Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession
- Law Type: Federal Decree-Law
- Law Number: No. (18) of 2024
- Issued Date: 08 Mar 2024
- Effective Date: 16 Mar 2024
- Official Gazette: No. 771
- Sector: Labour, Residency and Professions
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 35
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the executive regulations for Federal Decree-Law No. (22) of 2022 Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession in the United Arab Emirates. The Resolution sets out the requirements and procedures for practicing the translation profession, including registration, licensing, technical inspection, and penalties for non-compliance. It aims to regulate and develop the translation profession in the UAE to ensure quality and professionalism. The Resolution is important for translation service providers, linguists, and businesses that rely on translation services in the UAE. It establishes clear rules and oversight to professionalize the industry. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The purpose of this Cabinet Resolution is to establish the executive regulations for Federal Decree-Law No. (22) of 2022 Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession in the UAE. The Resolution applies to all individuals and entities engaged in the translation profession within the country. It regulates the practice of the translation profession, including registration, licensing, technical inspection, and penalties for non-compliance. The overall aim is to develop and professionalize the translation industry in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- Sign Language: A means of communication used by the deaf, people with hearing disabilities, and those unable to communicate verbally, based on converting spoken words and phrases into hand and body movements.
- Managing Director: The Director Organisational Unit concerned with the affairs of Translators in the Ministry.
- Technical Inspector: The employee appointed in the Ministry to carry out the tasks of auditing and technical inspection of the work of Translators.
- Assessment: Annual Performance Assessment carried out by the Competent Department on the Translator's work.
- Decree-Law: Federal Decree-Law No. (22) of 2022 Concerning the Regulation of Translation Profession.
(Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this Resolution include: 1. The translation profession may only be practiced in the UAE after being registered in the List of Translators and Translation Houses and obtaining a license from the Competent Licensing Authority. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 2) 2. Translators must exercise due diligence to update their skills and keep abreast of developments in the field of the language they are licensed to translate, by attending at least one specialized training course per year. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 8) 3. Translators or Translation Houses must inform the Competent Department at least 10 working days before suspending their practice, and pay the prescribed fee. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 10) 4. Translators must hand over their ID and stamp to the Competent Department in cases of suspension, cancellation of registration, or removal from the Register. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 11)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The Resolution establishes a List of Translators and Translation Houses maintained by the Ministry. To be registered in the List, individuals and entities must meet the following requirements: 1. Submit a registration application on the prescribed forms and pay the required fees. 2. Pass a written and oral technical test administered by the Committee. 3. For sign language interpreters, they must be highly competent in sign language and spoken language, understand the deaf community, and have diverse translation skills. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 5-6) The Committee must decide on registration applications within 60 days. Rejected applicants may appeal the decision to the Competent Court. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 6)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible for enforcing this Resolution include: 1. The Committee: Reviews and decides on registration applications, cancellation requests, and suspension of activities. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 6, 9-10) 2. The Competent Judicial Authority: May seek the assistance of unregistered translators or translation houses in certain circumstances. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 7) 3. The Competent Department: Prepares annual performance reports on translators, submits them to the Committee, and takes necessary actions. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 12) 4. Technical Inspectors: Appointed by the Minister to review translator work, investigate complaints, and conduct inspections. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 13-14)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Resolution does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. It focuses on the administrative procedures for registration, suspension, and cancellation of translator and translation house activities.
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Resolution specifies the following financial provisions: 1. Applicants for registration must pay the prescribed fees. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 6) 2. Translators or translation houses must pay the prescribed fee to suspend their practice. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 10) 3. The Competent Judicial Authority shall bear the fees of any unregistered translators or translation houses it hires for translation services. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 7) The specific fee amounts are not provided in the Resolution.
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The Resolution does not specify any exemptions or exceptions to its requirements. It applies to all individuals and entities engaged in the translation profession in the UAE.
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The Resolution provides the following dispute resolution mechanisms: 1. Applicants with rejected registration applications may appeal the Committee's decision to the Competent Court within 30 days. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 6) 2. Applicants with rejected cancellation or suspension applications may appeal the Committee's decision to the Competent Court within 30 days. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 9-10) The judgments issued by the Competent Court in these appeals are final.
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The Resolution specifies the following key deadlines and time limits: 1. Translators or translation houses must inform the Competent Department at least 10 working days before suspending their practice. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 10) 2. The Committee must decide on registration applications within 60 days of submission. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 6) 3. The Committee must decide on cancellation or suspension applications within 60 days of submission. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 9-10) 4. Rejected applicants may appeal the Committee's decision within 30 days. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 6, 9-10)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is issued pursuant to and in implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. (22) of 2022 Concerning the Regulation of Translation Profession. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Preamble) The Resolution also repeals Cabinet Resolution No. (7) of 2014 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2012 concerning regulating the Translation Profession. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Art. 15)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution was issued on 08 March 2024 and came into effect on 16 March 2024, the day following its publication in the Official Gazette No. 771. (Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession, 2024, Issued Date, Effective Date)
Source Documents
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