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Who is empowered to impose administrative fines for violations of weights and dimensions, and can more than one fine be imposed for the same violation during a single trip? | **Issue:** Who is authorized to impose administrative fines for violations of weights and dimensions, and what are the legal restrictions regarding the imposition of multiple fines for the same violation during a single trip?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Article (4), clauses 1–3, the Minister, the head of the Competent Autho... | {
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"law_number": "138",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (138) of 2023 Regulating the Weights and Dimensions of Heavy Vehicles and the Administrative Penalties Imposed Upon its Violation.pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
How do I renew the registration of a foreign company branch in the auditors' register and what is the fee? | Issue: You need to renew a foreign company branch's registration in the auditors' register. Rule: The Cabinet Resolution sets the renewal fee at AED 7,500 for each branch and for each year (item 58). Application: Submit the renewal application to the Ministry of Economy and pay AED 7,500 per branch for the year of rene... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "20",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (20) of 2020 Concerning the Services Provided by the Ministry of Economy.pdf",
"year": "2020"
} | |
What is the difference between a Type Test Certificate and the Declaration of Conformity under Conformity Module C? | **Issue:**
What are the legal and procedural differences between a Type Test Certificate and a Declaration of Conformity under Conformity Module C?
**Rule:**
* **Type Test Certificate:** Under Clause 6, this certificate is issued by the Concerned Authority following the assessment and testing of a type. It must reco... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "105",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (105) of 2024 On the Technical Regulations for Legal Measuring Instruments.pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
Who is responsible for repairs when a lower floor risks causing collapse of an upper floor, and what remedies exist if the lower-floor owner fails to act? | **Issue:**
Who is responsible for repairs when a lower floor risks causing the collapse of an upper floor, and what legal remedies are available to the upper-floor owner if the lower-floor owner fails to act?
**Rule:**
Under UAE law, the following provisions of the Civil Code apply:
- **Article 1194(1):** The owner of... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
What does Article 18 of Federal Law No. 40/2006 require? | Issue: What is required of entities handling toxic chemical substances? Rule: Article 18 of Federal Law No. 40 of 2006 (the Chemical Weapons law) states that bodies dealing with toxic chemical substances and subject to the law must accommodate their situation in conformity with the law. Application: In practice this me... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "40",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No (40) of 2006 On the Prohibition of The Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use Of Chemical Weapons.pdf",
"year": "2006"
} | |
What is the administrative penalty for violating the rules on keeping a company's shareholders' register? | Issue: A company violates the Authority's regulations governing its keeping of the shareholders' register. Rule: Article 141 of Cabinet Resolution No. 102/2022. Application & Conclusion: Any company proved to have violated those regulations shall be subject to a fine of AED 100,000 (one hundred thousand dirhams) (Artic... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "102",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (102) of 2022 Promulgating the Administrative Penalties Regulations Regarding Acts Committed in Violation of the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (32) of 2021 regarding Commercial Companies... | |
How do I file an objection to a rehabilitation application and what happens after I file it? | **Issue:** What is the legal procedure for filing an objection to a rehabilitation application and the subsequent judicial process following the submission?
**Rule:** The procedural requirements are governed by the text preceding Article 293 and Article 293 of the Law.
**Application:** An objection must be submitted ... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "51",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Federal Decree-Law No. (51) of 2023 Promulgating the Financial and Bankruptcy Law.pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What decisions can the Competent Authority make after reviewing a registration application, and what remedies are available if an application is rejected? | **Issue:** What decisions can the Competent Authority make after reviewing a registration application, and what remedies are available to an applicant if the registration is rejected?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Clause 6, the Competent Authority, after reviewing a registration application, may: (a) approve the registration ... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "137",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (137) of 2023 Concerning the Accreditation and Registration of the Trust Instrument (1).pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What is the difference between the responsibilities of federal entities and those of 'concerned entities' under the National Content Program? | Issue: How do duties differ between federal entities and concerned entities? Rule/Application: - Federal entities (Article 8) are required to implement the program across all procedures and categories of their procurement contracts; apply the specified procurement evaluation and award mechanism referenced in Article 5(... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "72",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (72) of 2021 Regarding the National Content Program.pdf",
"year": "2021"
} | |
What procedural steps must be followed before imposing a disciplinary sanction on an inmate? | Issue: Whether an inmate can be disciplined without due process. Rule: Article 35 requires specific controls when imposing disciplinary sanctions. Application: Before any disciplinary sanction is imposed the institution must (a) conduct an investigation that confronts the inmate with the alleged act, hear the inmate's ... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "34",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2024 Regulating Penal and Correctional Institutions.pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
What constitutes a "warranty" and what obligations does it impose on the provider? | Issue: What is a warranty and what must a provider do under it. Rule: Article (1) defines "warranty." Application: A "warranty" may be written or implicit and is a declaration by the provider (or their representative) that the commodity or service is free from defects/flaws and complies with standard specifications. Th... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "15",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (15) of 2020 on Consumer Protection.pdf",
"year": "2020"
} | |
Under what circumstances must the principles be published, and what follows if they are not published within the 15‑day period? | Issue: When must publication occur? Rule: Article 20 mandates publication in the Official Gazette of principles issued by the Authority formed under Article 14, within 15 days from the day following issuance. Application: Whenever the Authority issues such principles, they must be submitted for publication and publishe... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "10",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (10) of 2019 on Regulating Judicial Relations Among the Judicial, Federal and Local Authorities.pdf",
"year": "2019"
} | |
How must diagnostic specimens be collected, packaged and transported according to the Regulations? | Issue: Proper collection and transport of diagnostic specimens from suspected animals. Rule (Article 5): the government veterinarian shall collect specimens and must (1) label tubes/containers with animal data and ID using waterproof pens; (2) place specimens in double plastic bags with a label stating contents and spe... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "8",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (25) of 2014 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (8) of 2013 on the Prevention and Control of Communicable and Epidemic Animal Diseases.pdf",
"year": "2013"
} | |
What is the difference between mortgaging registered instruments and promissory notes? | **Issue:**
What are the legal differences and formal requirements for mortgaging registered instruments versus promissory notes under UAE law?
**Rule:**
The formalities for these mortgages are governed by Article (164) of the UAE Commercial Transactions Law:
* **Article (164)(1):** Pertains to the mortgage of regist... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (50) of 2022 Concerning Promulgating the Commercial Transactions Law.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
Who can be subject to the fine prescribed in Article 26? | **Issue:** Who can be subject to the fine prescribed in Article 26 for violating the provisions of Article 22 under Federal Law No. 5/2019?
**Rule:** Article 26 of Federal Law No. 5/2019 stipulates that the prescribed fine applies to "any person" who violates the provisions of Article 22.
**Application:** The term "a... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (5) of 2019 Regulating the Practice of the Medical Profession.pdf",
"year": "2019"
} | |
What is the difference in fees between the technical report for a national ship of 500 tons or more and for a foreign ship of 500 tons or more? | Issue: comparing technical-report fees for national vs. foreign ships of 500+ tons. Rule: the fee schedule (section O) lists separate amounts. Application: the listed fee for a technical report for a national ship with total tonnage of 500 tons or more is AED 1,000, while the fee for a technical report for a foreign sh... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "12",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (12) of 2021 Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.pdf",
"year": "2021"
} | |
How do I apply for a time extension to meet the licensing requirements for a private notary office and what is the fee? | Issue: Procedure and cost for requesting additional time to meet licensing requirements. Rule: Cabinet Resolution No. 19 (2024), item 30. Application: Submit an application to the competent ministry/authority requesting the time extension and provide any required supporting documents; pay the prescribed fee at the time... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "19",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (19) of 2024 Determining the Fees for Transactions Conducted by the Public Notary and the Private Notary_s Fees (1).pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
Under what conditions must an entity's efficiency evaluation be "good" to obtain a permit, and are there exceptions? | Issue: Whether an entity needs a certain efficiency rating to receive a permit. Rule: Article (4) sets permit conditions; Article (2) lists evaluation indicators. Application: The Regulations require that the measurement of competence and evaluation of the authorised entity be "good" according to the approved indicator... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "3",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (96) of 2022 Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. (3) of 2021 Regulating Donations.pdf",
"year": "2021"
} | |
When can the Competent Authority suspend or withdraw a Certificate of Airworthiness, and what actions may it take afterwards? | Issue: Under what conditions may the Competent Authority suspend/withdraw airworthiness certification and what powers follow. Rule: Article 30(4) states that if the Competent Authority determines an aircraft registered in the State is unsafe or its type is unfit to fly, it shall suspend or withdraw its Certificate of A... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "20",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. 20 of 1991 Issuing the Civil Aviation Act.pdf",
"year": "1991"
} | |
What are an auditor's record-keeping obligations and what must he do if he is written off the Ministry's register? | Issue: Determine record-keeping duties and steps on being written off. Rule: Article 17 prescribes multiple obligations. Application/Requirements: (1) Keep clients' records for at least five years from the end of the last audited financial year and notify clients of that retention period (Art. 17(1)); (2) Maintain conf... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "12",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (48) of 2022 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (12) of 2014 Regulating the Auditing Profession.pdf",
"year": "2014"
} | |
Which entities or situations are exempted from the application of Federal Law No. 10 of 2020 (Pesticides)? | **Issue:**
Which entities or situations are exempted from the application of Federal Law No. 10 of 2020 concerning Pesticides?
**Rule:**
Federal Law No. 10 of 2020 (Pesticides), Article 2(2)(a), Article 2(2)(b), and Article 3.
**Application:**
Under Article 2(2)(a), the law exempts pesticides imported by universities... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "10",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (10) of 2020 Concerning Pesticides.pdf",
"year": "2020"
} | |
What are the main differences between a sports club and a sports association according to this law? | **Issue:** What are the main differences between a sports club and a sports association according to UAE law?
**Rule:** According to UAE law, specifically Articles 28-34, the distinctions between sports clubs and sports associations are outlined in terms of purpose, legal status, activities, membership, and obligation... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "4",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (4) of 2023 Concerning Sports.pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What is the legal definition of "Arbitration" under Federal Law No. (6) of 2018? | Issue: What does the Law define as Arbitration? Rule: Article (1) provides definitions. Application & Conclusion: Under Article (1), "Arbitration" is defined as a method regulated by the law through which a dispute between two or more parties is adjudicated under a binding award rendered by the Arbitral Tribunal as agr... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "6",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (6) of 2018 Concerning the Arbitration.pdf",
"year": "2018"
} | |
What administrative sanctions can the SCA impose if someone breaches the acquisition rules in Article 299? | Issue: Breach of acquisition rules. Rule: Article 300 empowers the SCA to impose administrative sanctions without prejudice to court remedies available to aggrieved parties. Application & Conclusion: The SCA may (1) send a notice of violation and set a correction deadline, (2) bar the violator from running for the boar... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "32",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies.pdf",
"year": "2021"
} | |
What is the difference between verifying conformity by testing each legal measuring instrument and by statistical methods? | Issue: How do the two verification methods differ? Rule: Module F (Clauses 3–5), including detailed requirements in Clauses 4-1/4-2 (individual testing) and 5-1 to 5-4 (statistical). Application: Verifying by testing each instrument (Clause 4) requires the Manufacturer to individually test every instrument using the ap... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "105",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (105) of 2024 On the Technical Regulations for Legal Measuring Instruments.pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
What are the penalties for instigating debauchery or prostitution in public and how do penalties change if the victim is under 18? | Issue: Penalties for instigating debauchery/prostitution and effect of victim's age. Rule: Articles 414 and 417. Application: - Article 414: Anyone found on a public road or frequently visited place instigating passers-by to debauchery by words or gestures faces imprisonment for up to six months and/or a fine up to AED... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Law by Decree No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
Under what climatic conditions must radar products operate and what testing is required to show compliance? | **Issue:** Under what climatic conditions must radar products operate in the UAE, and what testing is required to demonstrate compliance?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Article 6, paragraphs 1–3, radar products must be capable of withstanding UAE climatic conditions. Type approval and conformity assessment tests must include e... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "83",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (83) of 2022 Concerning the Technical Regulations for Vehicle Speed Measuring Devices (Radar).pdf",
"year": "2022"
} | |
What is Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 about? | **Issue:**
What is the subject matter of Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 and what are the formal requirements for a valid arbitration agreement under this legislation?
**Rule:**
Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 concerns Arbitration. Under this law, an arbitration agreement must be in writing. The requirement for a written agreemen... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "6",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (6) of 2018 Concerning the Arbitration.pdf",
"year": "2018"
} | |
How may a digital trader provide logistics services for fulfilling obligations under the Decree‑Law, and are there restrictions on charging consumers? | **Issue:**
How may a digital trader provide logistics services for fulfilling obligations under the Decree-Law, and what are the legal restrictions regarding charging consumers for these services?
**Rule:**
Pursuant to Article 14 of the Decree-Law:
1. A digital trader may provide logistics services, including storage,... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (14) of 2023 Concerning the Modern Technology-Based Trade.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
Under what options can a detained dangerous animal be handled and what conditions apply to those options? | Issue: What may be done with a detained dangerous animal. Rule: The Resolution permits certain dispositions, subject to animal welfare. Application: The text provides that qualified and licensed centres in the State may take possession of the detained dangerous animal if they are licensed to possess that species; alter... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "22",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (15) of 2019 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (22) of 2016 Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals.pdf",
"year": "2016"
} | |
What practices are prohibited for centres when performing medically assisted reproduction? | Issue: Which practices are forbidden for centres under the law? Rule: Article (9) of Federal Law No. 7/2019. Application: Centres are prohibited from performing fertilisation using a husband's sperm with an egg from any woman other than his wife, and from performing fertilisation using a wife's egg with sperm from any ... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "7",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (7) of 2019 Concerning Medically Assisted Reproduction.pdf",
"year": "2019"
} | |
What is the difference between a “Foreign Party net payment entitlement” and a “Foreign Party net payment obligation” under Article 17? | Issue: Distinguish two defined terms. Rule: Article (17)(3) and (4). Application/Conclusion: A Foreign Party net payment entitlement (Article 17(3)) is the aggregate amount the non‑insolvent would owe to the Foreign Party (including its subsidiaries and affiliates) after giving effect to netting under a Multi‑Branch Ne... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "31",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2024 Regarding Netting.pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
If an expert receives a total score of 55 on the Technical Inspection Report, what is their rating and how does the report address improvement? | Issue: What is the rating for a total score of 55 and how are improvements addressed? Rule: The scoring scale in Form No. (2) classifies 51–60 as "Average." Application: A total score of 55 therefore yields an "Average" rating. The Technical Inspection Report also assesses the expert’s extent of compliance with the com... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "21",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (17) of 2024 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (21) of 2022 Regulating the Profession of Experts before the Judicial Authorities.pdf",
"year": "2022"
} | |
What is the difference between an Ad-hoc Expert and a Subject-Matter Expert in terms of employment and nomination requirements? | **Issue:**
What are the legal distinctions between an Ad-hoc Expert and a Subject-Matter Expert regarding their employment settings and nomination requirements under the applicable regulations?
**Rule:**
According to Article 1, an Ad-hoc Expert is defined as an individual employed by a federal or local government enti... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "21",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (17) of 2024 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (21) of 2022 Regulating the Profession of Experts before the Judicial Authorities.pdf",
"year": "2022"
} | |
What are the requirements and steps to appoint a teacher or renew a teacher's employment contract at a private school? | **Issue:**
What are the legal requirements and procedures for appointing a teacher or renewing a teacher's employment contract within a private school?
**Rule:**
Pursuant to Article 23, the appointment or renewal of a teacher's employment contract in a private school requires the teacher to hold a valid teacher licens... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "18",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Federal Decree-Law No. (18) Of 2020 on Private Education.pdf",
"year": "2020"
} | |
How can the Governor freeze funds at a Central Bank–licensed financial institution and what are the steps and limits? | Issue: temporary freezing of funds suspected to be linked to crime. Rule: the Governor (or acting officer) may order freezing of funds held at financial institutions licensed by the Central Bank for up to seven business days upon an FIU request based on analysis of suspicious transaction reports and other information (... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "20",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (10) of 2019 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Illegal Organizations.pdf",
"year": "2... | |
How should a consumer proceed if the provider fails to repair, replace, return, refund or re-perform the service as required by Article 12? | Issue: The provider has failed to provide the remedies required under Article 12. Rule: Article 12 requires repair, replacement, return, refund, or free re-performance when a defect is found. Application (practical steps): 1) Notify the provider in writing of the defect and request the remedy required under Article 12;... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "15",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (66) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (15) of 2020 Concerning Consumer Protection.pdf",
"year": "2020"
} | |
What is the difference between a Full‑Time Employment Contract and an External Assignment Contract under this Resolution? | **Issue:** What are the primary differences between a Full-Time Employment Contract and an External Assignment Contract under the relevant UAE Resolution?
**Rule:** According to the UAE Resolution, the distinctions between a Full-Time Employment Contract and an External Assignment Contract are outlined in Articles 5, ... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "7",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (7) of 2025 Regarding the Human and Financial Resources Regulations for Mosque Employees of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat.pdf",
"year": "2025"
} | |
Can a member of the Federal National Council be prosecuted while the Council is in session? | **Issue:** Whether a member of the Federal National Council can be prosecuted or subject to penal procedures while the Council is in session.
**Rule:** According to Article 82, no penal procedure may be taken against a member of the Federal National Council while the Council is in session without the permission of the... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
How many physical samples and of what minimum length must be taken from each batch for initial testing of a rebar diameter? | **Issue:** What are the specific requirements regarding the number and minimum length of physical samples that must be taken from each batch for the initial testing of a rebar diameter?
**Rule:** According to the Testing Program provisions and page 15 of the Resolution, initial testing requires at least 50 tonnes of s... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "121",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (121) of 2023 Concerning the UAE Scheme for Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (1).pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
Can a borrower return the loaned item before the agreed period ends, and can the lender refuse to accept early return? | Issue: Early return and acceptance obligation. Rule: Article 869. Application: The borrower may return the lent thing before the loan period expires. However, if accepting that early return would be prejudicial to the lender, the lender is not obliged to accept it. Conclusion: Early voluntary return is permitted, but t... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
What are the Ministry's time limits and consequences for responding to restrictions or reaching a registration decision? | **Issue:**
What are the statutory time limits for the Ministry to decide on a trademark registration application and for an applicant to respond to Ministry-imposed restrictions, and what are the legal consequences of failing to meet these deadlines?
**Rule:**
According to Article 12 of the relevant UAE law:
- **Artic... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (36) of 2021 Concerning Trademarks.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What powers do police stations have within a confirmed epidemic area? | **Issue:** What are the specific powers and obligations of police stations within a confirmed epidemic area?
**Rule:** Under Article 6(c) and its sub-clauses (1) through (4), police stations are mandated to exercise specific control and enforcement measures to manage and contain outbreaks within an epidemic area.
**A... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "8",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (25) of 2014 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (8) of 2013 on the Prevention and Control of Communicable and Epidemic Animal Diseases.pdf",
"year": "2013"
} | |
What penalty applies if someone uses electrical current from Ministry systems without prior consent? | **Issue:** What are the legal penalties and financial liabilities for using electrical current from Ministry systems without obtaining prior consent?
**Rule:** Under Table (5) of Cabinet Resolution No. (12)/2021, the unauthorized use of electrical current from Ministry systems is a punishable offense subject to admini... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "12",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (12) of 2021 Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.pdf",
"year": "2021"
} | |
What is the difference between the legal requirements for logistics services and digital payment portals under this Decree‑Law? | **Issue:**
What are the distinct legal requirements and differences between logistics services and digital payment portals under the Decree-Law?
**Rule:**
The legal requirements for these services are governed by Article 14 (Logistics Services) and Article 15 (Digital Payment Portals) of the Decree-Law. Article 15 als... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (14) of 2023 Concerning the Modern Technology-Based Trade.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
In a contract based on an itemised list with unit prices, what should the contractor do if execution requires substantially exceeding listed quantities, and what are the consequences if he fails to act? | Issue: Excess quantities in a unit-price, itemised contract. Rule: Article 886(1)-(2) provides that the contractor must immediately notify the employer, specifying the expected increased price. If the contractor fails to give such notice, he loses the right to recover costs exceeding the itemised list. If the excess is... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
How much is the unemployment compensation and for how long can an insured receive it? | **Issue:** What is the amount of unemployment compensation provided to an insured individual and what is the maximum duration for which it can be received under UAE law?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Article 10(1), unemployment compensation is paid monthly at a rate of 60% of the insured’s subscription salary, subject to a ca... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "97",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (97) of 2022 Concerning Mechanisms and Controls for Implementing the Unemployment Insurance Scheme.pdf",
"year": "2022"
} | |
What is the difference between the "right to draw water" and a "right of passage of water"? | Issue: Distinguish two water rights. Rule: Articles 1382–1387 define the right to draw water; Articles 1388–1391 define rights of passage of water. Application/Distinction: The right to draw water (Art. 1382) is the entitlement to take turns using water for irrigation (use of sources, canals, public water subject to sp... | {
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"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
How does a company obtain approval for its head office under Article 6? (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) | Issue: How to get the head office approved so the company can lawfully operate. Rule: Article 6 mandates approval by the Competent Authority and relevant entities and requires the head office to meet conditions and be properly equipped in line with the executive regulation. Application: The company must follow the proc... | {
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"law_number": "37",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (37) of 2006 Concerning Private Security Companies.pdf",
"year": "2006"
} | |
How will the Cabinet implement Article 19 — what are the typical steps to issue the required rules and decisions? | Issue: How are the implementing rules and decisions issued under Article 19? Rule: Article 19 authorizes the Cabinet to promulgate required rules and decisions. Application: Under ordinary UAE administrative practice, the Cabinet (or delegated ministries/agencies) will draft executive regulations and ministerial/admini... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "40",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No (40) of 2006 On the Prohibition of The Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use Of Chemical Weapons.pdf",
"year": "2006"
} | |
What is the difference between scholarships for national students enrolled inside the State and scholarships for non-national students under these Regulations? | **Issue:**
What are the legal distinctions between scholarships granted to national students enrolled in higher education institutions within the State and those granted to non-national students under the Regulations?
**Rule:**
According to Article 10, for national students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions in... | {
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"law_number": "4",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (37) of 2015 Concerning the Financial Regulations of Federal Law No. (4) of 1984 Concerning Fellowships and Scholarships.pdf",
"year": "1984"
} | |
Under what circumstances are a father's actions regarding his child void or does he become personally financially liable for harm to the minor? | **Issue:** Under what circumstances are a father's actions regarding his child void or does he become personally financially liable for harm to the minor?
**Rule:** According to Article 136(1) of the UAE Civil Code, a father's actions can be deemed void if his misconduct is proven, resulting in the minor having no int... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "41",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law.pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
Who is required to comply with the requirements in Part 3 (Household Refrigerating Appliances)? | **Issue:** Which entities are required to comply with the requirements set forth in Part 3 regarding Household Refrigerating Appliances in the UAE?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2024, all economic operators involved in bringing household refrigerating appliances into the UAE market are subject to r... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "1",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (1) of 2024 Concerning the Technical Regulations on Efficient Energy Consumption for Home Cooling Devices in the United Arab Emirates (1).pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
Can a contracting supplier assign the contract or subcontract work to others without permission? | **Issue:** Whether a contracting supplier is permitted to assign a contract or subcontract work to another party without obtaining prior permission.
**Rule:** Under Article 34(1), a contracting supplier may not transfer (waive) the contract or any part of it to another supplier, nor subcontract, except after obtaining... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "11",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (11) of 2023 Concerning Procurement in the Federal Government.pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What does 'equivalency' mean in the context of marriage, who may raise non-equivalency objections, and on what basis is equivalency judged? | Issue: What is equivalency and who may object for lack of it? Rule: Article (42) states equivalency is required at the time of concluding the marriage contract; loss of equivalency later does not affect the contract. Equivalency is a mutual right of the woman and her fully capacitated guardian. The criterion for equiva... | {
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"law_number": "41",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law.pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
What do the terms "Office" and "Competent Licensing Authority" mean under these regulations? | **Issue:** What do the terms "Office" and "Competent Licensing Authority" mean under UAE regulations?
**Rule:** According to Article 1 of the relevant regulations, "Office" is defined as an office licensed by both the Competent Licensing Authority and the Ministry for carrying out the notary profession in the UAE. Add... | {
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"law_number": "20",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (16) of 2024 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2022 Regulating the Notary Profession (1).pdf",
"year": "2022"
} | |
Continue explaining the provisions of No. regarding Federal Decree by Law No. (28) of 2022 Concerning . | **Issue:**
What are the competences of the Tax Disputes Resolution Committee and the specific procedures and requirements for submitting an objection under Federal Decree by Law No. (28) of 2022?
**Rule:**
According to Article (31) of Federal Decree by Law No. (28) of 2022, the Committee is competent to:
1. Decide on ... | {
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"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (28) of 2022 Concerning Tax Procedures.pdf",
"year": ""
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How and when can a party challenge a document in the case on grounds of forgery? | **Issue:** How and when can a party challenge a document submitted in a case on the grounds of forgery?
**Rule:** Under Article 182, the Public Prosecution and any litigant are permitted to challenge any paper submitted in the case on the grounds of forgery.
**Application:** This challenge may be raised at any stage ... | {
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"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (38) of 2022, Promulgating the Criminal Procedures Law.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What does the term 'Taxable Person' include for the purposes of the provisions made applicable by Article 14.1? | **Issue:** What entities are included in the definition of a 'Taxable Person' for the purposes of the provisions made applicable by Article 14.1?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Article 14.2(a), a reference to a 'Taxable Person' includes a Constituent Entity and a Parent Entity, as applicable.
**Application:** For the purposes... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "142",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (142) of 2024 Imposing a Top-up Tax on Multinational Enterprises.pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
Who are the beneficiaries of the priority rights referred to in Article 1511, and how are their claims satisfied among themselves? | **Issue:** Who are the beneficiaries of the priority rights referred to in Article 1511, and how are their claims satisfied among themselves?
**Rule:** According to Article 1511, the beneficiaries are the holders of the rights specified in the provisions that follow this article. Their claims are satisfied as priority... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
Under what circumstances can tax paid in a foreign jurisdiction be deducted from Corporate Tax due in the UAE? | Issue: Whether tax paid abroad can reduce UAE Corporate Tax. Rule: The Decree‑Law defines "Foreign Tax Credit" as tax paid under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction on income or profits that may be deducted from the Corporate Tax due, subject to the conditions of Clause 2 of Article 47. Application: If a taxpayer has pa... | {
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"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (47) of 2022 Concerning Corporate and Business Tax.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What is the fine for installing directional or advertising signboards without a license or failing to remove them from road reserves and related locations? | **Issue:** What are the administrative fines for installing directional or advertising signboards without a license, violating license conditions, or failing to remove them from road reserves, lighting poles, bridge edges, or tunnel entrances?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Table (5) of Cabinet Resolution No. (12) of 2021, pen... | {
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"law_number": "12",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (12) of 2021 Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.pdf",
"year": "2021"
} | |
What are the procedures for seizing, sealing and handling chattels found during a search, and how can a person challenge precautionary seals? | **Issue:** What are the procedures for seizing, sealing, and handling chattels found during a search, and how can a person challenge precautionary seals?
**Rule:** According to UAE law, specifically Articles 60, 61, and 62, Judicial Police Officers are authorized to seize chattels involved in or resulting from a crime... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (38) of 2022, Promulgating the Criminal Procedures Law.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What disciplinary penalties can be imposed on individuals who hold a licence to manage or teach at a Holy Quran memorisation private centre? | Issue: What disciplinary sanctions apply to licensed individuals. Rule: Article 17 sets out the disciplinary sanctions. Application: Individuals found in violation and who hold a licence to manage the centre or teach therein may be subject to one or more of the following: (1) Notification; (2) Warning; (3) Suspension o... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "1",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (1) of 2018 Regarding Holy Quran Memorisation Private Centres.pdf",
"year": "2018"
} | |
What is the difference in fees between registering a UAE practicing lawyer, a non‑UAE practicing lawyer, and registering to practice before the Federal Supreme Court? | **Issue:**
What are the differences in registration fees for UAE practicing lawyers, non-UAE practicing lawyers, and lawyers authorized to practice before the Federal Supreme Court?
**Rule:**
The applicable fees are set forth in the Table attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (11) of 2025.
**Application:**
According to ... | {
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"law_number": "11",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (11) of 2025 Regarding the Charges for Services Provided by Ministry of Justice Regarding the Regulations of the Legal Profession and Legal Consultation Profession.pdf",
"year": "2025"
} | |
What are the deadlines and main requirements for renewing a licence under this Resolution? | **Issue:**
What are the deadlines and main requirements for renewing a licence under the Resolution?
**Rule:**
According to the renewal provisions set out in the Resolution, renewal applications must be submitted to the Licensing Authority within a period of thirty (30) days before the licence expiration and must be a... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "141",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (141) of 2023 Concerning the Requirements for Licensing Professional Legal Persons and Professional Trustees.pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What does the annotation "(INN); salts thereof" mean in the context of items such as alprazolam or remifentanil in the Resolution? | **Issue:**
What is the legal interpretation and scope of the annotation "(INN); salts thereof" regarding substances such as alprazolam and remifentanil under the relevant regulatory framework?
**Rule:**
According to Cabinet Resolution No. 123/2024 (specifically relevant list entries such as 29 33 91 00 and 29 33 34 00... | {
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"law_number": "123",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (123) of 2024 On the Approval of the Lists of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in the States of the GCC.pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
What is the difference between the breaches covered by Article 20 and the clauses of Article 24 in these regulations? | **Issue:** What is the difference between the breaches covered by Article 20 and the clauses of Article 24 in the UAE regulations?
**Rule:** Article 20 addresses consumer safety communications, requiring providers to inform concerned parties and consumers about defects or dangers, including potential damages and preve... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "15",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (66) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (15) of 2020 Concerning Consumer Protection.pdf",
"year": "2020"
} | |
What annual elections can a Filing Constituent Entity make for Non‑Material Constituent Entities under the simplified calculations? | **Issue:** What annual elections can a Filing Constituent Entity make for Non‑Material Constituent Entities under the simplified calculations framework?
**Rule:** According to the relevant legal framework, the following provisions apply to simplified calculations for Non-Material Constituent Entities:
* **Article 8.... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "142",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (142) of 2024 Imposing a Top-up Tax on Multinational Enterprises.pdf",
"year": "2024"
} | |
What obligations does a Participant in a designated Financial Infrastructure System have to report insolvency under Article 135, and what exceptions exist? | **Issue:** What are the reporting obligations and exceptions for a Participant in a designated Financial Infrastructure System regarding insolvency events under Article 135 of the UAE law?
**Rule:**
Under Article 135(1), a Participant in a system meeting the conditions of Article 126(2) must notify the system operato... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (14) of 2018, Concerning the Central Bank and the Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What documents and information must be included when filing a geographical indicator application? | **Issue:** What documents and information are required to be included when filing an application for a geographical indicator under UAE law?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Article 23(2) of the relevant UAE legislation, an application for a geographical indicator must contain specific legal, descriptive, and evidentiary documen... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "57",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (57) of 2022 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law No. (36) of 2021 Concerning Trademarks.pdf",
"year": "2022"
} | |
How does the law treat use of genomic information by insurance companies compared with employers? | **Issue:**
How does UAE law regulate the use of genomic information by insurance companies compared to its use by employers?
**Rule:**
Under Article 20(1)–(2), insurance corporations are prohibited from requiring applicants to undergo genomic or genetic screening as a condition for coverage and are further barred from... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Law by Decree No. (49) of 2023 Regulating the Use of the Human Genome.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
Under what circumstances will a worker NOT be entitled to compensation for a work injury? | Issue: When is compensation excluded? Rule: Article (38) lists exclusionary circumstances. Application & Conclusion: A worker is not entitled to compensation if investigations by competent authorities prove any of the following: (1) the worker deliberately injured himself; (2) the injury occurred while the worker was u... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (33) of 2021 Concerning Regulating Labour Relations.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
Under what circumstances can the police enter a private place to take a psychiatric patient to a mental health facility? | **Issue:** Under what legal circumstances and conditions may the police enter a private place to transfer a psychiatric patient to a mental health facility?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Article 37 of Federal Law No. 10 of 2023 on Mental Health, the police may enter private places to transfer a psychiatric patient to a mental... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "10",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (10) of 2023 On Mental Health.pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What authority does the Regulatory Body have to set rules for regulating VASPs? | Issue: What regulatory rulemaking power exists. Rule: Article 33(2). Application: The Regulatory Body responsible for VASPs, within its competence, is mandated to issue the resolutions, circulars and procedures necessary to sufficiently regulate VASPs, taking into account already determined risks and ensuring complianc... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "20",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (10) of 2019 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Illegal Organizations.pdf",
"year": "2... | |
Which types of contracts made by an agent are invalid unless concluded in the name of the principal? | **Issue:** Which types of contracts entered into by an agent are considered invalid unless they are specifically concluded in the name of the principal?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Article 935, contracts involving gifts, loans, pledges, deposits, partnerships, sleeping partnerships, or the composition of disputes after deni... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
What are the applicant's record‑keeping obligations and what may happen if they fail to comply? | Issue: Required records and consequences for non‑compliance. Rule: Article 3(4) requires applicants to keep test reports that ensure product safety for at least ten (10) years from the date of last production and update the reports as needed. Article 3 also requires cooperation with Ministry requests and provision of d... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "121",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (121) of 2023 Concerning the UAE Scheme for Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What is the difference between the penalties for violating Articles 19–21 (Article 35) and conducting prohibited cloning or trait‑modification research (Article 38)? | Issue: Comparative penalties for two categories of offences. Rule: Article 35 and Article 38. Application & Conclusion: Violations of Articles 19, 20 and 21 are governed by Article 35 and carry a monetary penalty only: a fine of not less than AED 50,000 (fifty thousand) and not more than AED 1,000,000 (one million), or... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Law by Decree No. (49) of 2023 Regulating the Use of the Human Genome.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What rights does a pledgor have to manage and receive yields from pledged real property, and when do those rights end? | **Issue:** What are the rights of a pledgor to manage and receive yields from pledged real property, and at what point do these rights terminate?
**Rule:** Under Article 1413(1)–(2), a pledgor retains the right to manage the pledged property and to obtain its yield. This right persists until the date on which the pled... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
What is the difference in penalties between forging e‑documents of government entities and forging e‑documents of private entities? | **Issue:** What is the difference in penalties between forging electronic documents of government entities and forging electronic documents of private entities under UAE law?
**Rule:** Article 14(1) and Article 14(2) of Federal Decree-Law No. 34/2021.
**Application:** Under Article 14(1), the forgery of electronic do... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "34",
"law_type": "Federal Decree-Law",
"source": "Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2021 On Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes.pdf",
"year": "2021"
} | |
Under what circumstances do the Efficiency Indicators apply at each proficiency level, and what happens to indicators from lower levels when an employee advances? | Issue: Do efficiency indicators apply cumulatively and are they repeated at higher levels? Rule: The Resolution states Efficiency Indicators provide technical examples at each level, are indicative (other examples may exist), and each level of efficiency is cumulative — technical indicators from lower levels are not re... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "35",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (35) of 2020 On the Approval of the Performance Management System for Federal Government Employees.pdf",
"year": "2020"
} | |
How does a Higher Education Institution obtain Program Accreditation and what steps should it follow? | Issue: To lawfully offer, advertise or begin a study program an institution needs Program Accreditation. Rule: The Ministry grants Program Accreditation based on a comprehensive assessment of the institution's compliance with the Ministry's standards and conditions; institutions must not promote or admit students to a ... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (48) of 2021 On Higher Education.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
Who must submit debt documents under Article 9 of the Insolvency Law? | **Issue:** Who is required to submit debt documents under Article 9 of Federal Decree by Law No. (19) of 2019 Concerning Insolvency?
**Rule:** Article 9 of Federal Decree by Law No. (19) of 2019 Concerning Insolvency requires creditors—even if their debts are not yet due or are not guaranteed—to provide the expert wit... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (19) of 2019 Concerning Insolvency.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What happens to an easement when the dominant and servient properties come into a single ownership, and can the easement revive later? | Issue: Effect of unity of ownership and possibility of revival. Rule: Article 1374. Application & Conclusion: If the dominant and servient properties become owned by the same person, the easement terminates (Art.1374). However, the easement "shall arise again" if the reason for the termination—provided that reason is a... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
Which medical and laboratory measuring devices fall within the scope of Cabinet Resolution No. (90) of 2023? | **Issue:** Which medical and laboratory measuring devices fall within the scope of Cabinet Resolution No. (90) of 2023?
**Rule:** Cabinet Resolution No. (90) of 2023 applies to legal measuring devices used in Health Facilities and to devices imported or manufactured for those purposes. Article (2) of the Resolution sp... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "90",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (90) of 2023 Concerning the Technical Regulation for Obligatory Requirements for Medical and Laboratory Measuring Devices.pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What minimum coverage must the Foreign-Exchange Reserves provide for the Monetary Base, and can that percentage be changed temporarily? | **Issue:** What is the minimum coverage required for Foreign-Exchange Reserves relative to the Monetary Base, and can this percentage be changed temporarily?
**Rule:** Under Article 63(1), the market value of the Foreign-Exchange Reserves must not be less than 70% of the Monetary Base at any time. However, Article 63(... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (14) of 2018, Concerning the Central Bank and the Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What is the main objective of Cabinet Resolution No. (137) of 2023 concerning the Accreditation and Registration of the Trust Instrument? | Issue: What does the Resolution aim to achieve? Rule: Article (2) of the Resolution. Application: The Resolution sets out the mandatory requirements and procedures that the Competent Authority in each Emirate must apply when accrediting (pre-reviewing) and registering trust instruments. Conclusion: Its main objective i... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "137",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (137) of 2023 Concerning the Accreditation and Registration of the Trust Instrument (1).pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What is Federal Law No. 19 of 2002 about? | **Issue:** What is the subject matter and scope of Federal Law No. 19 of 2002?
**Rule:** Federal Law No. 19 of 2002 Concerning the Customs Duty payable on goods and materials imported from outside the Customs Union to the GCC Countries.
**Application:** This law regulates the customs duties applicable to goods and ma... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "19",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. 19 of 2002 concerning the Customs Duty payable on goods and materials imported from outside the Customs Union to the GCC Countries..pdf",
"year": "2002"
} | |
How do penalties differ between selling fishing tools that violate regulations and selling banned or undersized fish? | **Issue:**
What are the differences in penalties between selling fishing tools that violate regulations and selling banned or undersized fish under UAE law?
**Rule:**
Under Article 15, selling or displaying fishing tools and equipment that violate regulations carries tiered fines of AED 1,000 for the first tier, AED 3... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "120",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (120) of 2023 Concerning the Regulation of Administrative Violations and Penalties Concerning Living Aquatic Resources and Reconciliation Thereof (1).pdf",
"year": "2023"
} | |
What are the obligations and proper place/manner for delivery when a loan terminates? | Issue: Who must deliver the thing back, how, and where. Rule: Articles 870 and 871 (and the succeeding provision on place). Application: Upon termination or cancellation of the loan, the person who has the borrowed thing (the borrower or possessor) must return it to the owner and must not continue to use it unless a la... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
Who may enter into partnerships with the private sector to implement professional arrangements under these regulations, and which authorities must they coordinate with? | **Issue:** Which entities are authorized to enter into partnerships with the private sector for the implementation of professional arrangements, and which specific authorities must be involved in the coordination process?
**Rule:** Pursuant to Article 18, the Ministry or the Concerned Authority is empowered to enter i... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "6",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (133) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency (1).pdf",
"year": "2022"
} | |
What must a Trustee do when his powers expire for reasons other than death or loss of legal capacity? | **Issue:** What are the obligations of a Trustee when his powers expire for reasons other than death or loss of legal capacity?
**Rule:** According to Article 19(2) of the relevant UAE law, when a Trustee's powers expire for reasons other than death or incapacity, the Trustee is required to submit an audited final acc... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No (31) of 2023 Concerning Trust.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What exactly does the Decree consider a "Ship"? | **Issue:** What is the legal definition of a "Ship" under the Decree?
**Rule:** According to Article 1, a "Ship" is defined as every medium which operates or is designed to operate in a marine environment, regardless of its power, load, or purpose of navigation.
**Application:** This definition applies broadly to any... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (1) of 2001 Concerning the Guard of the State’s Land and Sea Borders.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
Who is entitled to establish a Professional Company under this Resolution and what partnership options are allowed? | **Issue:**
Who is entitled to establish a Professional Company for law and legal consultations under the Resolution, and what are the permitted partnership structures?
**Rule:**
According to Article 2(1), a UAE lawyer may establish a Professional Company for law and legal consultations either alone, in partnership wit... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "10",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (10) of 2025 Regarding the Regulations of the Work of Law Firms and Legal Consultancy Firms.pdf",
"year": "2025"
} | |
What factors must be examined to establish that increased imports caused or threatened to cause serious injury to the domestic industry? | Issue: Establish causation between increased imports and serious injury. Rule: The investigation must examine (a) the ratio and volume of the increase of imports (absolute or relative to State production); (b) the impact of those increased imports on the domestic industry — including sales, production, productivity, ca... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "1",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (8) of 2018 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (1) of 2017 Concerning Anti-Dumping, Countervailing, and Preventive Measures.pdf",
"year": "2017"
} | |
What minimum pay must trainees receive during post‑internship training, and can the health establishment make deductions? | Issue: Minimum remuneration and permissible deductions. Rule: Article (5). Application: During post‑internship training, an intern physician is entitled to a monthly remuneration of not less than AED 5,000 (provided internship was completed per rules), while a graduate of the Colleges of Medical Professions is entitled... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "9",
"law_type": "Cabinet Resolution",
"source": "Cabinet Resolution No. (9) of 2017 Concerning the Training of Graduates of Colleges of Medicine and Medical Professions Other than Physicians and Pharmacists.pdf",
"year": "2017"
} | |
How does transferring an "independent part of a business" differ from selling a single company asset for tax purposes? | Issue: Distinguish transfer of an independent business part from disposal of a single asset. Rule: The fragment references transfer of an "independent part of its Business" (Article 16(5)). Generally, tax systems treat transfers of business units differently from sales of individual assets because a business unit trans... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "",
"law_type": "",
"source": "Federal Decree by Law No. (47) of 2022 Concerning Corporate and Business Tax.pdf",
"year": ""
} | |
What does Article 1193 say about making alterations to the common parts of a building? | Issue: whether an owner may alter common parts. Rule (Art. 1193): No owner may make any alteration in the common parts without the consent of all owners. Exception: an alteration that increases the benefit of such parts and does not alter their purpose or prejudice other owners is permitted. Application: an owner must ... | {
"irac_converted": false,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
How may an owner cancel a musaqah if the worker becomes unable to work or is not to be trusted with the fruit, and what must the owner pay? | **Issue:** How may an owner cancel a musaqah if the worker becomes unable to work or is not to be trusted with the fruit, and what must the owner pay?
**Rule:** According to Article 831 of the UAE Civil Code, the owner of the crop may cancel the musaqah if the worker is unable to perform the work or is not to be trust... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "5",
"law_type": "Federal Decree Law",
"source": "Federal Decree Law No. (5) of 1985 Concerning the Issuance of the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates.pdf",
"year": "1985"
} | |
What extraordinary powers can the Executive Authority exercise during Martial Law, and are there any limits? | **Issue:** What extraordinary powers can the Executive Authority exercise during Martial Law, and are there any limits to these powers?
**Rule:** The Executive Authority may, by declaration or written order, take measures including: restricting assembly, travel, residence and access to places; arresting suspected pers... | {
"irac_converted": true,
"law_number": "11",
"law_type": "Federal Law",
"source": "Federal Law No. (11) of 2009 Concerning Martial Laws.pdf",
"year": "2009"
} |
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UAE Laws Q&A Dataset (IRAC Format)
A high-quality dataset of 9,477 question-answer pairs about UAE laws, formatted in IRAC (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) legal reasoning structure.
Dataset Creation
Source Documents
The dataset was built from a comprehensive collection of UAE legal documents, including:
- Federal Decrees and Laws
- Cabinet Resolutions
- Ministerial Decisions
- Civil and Commercial Codes
- Labor Law
- Traffic Law
- And more
Creation Process
Human-Written Seed Data: Manually crafted ~1,000 high-quality question-answer pairs directly from the source legal documents, ensuring accuracy and proper legal reasoning.
Synthetic Generation: The remaining samples were synthetically generated using the source documents as context, following the patterns established by the human-written examples.
Human Feedback & Validation: All synthetically generated samples underwent human review for:
- Legal accuracy and correctness
- Proper citation of articles and laws
- Clarity and completeness of explanations
- Adherence to IRAC format
IRAC Formatting: All responses were standardized to follow the IRAC legal reasoning format for consistency and educational value.
Dataset Description
All responses follow the IRAC format:
- Issue: Identifies the legal question or problem
- Rule: States the relevant law, article, or regulation
- Application: Explains how the rule applies to the situation
- Conclusion: Provides the final answer
Dataset Statistics
| Split | Samples |
|---|---|
| Train | 8,529 |
| Validation | 948 |
| Total | 9,477 |
Quality Metrics
- IRAC Format Coverage: 100%
- Duplicates: 0%
- Average Output Length: 1,143 characters
- Legal Citations (Articles): 83%+
Usage
from datasets import load_dataset
dataset = load_dataset("SalahALHaismawi/uae-laws-irac")
# Access splits
train_data = dataset["train"]
val_data = dataset["validation"]
# Example
print(train_data[0]["instruction"])
print(train_data[0]["output"])
Data Format
Each sample contains:
{
"instruction": "What are the penalties for traffic violations under UAE law?",
"input": "",
"output": "**Issue:**\nWhat penalties apply to traffic violations under UAE law?\n\n**Rule:**\nPursuant to Federal Traffic Law and its amendments...\n\n**Application:**\nThe law establishes a tiered penalty system...\n\n**Conclusion:**\nTraffic violations in the UAE are subject to...",
"metadata": {
"irac_converted": true
}
}
Example
Question: How can a female worker request maternity leave and what documentation is required?
Answer:
**Issue:**
What are the procedures, timing, and documentation requirements for a female worker
to request maternity leave under UAE law?
**Rule:**
Under Article 30(5) of the UAE Labour Law, an employer is mandated to grant maternity
leave upon the worker's request. Article 30(2) regulates additional unpaid leave
necessitated by illnesses related to pregnancy or childbirth.
**Application:**
A female worker may request maternity leave to commence at any time starting from
the last month of pregnancy. She must submit a medical certificate from a licensed
medical facility confirming the expected delivery date...
**Conclusion:**
A female worker should submit her maternity leave request along with a medical
certificate confirming pregnancy and expected delivery date. The employer must
grant the leave as specified under Article 30.
Intended Use
This dataset is designed for:
- Fine-tuning LLMs for UAE legal question answering
- Training legal AI assistants
- Research in legal NLP
- Educational purposes
Associated Model
This dataset was used to fine-tune Falcon-H1R-7B.
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Please read before using this dataset.
Not Legal Advice: This dataset is provided for educational and research purposes only. The information contained in this dataset does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
No Warranty: This dataset is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The creators make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information contained herein.
Consult Professionals: For any legal matters, users should consult with qualified legal professionals licensed to practice in the relevant jurisdiction. Laws and regulations may have changed since this dataset was created.
No Liability: The creators, contributors, and distributors of this dataset shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, or consequences arising from the use or misuse of this dataset or any information contained within it.
Research Use: This dataset is intended for machine learning research, model training, and educational purposes. Any application in real-world legal scenarios should be done with appropriate professional oversight.
Jurisdiction: This dataset focuses on UAE laws. Legal interpretations may vary, and users should verify all information with official legal sources and qualified professionals.
By using this dataset, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
License
Apache 2.0
Citation
@dataset{uae_laws_irac_2025,
title={UAE Laws Q&A Dataset (IRAC Format)},
author={Salah Al Haismawi},
year={2025},
publisher={HuggingFace}
}
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