including family, charitable and joint Waqf structures.
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Federal Law No. (1) of 2018
This law regulates private centres that teach and memorise the Holy Quran, including licensing, permitted activities, management, teachers, curricula, premises, finance, supervision, violations and closure.
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Federal Law No. (9) of 2023
Federal Law No. (9) of 2023 creates a UAE-wide framework for licensing, governing, financing, supervising and regulating houses and rooms of worship for non-Muslims, including founders, boards, bank accounts, records, prohibited activities, administrative penalties, dissolution and regularisation.
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Federal Law No. (2) of 2024
Federal Law No. (2) of 2024 establishes the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat as an independent federal public authority and defines its governance and powers over Islamic affairs, mosques, religious guidance, Quran-related activities, Hajj and Umrah, endowments and Zakat.
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