General UAE Legal Questions LawCabinet Resolution No. (9) of 2019 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (5) of 2016 Regarding the Diplomatic Orders and Medals

Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Resolution, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates. Ministry : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister : The Minister of Foreign Affairs. Council : The Council for the Affairs of Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps.

-- 1 of 9 --

Cabinet Resolution of 2019 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law of 2016 Regarding the Diplomatic Orders and Medals 2 Members of the Corps : Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps. Order : A metal alloy made of pure gold, silver, bronze, or…

Article (2) Scope of Application 1. The provisions of this Resolution shall apply to current and former members of the Corps who are UAE nationals. 2. By way of exception to the preceding clause, the provisions of this Resolution shall apply to foreign members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps who have enhanced the State's relations with brotherly and friendly states and international organizations, or who have rendered distinguished and valuable services to the State, or whose work merits recognition.

Article (3) Precedence of Wearing Orders and Medals The order of precedence for wearing the Orders and Medals referred to in this Resolution shall be as follows: 1. Order of Diplomatic Merit - First Class 2. Order of Diplomatic Merit - Second Class 3. Distinguished Diplomatic Service Meda 4. Diplomatic Service Medal

-- 2 of 9 --

Cabinet Resolution of 2019 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law of 2016 Regarding the Diplomatic Orders and Medals 3

Article (4) The Orders and Medals conferred by the President of the State shall have precedence over the other Orders and Medals referred to in this Resolution.

Article (5) Members of the Corps may not accept foreign Orders, Medals, or insignia except by a decision of the Minister. National Orders, Medals, and insignia shall take precedence over Orders and Medals conferred by foreign entities.

Article (6) Procedures for Granting Orders and Medals 1. The Council shall receive recommendations and endorsements from the Minister's assistants, the Undersecretary of the Ministry, directors of departments, and heads of representative missions abroad, regarding the nomination of those who meet the conditions for granting Orders and Medals. 2. The Council shall complete the nomination procedures regarding the determination of the names of the nominees, their official and social status, and the class of the Order and Medal in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.

Article (7) Specifications of the Order of Diplomatic Merit, First Class The specifications of the Order of Diplomatic Merit, First Class, shall be in accordance with the specifications, measurements, shapes, and designs specified by reference number with the manufacturing company, namely design number (B170721-01 mod 3). It consists of four parts, which are the medal, the ribbon, the ribbon bar, and a rose-shaped button for the jacket lapel badge, as follows: 1. Part One (The Medal):

-- 3 of 9 --

Cabinet Resolution of 2019 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law of 2016 Regarding the Diplomatic Orders and Medals 4 It consists of three pieces, each (50) mm in diameter, made of s…

Article (8) Specifications of the Order of Diplomatic Merit, Second Class The specifications of the Order of Diplomatic Merit, Second Class, shall be in accordance with the specifications, measurements, shapes, and designs specified by reference number with the manufacturing company, namely design number (B170721-02 mod 3). It consists of four parts, which are the medal, the ribbon, the ribbon bar, and a rose-shaped button for the jacket lapel badge, as follows: 1. Part One (The Medal): It consists of three pieces, each (50) mm in diameter, made of sterling silver (925/1000), independently hallmarked at the Assay Office in the United Kingdom, and plated with 24- carat gold (23.9 ct). The obv…

Article (9) Specifications of the Distinguished Diplomatic Service Medal (First Class) The specifications of the Distinguished Diplomatic Service Medal (First Class) shall be in accordance with the specifications, measurements, shapes, and designs specified by reference number with the manufacturing company, namely design number (B170721-03 mod 3). It consists of four parts, which are a neck badge, the neck ribbon, the ribbon bar, and a rose- shaped button for the jacket lapel badge, as follows: 1. Part One (Neck-Worn Insignia): It consists of two circular pieces, each (65) mm in diameter, made of sterling silver (925/1000) independently hallmarked at the Assay Office in the United Kingdom,…

Article (10) Specifications of the Diplomatic Service Medal (Second Class) The specifications of the Diplomatic Service Medal (Second Class) shall be in accordance with the specifications, measurements, shapes, and design specified by reference number with the manufacturing company, namely design number (B170721-04 mod 3). It consists of four parts, which are a neck-worn insignia, the neck ribbon, the ribbon bar, and a rose-shaped button for the jacket lapel badge, as follows: 1. Part One (Neck-Worn Insignia): It consists of two circular pieces, each with a diameter of (65) mm, made of sterling silver (925/1000), plated with pure silver, and independently hallmarked at the Assay Office in th…

Article (11) The Orders, Medals, and insignia granted before the date of entry into force of the provisions of this Resolution may be worn, taking into account the provisions of precedence in wearing them as set out herein.

Article (12) The Minister may amend the procedures and mechanism for granting Orders and Medals, as well as the shapes, designs, specifications, and measurements referred to in this Resolution.

-- 8 of 9 --

Cabinet Resolution of 2019 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law of 2016 Regarding the Diplomatic Orders and Medals 9

Article (13) This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the date of its issuance. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 10 Jumada al-Awwal 1440 A.H. Corresponding to: 16 January 2019 A.D.

-- 9 of 9 --