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UAE Energy / Oil & Gas LawCabinet Resolution No. (157) of 2025 Regarding the Technical Regulations for Energy Consumption Efficiency Requirements for Low and Large Capacity Air Conditioners

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (157) of 2025

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن اللوائح الفنية لمتطلبات كفاءة استهلاك الطاقة للمكيفات ذات السعة الصغيرة والكبيرة

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
November 4, 2025
Effective from
November 15, 2025
Articles
4
Last synced
Oct 19, 2026
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Plain-language summary

  • Sets minimum energy efficiency standards for low and large capacity air conditioners sold in the UAE.
  • Applies to manufacturers, importers, and traders supplying air conditioning units to the UAE market.
  • Aims to cut electricity use, lower bills, and reduce carbon emissions from cooling appliances.
  • Non-compliant air conditioners cannot be cleared, marketed, or sold in the UAE.
  • Requires conformity testing, labeling, and registration before products reach consumers.
  • Enforced by competent authorities through market inspections and penalties for violations.

Sets minimum energy efficiency standards for low and large capacity air conditioners sold in the UAE. Non-compliant units cannot be marketed or sold.

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

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Key Articles

4 articles

  1. 1

    Article 1

    Article (1) The technical regulations for energy consumption efficiency requirements for low and large capacity air conditioners, as identified by their numbers and titles in the Schedule attached to this Resolution, shall be deemed mandatory technical regulations in the United Arab Emirates.

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) All concerned authorities existing at the time this Resolution enters into force shall regularize their status in accordance with its provisions within (365) three hundred sixty-five days from the date of its entry into force.

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) Cabinet Resolution No. (3) of 2020 Regarding the Mandatory Application of Standard Specifications for the Electricity Sector in the United Arab Emirates is hereby repealed. Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution shall also be repealed.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Technical Regulations for Energy Consumption Efficiency Requirements for Low and Large Capacity Air Conditioners 2

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    Article 4

    Article (4) 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: 13 Jamada al-Ula 1447 A.H. Corresponding to: 4 November 2025 A.D.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Technical Regulations for Energy Consumption Efficiency Requirements for Low and Large Capacity Air Conditioners 3 The Schedule Annexed to Cabinet Resolution No. (157) of 2025 Regarding the Technical Regulations for Energy Consumption Efficiency Requirements for Low and Large Capacity Air Conditioners SN Technical Regulation Number Technical Regulation Title in Arabic Technical Regulation Title in English Status 1 UAE.S 5010-1:2025 بيان بطاقة البيان: بطاقة لألجهزة الطاقة كفاءة الكهربائية - األول: الجزء مكيفات الهواء ذات السعة الصغيرة Labeling - Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances Part One: Low-Capacity Household Air Conditioners New 2 UAE.S 5010-5:2025 بطاقة البيان: بطاقة بيان لألجهزة الطاقة كفاءة الكهربائية - الجزء الخامس: مكيفات الهواء ذات السعة الكبيرة Labeling - Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances Part Five: Large Capacity Household Air Conditioners New

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