Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (5) of 2017
- Issued Date: 27 Feb 2017
- Effective Date: 31 Mar 2017
- Official Gazette: No. 613
- Sector: Family and Community
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 24
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 1
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the conditions, controls, and procedures for disbursement of marriage grants in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of the law is to provide financial assistance to Emirati couples to help cover the costs of marriage. The resolution is significant for Emirati citizens as it outlines the eligibility criteria, application process, and potential penalties for non-compliance. The grants are intended to support low-income individuals and families, promoting marriage and family stability in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 1-10)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the disbursement of marriage grants to eligible Emirati citizens in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to provide financial assistance to Emirati couples to help cover the costs of marriage, with the aim of promoting marriage and family stability in the country. The resolution applies to all Emirati citizens who meet the specified eligibility criteria. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 1-3)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The key definitions under this law are:
- State: United Arab Emirates
- Ministry: Ministry of Community Development
- Minister: Minister of Community Development
- Department: Ministry's Competent Department in charge of marriage grants
- Grant: A sum of money disbursed as a marriage aid in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution
- Beneficiary: The Grant Applicant who meets the conditions established by the provisions of this Resolution
(Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this law are: 1. The applicant and their spouse must both be UAE nationals. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 3(1)(a)) 2. The husband's age must be at least 21 years old, and the wife's age must be at least 18 years old at the time of the marriage contract. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 3(1)(b)) 3. The applicant must be unable to afford the marriage expenses and costs, including low-income persons or those receiving social aid. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 3(1)(c)) 4. The applicant's net monthly income must not exceed AED 25,000 after deducting any retirement or housing allowances. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 3(1)(d)) 5. The grant application must be submitted within six months of the marriage contract date. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 3(1)(e))
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The law does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements for the marriage grant. The only requirement is the submission of the grant application and supporting documents to the Ministry's competent department within the specified timeframe. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 5-6)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The law provides the right to Emirati citizens to apply for and receive a marriage grant of AED 70,000 if they meet the eligibility criteria. The law also provides protections against the recovery of the grant in certain circumstances, such as the death of the beneficiary, the beneficiary's insolvency or bankruptcy, or the beneficiary becoming the sole breadwinner for their family due to the demise or incapacity of their father. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 2, 7)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Ministry of Community Development and its competent department are responsible for the enforcement of this law. The Minister or their authorized representative is empowered to issue the necessary resolutions for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution, as well as to approve any exceptions to the eligibility criteria. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 4, 8)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The law does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. However, it does provide for the recovery of the grant from the beneficiary in cases where the beneficiary has provided false information or used forged documents to obtain the grant, or if the beneficiary engages in fictitious acts to obtain the grant, such as divorce prior to the completion of the marriage procedures. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 7)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The law specifies that a financial marriage grant of AED 70,000 shall be paid to the eligible beneficiary in a single installment. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 2)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The law provides for the following exceptions to the eligibility criteria: 1. Where the applicant is a Person with Disability. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 4(1)) 2. Where the applicant is the sole breadwinner of their family within the income threshold, due to the father's death or inability to earn income by reason of illness, or the absence of a retirement pension. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 4(2)) 3. Where the applicant has previously been married, in cases where the wife has passed away or in other circumstances decided by the Ministry. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 4(3))
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The law does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms. It only states that the Minister or their authorized representative shall issue the necessary resolutions approving any of the exceptions referred to in Article 4. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 4)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The key deadlines and time limits under this law are: 1. The grant application must be submitted within six months of the date of executing the marriage contract. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 3(1)(e)) 2. The grant applicant and their spouse must attend the awareness-raising courses and lectures organized by the Ministry within one year of the date of submission of the marriage grant application. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 3(1)(f)) 3. The grant applicant must provide the required documents and papers not later than three months of the application submission date. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 3(1)(g))
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The law references the following related UAE legislation: - The Constitution - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 on the Competencies of the Ministries and Powers of the Ministers, as amended - The Federal Decree Law No. (11) of 2008 on Human Resources in the Federal Government, as amended - Cabinet Resolution No. (10) 2016 on the Organizational Structure of Ministry of Community Development (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 31 March 2017, the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette No. 613. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants, 2017, Art. 10)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Conditions, Controls, and Procedures for Disbursement of Marriage Grants 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.