Legislation Details
- Full Title: Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency
- Law Type: Federal Decree-Law
- Law Number: [number] of 2023
- Issued Date: 28 Sep 2023
- Effective Date: 30 Sep 2023
- Official Gazette: No. 760
- Sector: Telecommunication, Technology and Space
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 32
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Federal Decree-Law reorganizes the UAE Space Agency, establishing it as an independent federal public entity with legal personality, financial, and administrative autonomy. The law defines the Agency's competences, which include proposing policies and strategies for the space sector, issuing approvals and permits, managing the National Space Fund, and supporting national and international space initiatives. The Agency is governed by a Board of Directors and led by a Director General, who are responsible for the Agency's operations and decision-making. The law also outlines the Agency's financial resources, service fees, and interaction with other UAE legislation. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023) The reorganization of the UAE Space Agency under this law is significant for businesses and individuals in the UAE's growing space sector. It establishes a centralized, empowered authority to regulate, support, and promote space-related activities, providing a clear legal framework for companies and researchers to operate within. The Agency's ability to issue approvals, manage funding, and represent the UAE internationally is expected to facilitate investment, innovation, and collaboration in the space industry. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Federal Decree-Law is to reorganize the UAE Space Agency, establishing it as an independent federal public entity with legal personality, financial, and administrative autonomy. The law defines the Agency's competences, which include proposing policies and strategies for the space sector, issuing approvals and permits, managing the National Space Fund, and supporting national and international space initiatives. The purpose is to provide a clear legal framework for the governance and operations of the UAE Space Agency in order to enable it to effectively regulate, promote, and develop the country's space sector. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 1-4)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The law provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Agency: The UAE Space Agency
- Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of the Agency
- Chairman: The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Agency
- Director General: The Director General of the Agency
(Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The law outlines the following key obligations and requirements for the UAE Space Agency: 1. Propose policies, strategies, and legislation related to the space sector and supervise their implementation. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 4(1)) 2. Issue approvals and permits for Space Activities and other space-related activities. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 4(2)) 3. Study, approve, and govern the financing process of the National Space Fund. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 4(3)) 4. Establish and manage investment projects in the space sector. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 4(4)) 5. Represent the UAE in international space-related agreements and organizations. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 4(14-15))
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible for the governance and enforcement of this law are: 1. The Cabinet: The Cabinet is responsible for forming the Board of Directors of the Agency, approving its organizational structure, human resources and procurement regulations, and service fees. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 5, 6(1)(d-f), 10) 2. The Board of Directors: The Board of Directors is the supreme authority responsible for the Agency's affairs, including proposing policies and strategies, issuing decisions and regulations, approving the budget and organizational structure, and appointing the Director General. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 6) 3. The Director General: The Director General is responsible for managing the Agency's operations, proposing policies and plans, preparing the budget, and appointing employees. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 7)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Federal Decree-Law is related to the following UAE legislation: 1. It references and is issued pursuant to Federal Decree by Law No. (46) of 2023 Regarding the Regulation of the Space Sector. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Preamble) 2. Where no specific provision is stipulated in this Decree-Law, the human resources, financial, contractual, accounting, and procurement legislation in force in the Federal Government shall apply to the Agency. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 13) 3. Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with this Decree-Law shall be repealed. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 15(1))
When did this law come into effect?
This Federal Decree-Law shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the day following the date of its publication, which was 29 September 2023. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency, 2023, Art. 16)
Source Documents
This article analyses Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency 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.