General UAE Legal Questions LawCabinet Resolution No.(95) of 2021 Regarding the National System for Tracking Trucks and Shipments in the State

Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of the provisions of this Resolution, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:

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Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the National System for Tracking Trucks and Shipments in the State 2 State : The United Arab Emirates. Authority : The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. Chairman : Chairman of the Authority. Government Entities : The federal or local ministries, authorities, public institutions, and companies wholly or partially owned by the federal or local government. Local Customs Departments : The customs authoritie…

Article (2) Scope of Application The provisions of this Resolution shall apply to all transported shipments and transport trucks operating within the territorial boundaries of the State, as well as those transiting through the State, as determined by the Authority.

Article (3) Registration on the System It is prohibited to carry out land freight transport within the State, through its customs ports, or in transit across the State’s ports without registration on the system and the installation of electronic tracking device on the truck or shipment, as specified under the provisions of this Resolution.

Article (4) Establishment of the System An electronic system shall be established within the Authority under the name "National System for Tracking Trucks and Shipments." The system aims to monitor and track the movement of both empty and loaded trucks within the State, and shall be used for the following purposes: 1. Supporting the security of the supply chain by providing data and information related to trucks and shipments and monitoring their movement through tracking the truck. 2. Gradually establishing an integrated system in accordance with the requirements of the entities involved in the project, and linking the system with other relevant systems, such as traffic and vehicle licensin…

Article (5) Competences of the Authority For the purposes of this Resolution, the Authority shall be responsible for establishing, implementing, monitoring, and supervising the System in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, in coordination with the relevant Government Entities, Local Customs Departments in the State, and the Operating Company. To that end, the Authority shall undertake the following: 1. Develop unified legislation and policies for the implementation of the Project in compliance with governance standards and the State’s obligations under regional and international agreements. 2. Restructure procedures among the Government Entities concerned with the System to en…

Article (6) System Data The System shall include the following data: 1. Truck Route Tracking Data (for tractor and trailer). In cases where two containers are transported on the same truck, tracking devices shall be installed on each container individually upon applying customs seals, with the device affixed to the container. 2. Driver and Truck Data. 3. Customs Declaration. 4. Any other relevant data as determined by the Authority.

Article (7) Procedures for Registration on the System and Required Documents Registration on the system and the installation of tracking devices shall be carried out in accordance with the following procedures: 1. The truck owner, or their representative, shall submit a registration application to the System. 2. All required documents, as determined by the Authority, shall be uploaded to complete the registration process. 3. The submitted data and documents shall be verified and reviewed, and the Authority shall respond either by approving or rejecting the application. 4. An appointment shall be scheduled for the installation of tracking devices on the truck. 5. The tracking devices shall be…

Article (8) Federal Central Operations Room The System shall be managed through the Federal Central Operations Room, which shall be responsible for the following: 1. Real-time and continuous tracking and monitoring of cargo and trucks transporting them, through direct electronic surveillance along their route, from their point of departure, as determined by the Authority, to their final destination. 2. Issuing instant reports to track the location of the truck on the map of the State using satellite systems or the telecommunications network, on a 24/7 basis, and measuring the time intervals taken for the trucks to reach their destinations, for the purpose of recording them in the operational…

Article (9) Obligations of Truck Owner 1. All truck owners shall comply with the following, in accordance with the mechanism and timeframe specified by the Authority: a. Registration on the system. b. Installation of electronic tracking devices on the truck. c. Periodic updating of their information. 2. If the truck owner ceases trucking operations, whether permanently or temporarily and for any reason, they shall notify the Authority. 3. The data submitted for registration or renewal on the system must be accurate and not misleading.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the National System for Tracking Trucks and Shipments in the State 7 4. Any other obligations as determined…

Article (10) Partnership with the Private Sector 1. The Authority may enter into a partnership agreement with the private sector for the operation of the System and the provision of services to the public, in a manner that ensures service efficiency and quality. 2. The revenue-sharing mechanism shall be determined in coordination with the Minister of Finance.

Article (11) Administrative Penalties The Cabinet may, based on a recommendation by the Chairman and upon a proposal by the Minister of Finance, issue a resolution specifying the administrative violations and penalties applicable to any person who violates the provisions of this Resolution, or the instructions or decisions issued in implementation thereof.

Article (12) Executive Regulations The Chairman shall issue the resolutions and instructions necessary for the implementation of this Resolution.

Article (13) Repeals Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution shall hereby be repealed.

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Article (14) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force three (3) months following the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: Dated: 20 Rabi' al-Awwal 1443 A.H. Corresponding to: 27 October 2021 A.D.

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