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Editorial cover for Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2024 — Repeal of Certain Federal Laws

Active / in force2024

Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2024 Repealing Certain Federal Laws

Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2024

A federal legislative clean-up measure repealing seven older federal laws and providing transitional treatment for scholarship and student-aid arrangements linked to the repealed 1984 legislation. It also repeals conflicting provisions and took effect on the day following publication.

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Editorial cover for Federal Decree by Law No. (8) of 2025: Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defense Law

Active; in force2025

Federal Decree by Law No. (8) of 2025 Regarding the Establishment of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defense

Federal Decree by Law No. (8) of 2025

This Decree-Law establishes the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defense, sets its institutional status, competences, leadership and cooperation framework, and regulates key administrative, financial and enforcement matters. It entered into force on 1 January 2026.

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