Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (151) of 2025
- Issued Date: 04 Nov 2025
- Effective Date: 15 Nov 2025
- Official Gazette: No. 811
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 22
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the service fees and administrative fines charged by the UAE Ministry of Culture. It establishes the fees for various services provided by the Ministry, including training courses, workshops, and the sale of publications. The Resolution also outlines a schedule of administrative fines for violations such as late cancellation of facility reservations, damage to equipment or materials, and delays in returning borrowed office supplies. The law grants the Cabinet exclusive authority to amend the fees and fines, and provides for a grievance process for contesting the administrative fines. Additionally, the Resolution exempts persons with disabilities and UAE nationals from certain fees, and exempts public welfare cultural associations and non-profit artistic institutions from facility rental fees. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Arts. 1-10)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the service fees and administrative fines charged by the UAE Ministry of Culture. The purpose is to establish a standardized framework for the fees and fines related to the Ministry's services and operations, in order to ensure transparency and consistency in their application. The Resolution applies to all individuals and entities seeking services from the Ministry of Culture within the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Ministry: The Ministry of Culture
- Minister: The Minister of Culture
(Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this Cabinet Resolution are: 1. The Ministry must levy the service fees prescribed in the Schedule annexed to the Resolution for the services it provides. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 2(1)) 2. The Ministry must levy an amount equivalent to the cost determined by the Ministry for participation in training courses and workshops. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 2(2)) 3. The Ministry must levy an amount equivalent to the printing cost for the sale of books and publications. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 2(3)) 4. The Ministry must apply an additional 20% fee to the service fees when such services are utilized during weekly holidays or official public holidays. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 2(4))
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Cabinet Resolution imposes the following administrative fines for violations: 1. Cancellation of the reservation of any hall, foyer, or facility less than seven (7) working days prior to the commencement date of the event: 10% of the total reservation value. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 3(1)) 2. Damaging, or causing damage to, any equipment or materials used in the facilities: Calculated based on the market value of equivalent equipment or materials to those damaged, assessed at the time the damage occurred. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 3(2)) 3. Damaging, or causing damage to, office supplies: Double the actual value of the damaged supplies. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 3(3)) 4. Delay in returning borrowed office supplies: 10 dirhams for each day of delay, provided that the total fine shall not exceed the value of the borrowed supplies. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 3(4))
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution provides a grievance process for contesting the administrative fines imposed under the law. Any interested party may submit a written grievance to the Ministry against any administrative fine within 15 days from the date of notification of the contested decision. The grievance must be reasoned and accompanied by supporting documents. The Ministry must decide on the grievance within 30 days from the date of its submission, in accordance with the procedures applicable at the Ministry. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 4)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The Cabinet Resolution provides the following exemptions: 1. Persons with disabilities ("People of Determination") and UAE nationals are exempt from the fees for participation in training courses and workshops. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 6(1)) 2. Public welfare cultural associations and non-profit artistic institutions are exempt from facility rental fees when carrying out their activities, in accordance with the controls and standards established by the Ministry. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 6(2))
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Cabinet Resolution does not explicitly specify any authorities or bodies responsible for the enforcement of the law. However, it does state that the Minister of Culture shall issue the resolutions necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 8)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Cabinet Resolution specifies the following fees and financial provisions: 1. The fees prescribed in the Schedule annexed to the Resolution for the services provided by the Ministry. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 2(1)) 2. An amount equivalent to the cost determined by the Ministry for participation in training courses and workshops. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 2(2)) 3. An amount equivalent to the printing cost for the sale of books and publications. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 2(3)) 4. An additional 20% fee applied to the service fees when such services are utilized during weekly holidays or official public holidays. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 2(4))
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Cabinet Resolution references the following UAE legislation: - The Constitution - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended - Federal Law No. (14) of 2016 Regarding Administrative Violations and Penalties in the Federal Government - Federal Decree by Law No. (26) of 2019 Regarding Public Finance, as amended - Cabinet Resolution No. (86) of 2020 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Culture and Youth The Resolution repeals Cabinet Resolution No. (86) of 2020 and any provision that contradicts or conflicts with its own provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Arts. 9-10)
When did this law come into effect?
The Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture was published in the Official Gazette No. 811 and entered into force on the day following the date of its publication, which was 15 November 2025. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture, 2025, Art. 10)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture 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.