General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (9) of 2025

Article (1) The CDA is hereby designated as the competent Government Entity in the Emirate of Dubai responsible for exercising all the functions, powers, and responsibilities assigned to the competent Local Government Entities under the above-mentioned Federal Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof. The CDA's mandate will include the licensing, oversight, and supervision of the Public-benefit Organisations licensed to conduct any of the Public-benefit Activities. Delegation of Powers

Article (3) All Government Entities and non-government entities, including Public-benefit Organisations, must fully cooperate with the CDA; comply with its directives on all matters related to the implementation of the Federal Law; provide it with the data, information, statistics, documents, and studies it requests to enable it to exercise its duties and powers under applicable legislation; and coordinate with the competent federal government entities on all matters related to the implementation of the Federal Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof. Repeals

Article (4) Any provision in any other legislation is hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Decree. Commencement and Publication

Article (5) 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 3 March 2025 Corresponding to 3 Ramadan 1446 A.H.

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