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 both families
and Senior Emiratis who are vulnerable to abuse or violence and get them familiarized with
the legal basis for handling such cases.
5. Coordinate with the entities specializing in providing the psychological, social and health
treatment to Senior Emiratis who are vulnerable to abuse or violence.
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6. Keep a watchful eye on Senior Emiratis who are vulnerable to abuse or violence, provide
their needs, evaluate their situations and conduct periodic visits to them at their places of
residence and work, if any, in order to ensure the availability of their appropriate care and
support standards, identify the progress of their conditions and provide recommendations
thereon in coordination with the relevant entities.
7. Disseminate the Senior Emiratis’ rights culture in order to minimize the cases of abuse and
infringement that may befall them by all means possible.
8. Get involved in mediation and conciliation efforts between the Senior Emiratis and their
families, caregivers or any third party, without prejudice to the Law and this Resolution.
9. Take note of the investigation procedures into the crimes committed against any Senior
Emirati, if necessary.
10. Provide advice and guidance to the Senior Emiratis’ caregivers on the proper and sound
care techniques, potential risks, and the means available to avoid risks.
11. Provide training and qualification for the Senior Emiratis’ caregivers.
12. Manage, record, and follow up on the alternative family.
13. Document the complaints relating to the Senior Emiratis and keep the data of each case in
confidential records that can only be accessed by Senior Emiratis protection officers.
