UAE Aviation LawLaw No. (7) of 2015 Concerning Airspace Safety and Security in the Emirate of Dubai

Article (2) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: UAE: The United Arab Emirates. Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. DM: The Dubai Municipality. DCAA: The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. Director General: The director general of the DCAA. Airspace: The portion of the atmosphere extending vertically and horizontally above the territory of the Emirate. Airspace Safety: The procedures taken by the DCAA to ensure Airspace safety in accordance with the relevant recognised international standards. Air Route: The air route taken by an aircraft from taking off to landing on the runway. Heliport: A demarcated area whose coordinates are defined through signs, whether located on the ground or installed on top of buildings, on marine platforms, or on ships, which is designated for the safe landing and take-off of helicopters, and which meets all standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Warning Light: Lights and light systems installed on Towers and Facilities for the purpose of warning aircraft in accordance with the relevant recognised international standards. Airport: A demarcated area on the ground, on a rooftop, or on a water body, including the buildings, equipment, and Facilities wholly or partly designated for aircraft landing, take-off, or taxiing. Towers: Poles, aerials, and similar structures used in telecommunication and microwave systems. Facilities: Buildings, cranes, signboards, and their appurtenances which cause height increase within the Airspace.

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Law No. (7) of 2015 Concerning Airspace Safety and Security in the Emirate of Dubai Page 3 of 8 Profession: Any civil aviation-related activity conducted by a natural or legal person, including but not limited to training, preparation of air safety studies, tourist and recreational aviation, sports aviation, providing Aerial Advertisements, flying balloons, conducting advertising flights, aerial insecticide spraying, and similar activities. Navigation Easement: Any restriction imposed on real property adjacent to Airports or facing Air Routes, for the purpose of maintaining air safety and efficiency of Airport equipment. Aerial Advertisements: Advertisements using aircraft or balloons, whether by carrying or dropping advertising material or any other relevant method. Laser: A device which converts energy from various sources into an electromagnetic beam. Objectives of the Law

Article (4) Without prejudice to the provisions of the conventions and treaties to which the UAE or the Emirate is a party, and of federal civil aviation legislation, and for the purpose of achieving the objectives of this Law, the DCAA will have the duties and powers to: 1. supervise and approve all safety and security procedures for Airport facilities and systems in the Emirate; 2. supervise and approve the modification and upgrade of navigation equipment in accordance with international and local legislation, and international best practices;

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Law No. (7) of 2015 Concerning Airspace Safety and Security in the Emirate of Dubai Page 4 of 8 3. in coordination with the concerned entities in the Emirate, determine the requirements and specifications necessary for the construction of Heliports; 4. determine the requirements and specifications necessary for the provision and installation of Warning Lights on Towers, Facilities, and Heliports; 5. determine areas for recreational and sports aviation activities, gliding, aerial photography, aerial survey, and similar activities; 6. determine the requirements for the use of Laser, pyrotechnic displays, sky trackers, drones, and similar devices which may compromise Airspace Safety and security; and determine places where these devices may be used; 7. inspect Towers, Facilities, Heliports, Warning Lights, and any activities or acts which may compromise Airspace Safety and security; 8. inspect and monitor all civil aviation activities and persons practising the Profession; and 9. determine acts which constitute a danger to Airports, air navigation Facilities, aircraft, passengers, and air traffic. Airspace Safety

Article (8) a. In agreement with the DM, the DCAA may create Aviation Easements and determine their scope and the areas in which they are applicable in accordance with maps and plans approved by the Director General and the director general of the DM. Such maps and plans must be published in the Official Gazette of the Government of Dubai. b. Subject to the legislation in force, in agreement with the DM and the Competent Entities in the Emirate, and pursuant to the Aviation Easement, the DCAA may: 1. prohibit the construction of Towers or Facilities, the conduct of any activity, or the variation of land use in a manner that affects the relevant Aviation Easements or compromise Airspace Safety; 2. prohibit the construction of or remove buildings, Facilities, or any obstacles whatsoever that may exist in areas adjacent to or facing Airports existing in the Emirate or buildings housing air navigation equipment. c. Activities conducted in Aviation Easement areas may not be varied without first obtaining the relevant approval of the DCAA. Construction or Elevation Permits

Article (12) a. Without prejudice to any stricter penalty stipulated in any other legislation: 1. a person who compromises Airspace Safety in the Emirate in any manner whatsoever will be punished by imprisonment, a fine, or by both penalties. 2. a person who violates any of the provisions of this Law, or the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof will be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand Dirhams (AED 1,000.00), and not more than one hundred thousand Dirhams (AED 100,000.00). Upon repetition of the same violation within one (1) year from the date of the previous violation, the amount of the fine will be doubled. A fine must not exceed one million Dirhams (AED 1,000,000.00). The Chairman of the Executive Council will determine prohibited acts and their corresponding fines that must be imposed upon violators in a resolution he issues in this respect. b. In addition to the fine referred to in paragraph (2)(a) of this Article, the DCAA may take one or more of the following measures against a violator: 1. warning; 2. suspension of practice of the Profession for up to six (6) months; and/or 3. revocation of authorisation. c. The DCAA may, upon a written request submitted to it by an authorisation holder whose authorisation is revoked, and in accordance with the procedures and rules adopted by the DCAA in this respect, issue him a new authorisation after the lapse of one (1) year from the date of revocation. Remedy of Violation