Article (2)
For the purposes of this Decree, the DCD will have the duties and powers to:
1. in coordination with the concerned entities, determine and classify Strategic Commodities
and related activities; and establish the requirements, rules, and regulations related to
dealing in Strategic Commodities, including exporting, re-exporting, importing, bringing in,
freighting, transporting, disposing of, seizing, and returning them to their country of origin;
2. in coordination with the concerned entities, determine vital sectors in the Emirate where
dealing in Strategic Commodities and conducting related activities are authorised;
3. issue the permits required for dealing in Strategic Commodities and for conducting related
activities in accordance with the rules and requirements that ensure the protection of
national security and protection of the Emirate against dangers related to illicit use of
Strategic Commodities;
4. control and inspect Strategic Commodities brought into the Emirate through all land, sea,
and air ports of entry, in accordance with the requirements and rules adopted in this respect
in coordination with the concerned entities;
5. monitor and inspect public and private establishments authorised to conduct any activity
related to Strategic Commodities, and take the necessary action in this respect;
6. issue certificates of origin for Strategic Commodities in coordination with the concerned
entities;
7. train individuals and establishments on how to handle Strategic Commodities and follow
the procedures for dealing in them;
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8. propose fees for the permits issued in accordance with the provisions of this Decree and
the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, in coordination with the Department of Finance;
and submit the same to the Executive Council for approval; and
9. exercise any other duties or powers assigned to it by the Executive Council.
Conditions and Procedures for Issuing Permits
