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UAE Sports LawCabinet Resolution No. (103) of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Sports

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (103) of 2025

قرار مجلس الوزراء في شأن رسوم الخدمات التي تقدمها وزارة الرياضة

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
September 9, 2025
Effective from
October 15, 2025
Articles
7
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026

Plain-language summary

  • Sets official fees for services provided by the UAE Ministry of Sports.
  • Applies to sports clubs, federations, athletes, and others using Ministry services.
  • Lists specific charges for licenses, approvals, and registrations handled by the Ministry.
  • Fee collection is managed by the Ministry under Cabinet-approved rules.
  • Issued by the Cabinet in 2025 as Resolution No. 103.

Sets official fees for services provided by the UAE Ministry of Sports, including licenses, approvals, and registrations for sports clubs, federations, athletes…

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

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7 articles

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    Article 1

    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 Sports. Minister : The Minister of Sports.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Service Fees The fees indicated for each of the services provided by the Ministry in implementation of the competences prescribed thereto under the legislation in force in the State, and listed in the schedule attached to this Resolution, shall be collected.

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  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) Amendment of Fees The Cabinet shall have the competence to make any amendments to the fees stipulated in this Resolution, whether by addition, deletion, or modification.

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    Article 4

    Article (4) Final Provisions 1. The fees stipulated in this Resolution shall be collected through the means determined by the Ministry of Finance. 2. The fees for the issuance of approvals stipulated in this Resolution shall become due from the date of submission of the application, while the renewal fees shall become due from the day following the date of approval of the renewal.

  5. 5

    Article 5

    Article (5) Executive Resolutions The Minister shall issue the necessary resolutions for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution.

  6. 6

    Article 6

    Article (6) Repeals President’s Resolution No. (39) of 2001 Regarding the Adoption of the Organizational Regulation for Private Sports Centers, Clubs, and Offices of Sports Services and Undertakings in the State is hereby repealed, as well as any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution.

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    Article 7

    Article (7) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force (30) thirty days from the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: On: 17 Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 A.H. Corresponding to: 9 September 2025 A.D.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Sports 4 Schedule Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (103) of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Sports No. Service Description Fee (AED) Note 1 Prior approval for issuing a license for private sports institutions. (4,000) For each approval. 2 Prior approval for renewing the license of private sports institutions. (2,000) For each approval. 3 Prior approval for adding an activity to the license of private sports institutions. (4,000) For each approval. 4 Approval for organizing a sports event or activity. (5,000) For each approval. 5 Approval for issuing a permit to practice a sports profession. (500) For each approval.

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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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