Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (120) of 2024
- Issued Date: 22 Oct 2024
- Effective Date: 22 Oct 2024
- Official Gazette: No. 786
- Sector: Family and Community
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 10
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values sector in the United Arab Emirates. The law aims to establish a regulatory framework for events organized by competent authorities or involving foreign participation, in order to promote the UAE's civilized aspects and human values. The resolution empowers the Office of Civilization and Promotion of Human Values to coordinate with relevant authorities and develop organizational plans for annual events in this sector. This legislation is significant for businesses, organizations, and individuals involved in cultural, educational, or social events in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Art. 1-5)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values sector in the UAE. The purpose is to establish a regulatory framework for events organized by competent authorities or involving foreign participation, in order to promote the UAE's civilized aspects and human values. The law applies to all "activities, works, events, and services that aim to impact and promote civilized aspects and human values" in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Office: The Office of Civilization and Promotion of Human Values
- Sector: Activities, works, events, and services that aim to impact and promote civilized aspects and human values
- Concerned Authorities: Federal or local government authorities responsible for the sector
- Competent Authorities: Federal or local government authorities, or other civil and private authorities operating within the sector
- Events: Exhibitions, seminars, conferences, workshops, forums, meetings, and other related events within the sector, held or organized by the competent authorities outside the State, or organized within the State with the attendance and participation of foreign figures
(Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this Cabinet Resolution are: 1. The Office of Civilization and Promotion of Human Values, in coordination with the concerned authorities, shall develop and promulgate a regulatory framework for events held by the competent authorities or in which the competent authorities participate. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Art. 2) 2. The competent authorities shall provide the Office with the events that they will hold, organize, or participate in, to enable the Office to achieve its objectives and develop organizational plans for annual events. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Art. 3)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities responsible for enforcement and implementation of this Cabinet Resolution are: 1. The Office of Civilization and Promotion of Human Values, which is tasked with developing and promulgating the regulatory framework for events, as well as coordinating with concerned authorities. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Art. 2) 2. The head of the Office, who shall promulgate the necessary resolutions to implement the provisions of this law. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Art. 4) 3. The concerned authorities, which are federal or local government authorities responsible for the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values sector. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Art. 2, 3)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on the date of its issuance, which was 22 October 2024. The concerned authorities are required to execute the resolution within their respective jurisdictions, and it shall be published in the Official Gazette. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Art. 5)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is issued pursuant to the following UAE laws: - The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Concerning the Competencies of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended - Federal Decree-Law No. (4) of 2004 Concerning the Establishment and Organization of the Presidential Court, as amended - Federal Decree-Law No. (12) of 2022 Concerning the Establishment and Regulation of the Office of Civilization and Promotion of Human Values (Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values Sector, 2024, Preamble)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regulating Events in the Civilization and Promotion of Human Values 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.