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UAE International Trade / Sanctions LawCabinet Resolution No. (156) of 2025 Regarding the Schedule of Goods Subject to Control and Non-Proliferation

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (156) of 2025

قرار مجلس الوزراء في شأن جدول السلع الخاضعة للرقابة وحظر الانتشار

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
November 4, 2025
Effective from
November 15, 2025
Articles
4
Last synced
Sep 21, 2026
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Plain-language summary

  • Sets the official UAE list of goods subject to export controls and non-proliferation rules.
  • Applies to companies and individuals trading, shipping, or handling these controlled items.
  • Covers goods that could be misused for weapons or sensitive military purposes.
  • Dealing in listed items requires prior government permits and oversight.
  • Issued by the Cabinet in 2025 to update the UAE's controlled goods schedule.

Establishes the official UAE schedule of goods subject to export controls and non-proliferation oversight.

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Article-level text

Key Articles

4 articles

  1. 1

    Article 1

    Article (1) The Schedule of Goods Subject to Control and Non-Proliferation annexed to this Resolution is hereby approved.

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) The Minister of Foreign Affairs is hereby authorized to amend the Schedule of Goods annexed to this Resolution, whenever the need so requires, whether by addition, deletion, or replacement.

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) Cabinet Resolution No. (50) of 2020 Regarding the Schedule of Strategic Goods annexed to Federal Law No. (13) of 2007 Regarding Goods Subject to Import and Export Control is hereby repealed. Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution is likewise repealed.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding the Schedule of Goods Subject to Control and Non-Proliferation 2

  4. 4

    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 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 A.H. Corresponding to: 4 November 2025 A.D.

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