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UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (151) of 2025

قرار مجلس الوزراء في شأن رسوم الخدمات والغرامات الإدارية في وزارة الثقافة

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
November 4, 2025
Effective from
November 15, 2025
Articles
10
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026

Plain-language summary

  • Sets official fees for services provided by the UAE Ministry of Culture.
  • Lists administrative fines for violations linked to Ministry of Culture rules.
  • Applies to individuals and businesses dealing with the Ministry of Culture.
  • Issued by the Cabinet in 2025 as Resolution No. 151.

Establishes official service fees and administrative fines for the Ministry of Culture, applicable to individuals and businesses engaging with the ministry's se…

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

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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 Culture. Minister : The Minister of Culture.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Service Fees 1. The fees prescribed opposite each service listed in the Schedule annexed to this Resolution shall be levied for the services provided by the Ministry.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture 2 2. An amount equivalent to the cost determined by the Ministry shall be levied for participation in training courses and workshops. 3. An amount equivalent to the printing cost shall be levied for the sale of books and publications. 4. Additional fees at a rate of twenty percent (20%) shall be applied and added to the service fees specified in the Schedule annexed to this Resolution when such services are utilized during weekly holidays or official public holidays.

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    Article 3

    Article (3) Administrative Fines Administrative fines shall be imposed for the violations specified in the table below, in the amounts indicated opposite each thereof: No. Description of Violation Amount of Fine (AED) 1 Cancellation of the reservation of any hall, foyer, or facility less than seven (7) working days prior to the commencement date of the event. Ten percent (10%) of the total reservation value. 2 Damaging, or causing damage to, any equipment or materials used in the facilities. Calculated based on the market value of equivalent equipment or materials to those damaged, assessed at the time the damage occurred. 3 Damaging, or causing damage to, office supplies. Double the actual value of the damaged supplies. 4 Delay in returning borrowed office supplies. Ten (10) dirhams for each day of delay, provided that the total fine shall not exceed the value of the borrowed supplies.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture 3

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    Article 4

    Article (4) Grievance Any interested party may submit a written grievance to the Ministry against any administrative fine referred to in Article (3) of this Resolution that has been imposed thereon, within fifteen (15) days from the date of notification of the contested decision. Such grievance shall be reasoned and accompanied by all supporting documents. The grievance shall be decided upon within thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, in accordance with the procedures applicable at the Ministry.

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    Article 5

    Article (5) Amendment of Administrative Fees and Fines The Cabinet shall have exclusive competence to make any amendments to the administrative fees and fines set forth in this Resolution, whether by addition, deletion, or modification.

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    Article 6

    Article (6) Exemptions 1. Persons with disabilities “People of Determination” and UAE nationals shall be exempt from the fees referred to in Clause (2) of Article (2) of this Resolution. 2. Public welfare cultural associations and non-profit artistic institutions shall be exempt from facility rental fees when carrying out their activities, in accordance with the controls and standards established by the Ministry.

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    Article 7

    Article (7) Collection of Administrative Fees and Fines 1. The administrative fees and fines stipulated in this Resolution shall be collected through the means determined by the Ministry of Finance. 2. For the purposes of collecting the administrative fees and fines referred to in Articles (2) and (3) of this Resolution, any part of a day shall be deemed a full day, and any part of a month shall be deemed a full month.

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    Article 8

    Article (8) Executive Resolutions The Minister shall issue the resolutions necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution.

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    Article 9

    Article (9) Repeals Cabinet Resolution No. (86) of 2020 regarding the fees for services provided by the Ministry of Culture and Youth is hereby repealed, and any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution is also repealed.

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    Article 10

    Article (10) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force as of 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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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture 5 Schedule Annexed to Cabinet Resolution No. (151) of 2025 Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture S.N. Service Description Service Fee (AED) Notes Government Entities / Public Welfare Associations and Non- Profit Institutions Private Establishments First: Rental Services at the National Theatre in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 1 Theatre Hall for Performances (20,000) (30,000) Per day 2 Theatre Hall for Rehearsals (5,000) (7,000) Per day 3 Main Foyer (4,000) (8,000) Per day 4 Multi-Purpose Hall – Upper Floor (2,000) (4,000) Per day 5 VIP Hall (8,000) (12,000) Per day 6 Secondary Foyer (1,000) (2,000) Per day Second: Rental Services at Cultural Centers in the State 1. Cultural Center in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 7 Meeting Hall – First Floor (1,000) (2,000) Per day 8 Multi-Purpose Hall (2,000) (3,000) Per day 9 Exhibition Hall (1) (5,000) (10,000) Per day 10 Exhibition Hall (2) (4,000) (8,000) Per day 2. Rental of Halls at the Cultural Center in Al Dhafra City 11 Secondary Exhibition Hall (5,000) (6,500) Per day 12 Foyer (1,000) (1,500) Per day 13 Theatre Hall (4,000) (5,000) Per day

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture 6 14 Meeting Hall – First Floor (1,000) (1,500) Per day 3. Rental of Halls at the Cultural Center in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah 15 Theatre Hall (7,000) (9,000) Per day 16 Multi-Purpose Hall (1) (3,000) (6,000) Per day 17 Multi-Purpose Hall (2) (2,000) (4,000) Per day 18 Main Foyer (1,000) (2,000) Per day 19 Meeting Hall (1,000) (1,500) Per day 4. Rental of Halls at the Cultural Center in the Emirate of Ajman 20 Theatre Hall (7,000) (9,000) Per day 21 Multi-Purpose Hall (1) (4,000) (5,000) Per day 22 Multi-Purpose Hall (2) (2,500) (3,000) Per day 23 Main Foyer (1,500) (2,000) Per day 24 Meeting Hall (1,000) (1,500) Per day 5. Rental of Halls at the Cultural Center in Masafi Area (Emirate of Fujairah) 25 Theatre Hall (4,000) (5,000) Per day 26 Meeting Hall (1,000) (1,500) Per day 27 Multi-Purpose Hall (1,000) (1,500) Per day 28 Main Foyer (500) (800) Per day 6. Rental of Halls at the Cultural Center in the Emirate of Fujairah 29 Theatre Hall (5,000) (6,500) Per day 30 Main Foyer (500) (800) Per day 31 Meeting Hall (1,000) (1,500) Per day

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 Regarding Service Fees and Administrative Fines at the Ministry of Culture 7 Third: Membership Card for the Ministry’s Libraries SN Service Description Service Fee (AED) Notes 32 Issuance of a Permanent Membership Card for any of the Ministry’s Libraries Persons under the age of (12) years, persons over the age of (60) years, and Persons with Disabilities “People of Determination” Persons aged from (12) to (18) years Persons aged from (19) to (60) years Family Card Private Establishments Once only Free of charge (50) (100) (250) (500)

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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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