Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (206) of 2025
- Issued Date: 28 Nov 2025
- Effective Date: 13 Dec 2025
- Official Gazette: No. 813
- Sector: Telecommunication, Technology and Space
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 23
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the regulations and administrative penalties for violations of the legislation governing space activities and other related activities in the UAE space sector. It aims to provide a comprehensive framework for enforcing compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, including Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2023 on the Regulation of the Space Sector. The Resolution outlines a graduated system of administrative penalties, ranging from written warnings to fines and potential suspension or revocation of authorizations, to ensure the proper conduct of space-related operations and safeguard the interests of the UAE space industry. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 1-11)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The provisions of this Cabinet Resolution apply to any person who violates the legislation regulating space activities or other activities related to the space sector in the UAE. The purpose is to establish a comprehensive framework of administrative violations and penalties to ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, including Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2023 on the Regulation of the Space Sector. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The key definition provided in this Resolution is:
- The Decree by Law: Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2023 Regarding the Regulation of the Space Sector. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this Resolution are: 1. Persons must comply with the provisions of the Decree-Law on the Regulation of the Space Sector and the regulations and resolutions issued in implementation thereof. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 3(1)) 2. Persons must remedy any violations within the grace period specified in the violation notice served by the UAE Space Agency. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 3(1)(a))
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Resolution outlines the following administrative penalties for violations: 1. First Violation: A written warning with a grace period of up to 30 days to remedy the violation. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 3(1)(a)) 2. Second Violation: An administrative fine in accordance with the Schedule attached to the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 3(1)(b)) 3. Third Violation: The applicable administrative fine shall be doubled. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 3(1)(c)) 4. Fourth Violation: The applicable administrative fine shall be tripled, and the Agency may suspend the authorization, in whole or in part, for up to 6 months, renewable once. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 3(1)(d)) 5. Revocation of the authorization issued to the violator, in whole or in part. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 3(1)(e))
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The Resolution provides the following dispute resolution mechanism: 1. The UAE Space Agency must notify the violator of the decision imposing the administrative penalty within 15 working days, including details of the violation, the remediation period, and the penalties. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 5(1)) 2. Any person against whom an administrative penalty is imposed may file a grievance with the Chairman of the Board of Directors within 60 working days of becoming aware of the decision. The grievance must be in writing, state the grounds, and be accompanied by supporting documents. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 5(2)) 3. The Chairman of the Board of Directors must decide the grievance within 90 working days. The lapse of this period without a decision is deemed a rejection of the grievance. The decision on the grievance is final and cannot be appealed unless a grievance has been filed. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 5(2-3))
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Resolution does not specify any fees, charges, or financial provisions other than the administrative fines outlined in the penalty provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is related to and implements the following UAE legislation: - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended - Federal Law No. (14) of 2016 on Violations and Administrative Penalties in the Federal Government - Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2019 Regarding Public Finance, as amended - Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2023 Regarding the Regulation of the Space Sector - Cabinet Resolution No. (21) of 2023 Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector (which is repealed by this Resolution) (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution was issued on 28 November 2025 and came into effect on 13 December 2025, the day following its publication in the Official Gazette No. 813. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector, 2025, Art. 11)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulations of Violations and Administrative Penalties resulting from Violating the Legislation of Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector 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.