UAE laws by sector
UAE criminal, cybercrime, public security, emergency, narcotics, traffic and safety legislation.
Federal Law by Decree No. (34) of 2023
This federal decree-law criminalises specified acts of blasphemy, discrimination, hate speech, tribal strife and extremism and regulates related material, organisations, funding and special preventive measures. It replaced Federal Decree-Law No. (2) of 2015 on combating discrimination and hatred.
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Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2024
The federal traffic framework regulates road use, driving licences, vehicle registration and licensing, traffic-control powers, road-safety rules, offences and penalties, and newer subjects such as self-driving vehicles and modern technology. It replaced Federal Law No. (21) of 1995 and entered into force on 29 March 2025.
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Federal Decree by Law No. (10) of 2025
The Decree-Law establishes the UAE federal framework for anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and proliferation financing. It defines core offences, investigative and freezing powers, duties of regulated persons, national coordination mechanisms, enforcement measures and penalties, supported by Cabinet Resolution No. 134 of 2025 as its Executive Regulations.
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Federal Decree by Law No. (2) of 2025
The Decree-Law establishes the National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) as a federal authority, transfers specified federal anti-narcotics functions and assets to it, and defines its powers, governance, personnel, oversight, cooperation and enforcement framework. It entered into force on 1 January 2026.
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