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General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (29) of 2023

Dubai Law·29 of 2023

Issued Date
June 14, 2023
Effective from
June 14, 2023
Articles
3
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026
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Designates the Department of Economy and Tourism as the competent authority in Dubai to exercise duties and powers under federal law regarding public legal dire…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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    Article 1

    Article (1) a. The DET is hereby determined as the competent entity in the Emirate of Dubai in charge of exercising all the duties and powers assigned to the Competent Authority under the above- mentioned Federal Law by Decree No. (6) of 2022 and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof. In particular, the DET will be in charge of registering, licensing, and announcing the incorporation of Cooperatives; and overseeing and monitoring Cooperatives as well as their activities, Members, and shareholders. b. The DET may seek the assistance of public and private entities in exercising the duties and powers assigned to it under paragraph (a) of this Article. This assistance will be provided pursuant to an agreement which defines the rights and obligations of both parties. ©2023 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1 Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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    Decree No. (29) of 2023 Determining the Competent Authority in the Emirate of Dubai for Purposes of Implementing Federal Law by Decree No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Cooperatives Page 2 of 2 Validity of Previous Resolutions

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    Article 2

    Article (2) All the resolutions issued prior to the effective date of this Decree by the DET, in its capacity as the Competent Authority for purposes of implementing the provisions of the above- mentioned Federal Law by Decree No. (6) of 2022 and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof, are deemed valid. Commencement and Publication

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    Article 3

    Article (3) This Decree comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 14 June 2023 Corresponding to 25 Thu al-Qidah 1444 A.H.

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Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.

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