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UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (32) of 2026

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن الرسوم والمقابل المادي لبعض الخدمات التي يُقدِمها المركز الوطني للبحث والإنقاذ

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
March 27, 2026
Effective from
April 30, 2026
Articles
6
Last synced
Oct 19, 2026

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Plain-language summary

  • Sets fees for search and rescue services provided by the National Center.
  • Applies to individuals and organizations requesting rescue operations.
  • Defines which services are paid and which remain free.
  • Establishes payment terms and collection procedures for charged services.
  • Effective from the date specified in the Cabinet Resolution.

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

Article-level text

Key Articles

6 articles

  1. 1

    Article 1

    Article (1) Service Fees The fees specified opposite the respective services set out in the Schedule attached to this Resolution, which are provided by the National Search and Rescue Center (hereinafter referred to as the “Center”), shall be collected at the rate specified opposite each service in consideration of any application submitted to the Center for the provision of the relevant service.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Collection of Fees 1. The Center shall collect the fees referred to in the Schedule attached to this Resolution, in accordance with the collection mechanism agreed upon with the Ministry of Finance and the concerned authorities. 2. The revenues generated from the fees prescribed under this Resolution shall accrue to the Center, in accordance with the systems applicable within the National Guard Command.

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) Amendment of Fees The Cabinet shall have the authority to make any amendments to the services or fees attached to this Resolution, whether by addition, deletion, or amendment.

  4. 4

    Article 4

    Article (4) Conclusion of Service Contracts The Center may conclude contracts with entities wishing to obtain its services for consideration in an amount agreed upon between the parties, in accordance with the applicable provisions governing the conclusion of contracts by the Center.

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    Article 5

    Article (5) Executive Resolutions The Center shall coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and other concerned authorities in the State for the issuance of the resolutions necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution, in accordance with the applicable legislative procedures.

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    Article 6

    Article (6) Publication and Entry into Force of this Resolution This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force thirty (30) days after the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 8 Shawwal 1447 A.H. Corresponding to: 27 March 2026 A.D.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the Fees and Charges for Certain Services Provided by the National Search and Rescue Center 4 Schedule Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (32) of 2026 Regarding the Fees and Charges for Certain Services Provided by the National Search and Rescue Center SN Description of Service Service Fee (AED) Collecting Authority 1. Inspection of aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) of all types. AED (5,000) five thousand dirhams per device inspected. National Search and Rescue Center 2. Inspection of ship Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) of all types. AED (3,500) three thousand five hundred dirhams per device inspected. National Search and Rescue Center 3. Inspection of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). AED (100) one hundred dirhams per device inspected. National Search and Rescue Center 4. Deployment at events for the provision of air ambulance and medical evacuation services. AED (20,000) twenty thousand dirhams for aircraft deployment per day, plus AED (30,000) thirty thousand dirhams per flight hour to and from the event venue. National Search and Rescue Center 5. Air ambulance services for the transportation of injured persons from event venues to healthcare facilities, and medical evacuation between healthcare facilities within the State. AED (30,000) thirty thousand dirhams per flight hour, subject to a minimum charge of one flight hour. National Search and Rescue Center

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the Fees and Charges for Certain Services Provided by the National Search and Rescue Center 5 SN Description of Service Service Fee (AED) Collecting Authority 6. Air ambulance services for the transportation of injured persons in transportation accidents to healthcare facilities. AED (30,000) thirty thousand dirhams per flight hour, subject to a minimum charge of one flight hour. National Search and Rescue Center. To be collected through the insurance company of the transport vehicle responsible for the accident. 7. Inspection and conformity assessment of search and rescue equipment and products. AED (1,350) one thousand three hundred and fifty dirhams per product inspected. National Search and Rescue Center 8. Provision of air ambulance and medical evacuation services for injured persons at offshore platforms and oil fields (of all types). AED (30,000) thirty thousand dirhams per flight hour, subject to a minimum charge of one flight hour. National Search and Rescue Center 9. Accreditation of qualified institutes and training centers to provide training programs in the field of search and rescue. AED (5,000) five thousand dirhams annually per institution. National Search and Rescue Center 10. Accreditation of training plans and programs in the field of search and rescue. AED (50,000) fifty thousand dirhams per training curriculum. National Search and Rescue Center

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