Legislation Details
- Full Title: Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry
- Law Type: Federal Law
- Law Number: [number] of 2000
- Issued Date: 18 Nov 2000
- Effective Date: 29 Nov 2000
- Official Gazette: No. 355
- Sector: Economy and Business
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 71
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 2
Summary
This Federal Law establishes the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, a public institution that coordinates the activities of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in each emirate of the UAE. The law defines the Federation's objectives, which include promoting national trade and industry, providing economic data and research to authorities, and representing the Chambers in local and international forums. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 2-6) The law is significant for businesses and individuals in the UAE, as the Federation of UAE Chambers plays a crucial role in advocating for the interests of the commercial and industrial sectors, facilitating cooperation between the private and public sectors, and supporting the overall economic development of the country. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 5-6)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The law establishes the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, which consists of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in each emirate of the UAE. The Federation is a public institution that does not aim to achieve profit, and its headquarters are located in Abu Dhabi. The law defines the Federation's objectives, which include coordinating the activities of the Chambers, supporting cooperation with federal and local authorities, and contributing to the development of commercial, industrial, and other economic activities. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 2-5)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The law provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Ministry: The Ministry of Foreign Trade
- Minister: The Minister of Foreign Trade
- Competent Authority: The Competent Federal Authority
- Chambers: The Chambers of Commerce and Industry established in each emirate of the UAE in accordance with its legislation
- Federation of UAE Chambers: The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the UAE
- Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of the Federation of UAE Chambers
- President: The President of the Board of Directors of the Federation of UAE Chambers
- Executive Office: The Executive Office of the Board of Directors
- General Secretariat: The General Secretariat of the Federation of UAE Chambers
(Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The law imposes the following key obligations: 1. The Federation of UAE Chambers must coordinate the activities of the Chambers and unify their efforts to achieve the purposes for which they were established. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 5(1)) 2. The Federation must work to overcome obstacles and solve problems faced by the Chambers in carrying out their activities. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 5(2)) 3. The Federation must support cooperation and coordination with federal and local authorities, as well as regional and international organizations and bodies whose activities are related to economic affairs. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 5(3)) 4. The Federation must attend to commercial, industrial, and other branches of economic activities and contribute to their development. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 5(4))
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The law establishes the following authorities and bodies responsible for the governance and enforcement of the Federation of UAE Chambers: 1. The Board of Directors, which is the supreme authority supervising the affairs of the Federation. The Board is responsible for approving the Federation's policies, plans, and budget, as well as issuing necessary regulations. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 16-22) 2. The Executive Office, which is responsible for implementing the decisions and recommendations of the Board of Directors. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 23) 3. The General Secretariat, which is responsible for the administrative and technical affairs of the Federation. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Art. 24)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The law does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. The legislation does not provide any information on penalties.
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The law references the following related UAE legislation: 1. Federal Law No. (1) of 1972, On the Competencies of the Ministries and the Powers of the Ministers, and the Laws amending thereof. 2. Federal Law No. (8) of 1973, On the Civil Service in the Federal Government, and the Laws amending thereof. 3. Federal Law No. (5) of 1976, On the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry. 4. Civil Transactions Code promulgated by Federal Law No. (5) of 1985, and the Laws amending thereof. 5. Federal Law No. (11) of 1992, On the Civil Procedures. 6. Federal Law No. (7) of 1999, Promulgating Pensions and Social Security Law. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
This Federal Law came into effect on 29 November 2000, the date of its publication in the Official Gazette No. 355. (Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2000, Effective Date)
Source Documents
This article analyses Federal Law On the Union of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry 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.