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UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (76) of 2021

قرار مجلس الوزراء في شأن رسم فحص البلمرة الجزيئية (COVID-19)

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
August 30, 2021
Effective from
August 31, 2021
Articles
4
Last synced
Aug 31, 2026
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Plain-language summary

Sets out the fee structure for PCR COVID-19 testing in the UAE, establishing the cost framework for diagnostic tests conducted during the pandemic period.

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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4 articles

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    Article 1

    Article (1) 1. The Emirates Health Services shall collect a fee of (50) Fifty Dirhams for conducting the PCR test for (COVID-19) at hospitals, health facilities, and centers affiliated therewith. 2. The Minister of Health and Prevention shall be authorized to issue a resolution determining the categories exempt from the application of the fee referred to in clause (1) herein.

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) The aforementioned fee shall be collected through the means determined by the Ministry of Finance.

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) Cabinet Resolution No. (19) of 2021 Regarding the PCR Test Fee (COVID-19) shall be repealed.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the PCR Test Fee (COVID-19) 2

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    Article 4

    Article (4) This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from 31/08/2021. Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: Dated: 21 Muharram1443 A.H. Corresponding: 30 August 2021 A.D.

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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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