Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (31) of 2015
- Issued Date: 27 Oct 2015
- Effective Date: 30 Oct 2015
- Official Gazette: No. 587
- Sector: Sport
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 89
- Chapters/Parts: 9
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the executive regulations for Federal Law No. (8) of 2014 Concerning the Security of Sports Facilities and Events. It sets out the obligations of sports facilities and event organizers, including requirements for security plans, licensing, and coordination with authorities. The Resolution aims to maintain security and safety in sports facilities and events, control audience behavior, and develop security standards. It is applicable to all sports facilities and events organized in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 1-2)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The Resolution applies to all sports facilities and events organized in the UAE. Its key objectives are: (1) maintaining security in sports facilities and events, especially protecting the sports audience; (2) controlling the behavior of the sports audience; (3) coordinating between authorities, sports facilities, and event organizers; and (4) developing security levels and efficiency in sports facilities and events. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- State: United Arab Emirates
- Ministry: Ministry of Interior
- Minister: Minister of Interior
- Undersecretary: Undersecretary of the Ministry
- Law: Federal Law No. (8) of 2014 on the Security of Sports Facilities and Events
- Competent Authority: A public police command in any Emirate that is concerned with the security of sports facilities and events
- Competent Entity: Any entity concerned with the engineering matters of facilities and buildings in each Emirate
- Sports Facilities: Buildings used for the purpose of management and implementation of Sports Events, whether public or private
- Sports Events: Every sports activity or event organized in a sports facility or a whereabouts designated for the organization of such activities and events
- Organizer: A natural or corporate person which organizes a Sports Event in a whereabouts designated for that purpose
- Private Security Companies: Companies licensed pursuant to Federal Law No. 37 of 2006
- Private Security Company Personnel: Security officers affiliated to Private Security Companies
- Facility Security Officer: A security officer appointed by the sports body to provide security service
- Event Security Officer: A security officer appointed by the Organizer to fulfill the security service for a Sports Event
- Police Observer: A police and security officer who undertakes the security supervision of the progress of Sports Events
- Security of Sports Facilities: Securing the safety of whereabouts and facilities designated for different types of sports
- Security of Sports Event: Providing safety and security means for each sports activity or event
- Sports Audience: Persons watching Sports Events within and around a sports facility
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The key obligations under this Resolution include: 1. Sports facilities and event organizers must hire private security companies to maintain security and order during sports events. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 3) 2. Sports facilities and event organizers must provide a sufficient number of private security personnel, both male and female, in coordination with the Police Observer. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 4) 3. Sports facilities and event organizers must prepare and implement an administrative and organizational guide approved by the Competent Authority, covering security plans, responsibilities, and emergency procedures. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 5-6) 4. Sports facilities and event organizers must coordinate with the Police Observer to identify and provide necessary security equipment and technologies. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 7-8) 5. Sports facilities and event organizers must train their personnel on security and crowd management. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 9) 6. Sports facilities and event organizers must comply with security and safety standards specified by the Civil Defense and Competent Authority. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 10)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The Resolution requires that: 1. Sports events must obtain prior approval from the Competent Authority, with applications submitted at least 15 days before the event date. For events in multiple emirates, approval from the Ministry is required, with applications submitted at least 30 days in advance. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 13) 2. The application for event approval must include documents such as licenses, security plans, and details on the event, venue, audience, and security personnel. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 14)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible under this Resolution are: 1. The Ministry of Interior, which is responsible for determining security plan mechanisms and approving multi-emirate events. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 11-13) 2. The Competent Authority, which is the public police command in each emirate responsible for the security of sports facilities and events. The Competent Authority approves security plans, coordinates with organizers, and ensures compliance with requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 1, 10-12) 3. The Competent Entity, which is the authority responsible for engineering and technical standards of sports facilities and event venues. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Art. 1, 10)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Resolution does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. The legislation does not provide details on penalties.
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Resolution is issued pursuant to and in implementation of Federal Law No. (8) of 2014 on the Security of Sports Facilities and Events. It references and builds upon the following other UAE federal laws: - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the Competences of Ministries and Powers of Ministers - Federal Law No. (12) of 1976 on the Police Force and Security - Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 promulgating the Penal Code - Federal Law No. (35) of 1992 promulgating the Criminal Procedure Law - Federal Law No. (37) of 2006 on Private Security Companies - Federal Law No. (2) of 2008 on Non-governmental Societies and Associations of Public Utility - Federal Decree Law No. (7) of 2008 on the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare - Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 2013 on Weapons, Munitions, Explosives and Military Equipment (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 30 October 2015, as per the Effective Date stated. It was published in the Official Gazette No. 587 on 29 October 2015. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events, 2015, Issued Date, Effective Date)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events 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.