General UAE Legal Questions LawCabinet Resolution No. (9) of 2021 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (9) of 2019 Concerning the Rights of Senior Emiratis

Article (1) Definitions The definitions described in the Federal Law No. (9) of 2019 shall apply to this Resolution. Other than that, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned thereto respectively, unless the context requires otherwise: Preferential Treatment : To give preference and priority to Senior Emiratis in terms of providing the services and processing of the transactions. Senior Emiratis Protection Unit : An organizational unit at the Ministry or the Competent Authority that is tasked with providing the protection mechanisms and measures for Senior Emiratis. Senior Emiratis Protection Specialist : A licensed person engaged by the Ministry or the Competent…

Article (2) The Right to Protection In coordination with the Relevant Bodies, the Ministry and the Competent Authority shall provide appropriate assistance to Senior Emiratis who have been exposed to any form of violence or abuse as follows: 1. Assign a hotline at the Senior Emiratis Protection Unit at the Ministry or the Competent Authority for receiving reports on confirmed or suspected abuse or violence cases experienced by any Senior Emirati. 2. The report shall be analyzed and assessed by the Senior Emiratis Protection Specialist, and the extent of harm experienced by the Senior Emirati against whom the underlying violence or abuse is exercised shall be determined according to the relev…

Article (3) Preferential Treatment Subject to the provisions of Article (10) of the Law, the Ministry and the Competent Authority shall, in coordination with the relevant federal and local government entities, give preference and priority to the interests of Senior Emiratis in respect of the following matters: 1. Assign seats for Senior Emiratis at the most frequented locations. 2. Provide the fit-outs required for Senior Emiratis at the public transportation means. 3. Provide a “Senior Emirati” poster on the vehicles of Senior Emiratis. 4. Any other services or preferential treatments to be added by the Ministry or the Competent Authority.

Article (4) Obligations of the Senior Emiratis’ Families The families of Senior Emiratis shall be required to: 1. Provide their food, drink and dress needs in proportion to their health condition. 2. Provide appropriate dwelling for them and equip the same with furniture in line with their needs. 3. Safeguard their physical, psychological and health safety. 4. Visit and communicate with them at their places of residence.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law of 2019 Concerning the Rights of Senior Emiratis 4 5. Cooperate with Senior Emiratis’ establishments and provide them with certified medical reports periodically or whenever needed.…

Article (5) Controls of Access to Services of Senior Emiratis’ Establishments Any Senior Emirati may reside at the Senior Emiratis’ establishments according to the following controls: 1. He shall be unable to take care of himself. 2. There shall be a certified medical report confirming that he is unable to take care of himself. 3. He shall have no caregiver, service provider or a breadwinner.

Article (6) Standards and Facilities 1. The Ministry shall, in coordination with the relevant entities in the State, determine and apply the Emirates Code for Qualified Environment to the locations allocated for Senior Emiratis. 2. The caregiver shall avail of the following job facilities:

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Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law of 2019 Concerning the Rights of Senior Emiratis 5 a. The priority to work on a flextime basis. b. The priority to perform a remote job in case there is an emergency affecting a Senior Emirati that requires the presence of an escort or caregiver. c. The priority to avail of part-time jobs. d. The priority to avail…

Article (7) Competences of Senior Emiratis Protection Unit The Senior Emiratis Protection Unit at the Ministry and the Competent Authority shall exercise the following competences: 1. Receive reports on any infringement of the rights of any Senior Emirati that are established according to the applicable legislation in the State. 2. Evaluate the reported case according to the form designed by the Ministry in coordination with the Competent Authority. 3. Take appropriate preventive measures to afford protection to Senior Emiratis on the matter of report, according to the provisions of the Law and this resolution. 4. Develop appropriate intervention plans, provide consultation and support to bo…

Article (8) Requirements to be Satisfied by Senior Emiratis Protection Units’ Staff 1. The Senior Emiratis Protection Specialist shall: a. Be a UAE national; b. Be of full legal competence; c. Be of good conduct and attitude and shall have never been convicted on the grounds of a crime involving moral turpitude or breach of trust, even if rehabilitated.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law of 2019 Concerning the Rights of Senior Emiratis 7 d. Be holder of a university degree in social, psychological or family sciences or a diploma in the said disciplines, with at least three years of experience in the social or health field. e. Success…

Article (9) Reconciliation Conditions and Controls 1. Reconciliation into the criminal cases involving the crimes described in the Law shall take effect in accordance with the following conditions and controls: a. Reconciliation shall take place prior to the issuance of a final judgment on the criminal case. b. Reconciliation shall be accepted by both the victim and the Ministry or the Competent Authority. c. Reconciliation shall take place in the presence of the Senior Emiratis Protection Specialist. d. A party to the reconciliation shall be a Senior Emirati. e. The perpetrator shall fill out the Undertaking Form designated by the Ministry or the Competent Authority. f. The injuries and har…

Article (10) Regulatory Resolutions The Minister shall issue the resolutions required for implementing the provisions of this Resolution.

Article (11) Repeals Each provision that goes against or is repugnant to the provisions of this Resolution shall be repealed.

Article (12) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force of the day following the date of its publication. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 01 Jumada II, 1442 AH Corresponding to: 14 January 2021

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