General UAE Legal Questions LawCabinet Resolution No. (152) of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

Article (3) Exemptions 1. Requests from research centers and laboratories shall be exempt from import, export, and release permit fees for samples imported for research, reference, and diagnostic purposes. Research and agricultural extension samples referred to in this Resolution shall also be exempted from laboratory analysis fees. 2. Small projects receiving federal or local government support shall be exempted from the service fees referred to in this Resolution. 3. Agricultural and animal consignments of national or Omani origin sent to the State from the Sultanate of Oman by UAE citizens shall be exempted from the fees referred to in this Resolution related to agricultural and veterinary quarantine services, provided that the incoming consignments comply with the applicable agricultural and veterinary quarantine procedures at the State’s entry points. This exemption applies to the following consignments: sheep, cattle, camels, vegetables, fruits, green and dry fodder, field crops, dates, and seedlings.

Article (8) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force on the day following the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 3 Jumada al-Ula 1447 A.H. Corresponding to: 4 November 2025 A.D.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment 4 The Schedule attached to Cabinet Decision No. (152) of 2025 Regarding the Service Fees Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment SN Service Fee (in AED) Observations Request Issuance Renewal 1 Permit for the import of a consignment of ozone-depleting substances (500) − − Per permit 2 Permit for the import of seeds and tubers, seedlings, plants, palm seedlings, outdoor seedlings, honeybees, or beneficial organisms (100) − − Per permit 3 Permit for the import of a consignment of semen or embryos (100) − − Per permit 4 Permit for the import of cats and dogs (200) − − Per permit, per animal 5 Permit for the import of horses (per head) (400) − − Per permit 6 Permit for the import of a consignment of live animals or birds (100) − − Per permit 7 Issuance of a CITES import certificate − (300) − Per certificate 8 Permit for the import of hatching eggs (100) − − Per permit 9 Permit for the import of a consignment of animal products or by-products (100) − − Per permit 10 Permit for the import of a consignment of animal samples (100) − − Per permit 11 Permit for transit for live animals (300) — — Per permit 12 Permit for the import of broodstock or larvae of fish, or aquatic organisms (100) − − Per permit 13 Permit for the import of marine fishing tools and equipment (100) − − Per permit 14 Permit for the release of a consignment of ozone-depleting substances (500) − − Per release permit

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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment 5 15 Permit for the release of a consignment of seeds and tubers, seedlings, plants, palm seedlings, outdoor seedlings, honeybees, or beneficial organisms (500) − − Per release permit 16 Permit for the release of a consignment of agricultural products referred to the Ministry (200) − − Per release permit 17 Permit for the release of a consignment of cut flowers or indoor plants imported to the State (150) − − Per release permit 18 Permit for the release of a consignment of semen or embryos (500) − − Per release permit 19 Permit for the release of dogs (500) − − Per head 20 Permit for the release of domestic cats (250) − − Per head 21 Permit for the release of horses (500) − − Per head 22 Permit for the release of sheep and goats (10) − − Per head 23 Permit for the release of cows, buffaloes, and camels (20) − − Per head 24 Permit for the release of a consignment of ornamental birds or other birds (CITES listed or not) (1) − − Per bird; provided that the minimum total fee payable per consignment shall not be less than AED (200)

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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment 6 25 Permit for the release of a consignment of chicks (0.60) − − Per chick; provided that the minimum total fee payable per consignment shall not be less than AED (200) 26 Permit for the release of ostriches (25) − − Per bird; provided that the minimum total fee payable per consignment shall not be less than AED (200) 27 Permit for the release of other animals and reptiles listed or not listed under the CITES Convention (10) − − Per bird; provided that the fee payable per consignment shall not be less than AED (200) 28 Permit for the release of a consignment of samples listed under the CITES Convention (500) − − Per release permit 29 Permit for the release of falcons (50) − − Per release permit per bird 30 Permit for the release of a consignment of hatching egg (500) − − Per release permit

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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment 7 31 Permit for the release of animal products or by-products consignments (500) − − Per release permit 32 Permit for the release of a consignment of animal samples for analysis (100) − − Per release permit 33 Permit for the release of a consignment of fish broodstock, larvae, or live aquatic organisms (500) − − Per release permit 34 Permit for the release of a consignment marine fishing tools and equipment (500) − − Per release permit 35 Issuance of CITES certificate for import, export, or re-export of falcons − (75) − Per bird 36 Permit for the export a consignment of hazardous waste (500) − − Per permit 37 Permit for the re-export a consignment of ozone-depleting substances (500) − − Per permit 38 Permit for the re-export plant-based animal feed (500) − − Per permit 39 Permit for the export animal samples (100) − − Per permit 40 Permit for the export or re-export of a consignment of local or non-local aquatic organisms (300) − − Per ton 41 Issuance of CITES certificate for export or re-export − (300) − Per certificate 42 Issuance of veterinary health certificate − (400) − Per certificate 43 Issuance of a Veterinary health certificate for an animal consignment not exceeding two (2) animals for personal purposes (Sheep / Camels / Cattle / Companion animal) − (100) − Per certificate 44 Issuance of a veterinary health certificate for the export of horses − (400) − Per horse 45 Issuance of a phytosanitary certificate − (400) − Per certificate 46 License to establish an agricultural nursery − (1,500) (1,500) Per year

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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment 8 47 Issuance or renewal of accreditation certificate for a heat treatment facility for packaging wood − (3,000) (3,000) Per year 48 License to practice the profession of agricultural engineer and professions related to agricultural activities − (500) (500) Per year 49 License for animal shelters, zoos, and private animal breeding centers − (2,000) (2,000) Per year 50 License to establish an animal production farm − (2,000) (2,000) Per year 51 License to practice the profession for veterinarians and for assistant vets − (500) (500) Per year 52 License to practice activities related to aquatic organisms sector (per activity) − (500) (500) Per year 53 License to export or re-export aquatic products − (2,000) (2,000) Per year 54 License to establish an aquaculture production farm − (500) (500) Per year 55 Issuance of a “To Whom It May Concern” certificate in accordance with the provisions of Federal Law No. (11) of 2002 regarding the regulation and control of international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora − (300) − Per certificate 56 Issuance of a falcon passport − (200) − Per bird 57 Conducting an analysis of a water, soil, or plant sample (200) − − Per sample 58 Conducting an analysis of pesticide residue in locally produced fruits and vegetables (per sample) (200) − − Per analysis 59 Conducting an analysis of pesticide residue in vegetables and fruits for re- export (per sample) (300) − − Per analysis

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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment 9 60 Issuance or renewal of licenses to practice the following agricultural activities: agricultural nursery, agricultural consultancy, agricultural pest control, agricultural extension services, import and export of seeds and seedlings, import and export of bees, import and export of agarwood and its products, and import and export of plants and seedlings. − (500) (500) Per activity / year 61 Issuance or renewal of license for a non- medicinal veterinary product factory − (2,000) (2,000) Per year 62 Issuance or renewal of licenses to practice the following animal and veterinary activities: 1. Veterinary activities, including: veterinary clinic, veterinary pharmacy, veterinary hospital, veterinary laboratory, and scientific advisory office. 2. Animal activities, including: circus, zoological park, scientific research center or institution, import and export of animal waste, products and feed, and import and export of livestock, wild animals, birds, and companion animals. − (500) (500) Per activity / year 63 Issuance or renewal of a certificate for a local agent regarding the accreditation of manufactured animal feed − (300) (300) Per certificate 64 Permit for the import animal feed and food consignments (100) − − Per permit 65 Permit for the release of an animal feed and food consignment (500) − − Per release permit

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Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment 10 66 Issuance or renewal of a good manufacturing practice (GMP) certificate for animal feed and food − (500) (500) Per certificate

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