Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition
- Law Type: Federal Decree-Law
- Law Number: No. (3) of 2025
- Issued Date: 20 Jan 2025
- Effective Date: 31 Mar 2025
- Official Gazette: No. 792
- Sector: Economy and Business
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 14
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution provides the ratios and thresholds for implementing the Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2023 Regarding Regulating Competition. It defines the criteria for establishing a dominant market position, sets minimum thresholds for notifying economic concentration operations, and repeals the previous resolution on competition regulations. The Resolution aims to provide clear guidelines for businesses to comply with the competition law and ensure fair market practices in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to provide the ratios and thresholds for implementing the Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2023 Regarding Regulating Competition. It applies to all undertakings operating in the UAE and aims to ensure fair competition in the market. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025, Art. 1-3)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- Decree-Law: Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2023 Regarding Regulating Competition
- Fiscal Year: A calendar year or a period of 12 months for which the relevant undertakings prepare financial statements to assess the Dominant Position or Economic Concentration
(Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this Resolution are: 1. Undertakings must not hold a dominant position exceeding 40% of the total transactions in the relevant market. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025, Art. 2) 2. Undertakings must notify the authorities of any economic concentration operations that meet the specified thresholds. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025, Art. 3)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not explicitly mention any specific rights or protections provided under this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Resolution states that the Minister shall issue the necessary resolutions for the implementation of this Resolution, but it does not specify any other authorities or bodies responsible for enforcement. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025, Art. 4)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance with this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not mention any fees, charges, or financial provisions under this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not provide any exemptions or exceptions under this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms under this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The only deadline mentioned in the Resolution is that it shall enter into force 60 days from the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025, Art. 6)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is related to and implements the Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2023 Regarding Regulating Competition. It also repeals the previous Cabinet Resolution No. (13) of 2016 on the Ratios and Controls Related to the Implementation of Federal Law No. (4) of 2012 Regulating Competition. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025, Art. 5)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution shall enter into force 60 days from the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, which was on 30 Jan 2025. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition, 2025, Art. 6)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Ratios to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law Regarding Regulation Competition 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.