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UAE Federal Decree-Law·Law No. (25) of 2018

مرسوم بقانون اتحادي بشأن المشروعات ذات الصفة المستقبلية

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
September 23, 2018
Effective from
September 23, 2018
Articles
2
Last synced
Sep 7, 2026
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  • Sets up a framework for long-term environmental and nature projects across the UAE.
  • Defines goals, management structures, and how these projects will be carried out.
  • Applies to government bodies and entities involved in environmental conservation work.
  • Aims to protect natural resources and promote sustainable development in the Emirates.

Establishes framework for future nature projects in the UAE, defining objectives, governance structures, and implementation mechanisms to advance environmental…

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    Federal Decree Law No. (25) of 2018 on the Projects of Future Nature We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Having reviewed: The Constitution; Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the competencies of Ministries and the powers of Ministers, as amended; and The Proposal of the Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future and the approval of the Cabinet, Hereby enact the following Decree Law: Article )1( The Cabinet shall be authorized to grant an interim license for the implementation of any innovative project based on modern technologies of a future character or using artificial intelligence, if there is no legislation in the State to regulate it, with the purpose of preparing a legislation to regulate the activity of the project in the State. To this end, the Cabinet may establish the conditions, controls and procedures necessary for the licensing and implementation of such projects, and may exempt it, for a temporary period of time, from any Federal legislation to the extent required for the implementation of the project. Federal Decree Law of 2018 on the Projects of Future Nature 1

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    Article )2( Any provision in conflict with this Decree Law shall be repealed. Article )3( This Decree Law shall enter into force from the date it is issued and it shall be published in the Official Gazette. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the UAE Issued by us in the Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi Date: 13 Muharram 1440 (AH) Corresponding to 23 September 2018

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    (AD) Federal Decree Law of 2018 on the Projects of Future Nature 2

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Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

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