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Dubai Law·18 of 2023

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September 13, 2023
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Plain-language summary

Amends Law No. 15 of 2021 by superseding definitions and replacing the term Border Crossing Points with Crossing Points throughout Dubai legislation.

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    Article 1

    Article (1) Article (2) of the above-mentioned Law No. (15) of 2021 is hereby superseded by the following: Definitions

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    Article 2

    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. Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. Government: The Government of Dubai. Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. ©2023 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every 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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    Law No. (18) of 2023 Amending Law No. (15) of 2021 Establishing the Dubai Council for the Security of Border Crossing Points Page 2 of 3 ICP: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security established pursuant to the above-mentioned Federal Law by Decree No. (14) of 2021. Ports of Entry: Any Border entry point within the Emirate, including land entry points, seaports, and airports. Borders: The borders of the Emirate, including the land and maritime borders and airspace boundaries of the Emirate. Government Entity: Any of the Government departments; public agencies and corporations; councils; authorities, including the authorities supervising Special Development Zones and free zones, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre; or other public entities affiliated to the Government. DCSPEB: The Dubai Council for the Security of Ports of Entry and Borders, established pursuant to this Law. Chairman: The chairman of the DCSPEB. Member: A member of the DCSPEB. General Secretariat: The general secretariat of the DCSPEB. Secretary General: The secretary general of the DCSPEB. Phrase Replacement

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    Article 2

    Article (2) The phrase “Border Crossing Points”, wherever mentioned in the above-mentioned Law No. (15) of 2021 and in any other legislation in force in the Emirate of Dubai, is hereby replaced by the phrase “Ports of Entry and Borders.” Publication and Commencement

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    Article 3

    Article (3) This Law will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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    Law No. (18) of 2023 Amending Law No. (15) of 2021 Establishing the Dubai Council for the Security of Border Crossing Points Page 3 of 3 Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 13 September 2023 Corresponding to 28 Safar 1445 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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