Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports
- Law Type: Federal Law
- Law Number: [no number provided]
- Issued Date: 24 Apr 2024
- Effective Date: 01 May 2024
- Official Gazette: No. 774
- Sector: Sport
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 77
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the executive regulation for Federal Law No. (4) of 2023 Concerning Sports. It sets out the detailed procedures and requirements for the registration of sports entities, the licensing of sports professions, the granting of sports sabbatical leave, and other key aspects of sports regulation in the UAE. The law aims to provide a comprehensive framework to support and develop the sports sector in the country, including through measures to promote sports talent, ensure athlete health and safety, and coordinate the construction of sports facilities. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024) The Resolution is significant for businesses, sports organizations, and individuals involved in the UAE sports industry, as it clarifies their rights, obligations, and the regulatory processes they must navigate. It establishes the General Authority of Sports as the key governing body responsible for implementing and enforcing the law's provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to provide the executive regulation for Federal Law No. (4) of 2023 Concerning Sports. It applies to all sports entities, sports professionals, and related activities within the UAE. The purpose is to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework to support and develop the sports sector in the country. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- Law: Federal Law No. (4) of 2023 Concerning Sports
- Competent Authorities: The Authority or any governmental relevant authority delegated by the Authority to grant sports profession licenses
- Sports Professions: Any work or job related to sports affairs as stipulated in this Resolution
- Professional Accreditation: Accreditation of the technical or scientific qualification to carry on any of the sports professions
- Licence: The license granted to natural persons to carry on sports professions
- Leave of Sports Sabbatical: A leave granted to train, prepare or participate in a sports tournament
- Sports Tournament: An official sports and competitive activity supervised by an authority or sports unit
- Contract of Sports Professionalism: A contract regulating the professional relationship between a player/coach and a sports entity
- Sports Facilities: Buildings and facilities designed for sports activities and events
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The Resolution imposes the following key obligations and requirements: 1. Sports entities must submit a registration application to the Authority and provide specified documents, including copies of founders' IDs, a permanent headquarters, and a copy of the entity's statute. (Art. 2) 2. The Authority must study registration applications, issue decisions to approve or reject within 20 business days, and publish approved registrations in the Official Gazette. (Art. 3) 3. Registered sports entities must inform the Authority of any amendments to their statute or administrative panel. (Art. 5) 4. Sports entities must obtain prior approval from the Authority and competent authorities before cancelling or suspending any sporting activity, except in certain specified cases. (Arts. 7-8) 5. Sports companies must comply with requirements such as taking a legal form, practicing approved sports activities, and having suitable sports facilities. (Art. 10) (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The Resolution establishes the following key licensing and registration requirements: 1. Sports entities must register with the Authority by submitting an application and required documents. The Authority must issue a decision to approve or reject the registration within 20 business days. (Arts. 2-3) 2. Sports professions must be licensed by the Competent Authorities. Individuals must obtain professional accreditation and a license to practice sports professions. (Arts. 26-32) 3. Sports entities must obtain prior approval from the Authority and competent authorities before cancelling or suspending any sporting activity. (Arts. 7-8) 4. Sports companies must fulfill licensing requirements from competent authorities to incorporate in the UAE. (Art. 10) (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The Resolution does not explicitly specify any rights or protections granted to individuals or entities under this law. The focus is on establishing the regulatory framework and requirements for sports activities and professions in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible for enforcement under this Resolution are: 1. The General Authority of Sports (the "Authority"): The main regulatory body responsible for implementing and enforcing the law's provisions, including registering sports entities, licensing sports professions, and approving the cancellation or suspension of sports activities. (Arts. 2-3, 7-8, 26-32) 2. Competent Authorities: Government authorities delegated by the Authority to grant licenses for sports professions. (Art. 1) 3. The Grievances Committee at the Authority: Responsible for hearing appeals against the Authority's decisions regarding the rejection of sports entity registrations. (Art. 4) (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Resolution does not specify any penalties for non-compliance with its provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Resolution states that sports entities must pay a designated fee when submitting a registration application to the Authority, but it does not specify the amount of the fee. (Art. 2) (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024, Art. 2)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The Resolution does not provide any explicit exemptions or exceptions from its requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The Resolution establishes a Grievances Committee at the Authority to hear appeals against the Authority's decisions regarding the rejection of sports entity registrations. Applicants whose registration applications are rejected may appeal the decision to the Grievances Committee within 21 business days. (Art. 4) (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024, Art. 4)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The Resolution specifies the following key deadlines and time limits: 1. The competent administrative unit at the Authority must submit its recommendations on a registration application within 10 business days of receiving the application. (Art. 3) 2. The Chairman must issue a decision to approve or reject a registration application within 20 business days of the application being submitted. (Art. 3) 3. Applicants must be notified of the Authority's decision within 10 business days of the decision being issued. (Art. 3) 4. Applicants whose registration is rejected have 21 business days to appeal the decision to the Grievances Committee. (Art. 4) (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024, Arts. 3-4)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Resolution references the following related UAE legislation: 1. Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Concerning the Jurisdictions of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended 2. Federal Law No. (4) of 2023 Concerning Sports The Resolution serves as the executive regulation for Federal Law No. (4) of 2023 Concerning Sports, providing the detailed procedures and requirements for implementing that law. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 1 May 2024, as stated in the "Effective Date" section. It was published in the Official Gazette No. 774 on 30 April 2024. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports, 2024)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law Concerning Sports for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.