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General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (7) of 2026

Dubai Law·7 of 2026

Issued Date
February 27, 2026
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Oct 26, 2026
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    Article 1

    Article (1) Article (2) of the above-mentioned Decree No. (35) of 2021 is hereby superseded by the following: Delegation of Powers

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    Article 2

    Article (2) 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 27 February 2026 Corresponding to 10 Ramadan 1447 A.H.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) The Chairman of the Judicial Council of the Emirate of Dubai may: 1. delegate the powers to issue resolutions and take actions and measures, as assigned to the head of the local judiciary under the federal legislation in force in the Emirate of Dubai, to the President of the Dubai Courts, the Attorney General of the Emirate of Dubai, or any of the heads of Government Entities in the Emirate of Dubai; 2. delegate the power to grant and revoke law enforcement capacity for recording the acts committed in breach of the provisions of the federal legislation in force in the Emirate of Dubai to the heads of Government Entities. Law enforcement capacity will be granted and revoked in accordance with the provisions of the above-mentioned Law No. (19) of 2024, the ©2026 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. (7) of 2026 Amending Decree No. (35) of 2021 Concerning Designating the Head of the Local Judiciary in the Emirate of Dubai for the Purposes of Implementing Federal Legislation Page 2 of 2 resolutions issued in pursuance thereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate of Dubai; and 3. issue the resolutions required for the implementation of applicable federal legislation within the powers vested in the head of the local judiciary under said legislation. Commencement and Publication

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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