Article (4)
Competences of the Committee
The Committee shall undertake the following functions and competences:
1. Coordinating with the competent authorities in the State in all matters relating to counter-
terrorism.
2. Exchanging information on any operation related to one of the crimes specified in Federal
Law No. (7) of 2014 Regarding Combating Terrorist Crimes, in coordination with the
competent authorities in the State.
3. Proposing legislation, regulations, and procedures related to counter-terrorism.
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4. Following up on the implementation of Security Council resolutions related to counter-
terrorism and other relevant international resolutions, in coordination with the competent
authorities in the State.
5. Preparing reports on the State’s situation and the efforts exerted thereby in the field of
counter-terrorism and submitting them to the Security Council counter-terrorism
Committee, and responding to all inquiries received from this Committee and other
concerned authorities in coordination with the competent authorities in the State.
6. Exchanging information on counter-terrorism with similar entities in other countries, the
United Nations, and other international and regional organizations, in coordination with
the competent authorities in the State.
7. Participating in regional and international meetings, conferences, and seminars related to
terrorism issues.
8. Any other functions related to counter-terrorism that are assigned to the Committee by
the Cabinet.