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UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (135) of 2026

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن ضوابط صرف الدعم الاجتماعي لمواجهة الأزمات والكوارث

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
July 24, 2026
Effective from
August 15, 2026
Articles
11
Last synced
Sep 14, 2026

Plain-language summary

  • Sets rules for how the government gives emergency financial help during crises and disasters.
  • Applies to individuals and families affected by declared emergencies or natural disasters.
  • Establishes eligibility criteria and payment procedures for social support disbursement.
  • Defines roles of government agencies in approving and distributing emergency assistance.
  • Ensures transparent and fair distribution of crisis relief funds to those in need.

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

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11 articles

  1. 1

    Article 1

    Article (1) Definitions The definitions set forth in Federal Decree by Law No. (23) of 2024 Regarding Social Support and Empowerment shall apply to this Resolution. In addition, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: Crisis or Disaster : A situation in which five residences or fewer sustain physical damage resulting from external factors. Relief and Emergency Support : Cash support provided to the Affected Person in respect of the consequences of a Crisis or Disaster.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the Controls for Disbursing Social Support to Address Crises and Disasters 2 Affected Person : Any natural person who sustains harm as a result of a Crisis or Disaster, resulting in damage to their residence or the contents thereof. Damage Assessment Report : A technical document issued by the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defense, the local authority competent for ambulance and civil defense affairs in the Emirate, or any relevant government entity responsible for dealing with Crises or Disasters. It includes an identification and assessment of the damage resulting from the Crisis or Disaster and indicates the severity of such damage and the scope of impact, in accordance with the approved technical standards and procedures.

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) Amount of Relief and Emergency Support 1. The Ministry shall disburse Relief and Emergency Support in respect of damage or losses sustained by the residence and the contents thereof as a result of a Crisis or Disaster, in accordance with the Damage Assessment Report, up to a maximum of three hundred and fifty thousand dirhams (AED 350,000) for each case. 2. The Minister shall issue a resolution containing a schedule specifying the monetary amount of Relief and Emergency Support due in respect of each type of damage covered by the provisions of this Resolution, provided that the amount does not exceed the maximum amount specified in Clause (1) of this Article.

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) Conditions of Eligibility for Relief and Emergency Support For an Affected Person to be eligible for Relief and Emergency Support, the following conditions shall be satisfied: 1. The Affected Person shall be a national of the State.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the Controls for Disbursing Social Support to Address Crises and Disasters 3 2. The Affected Person shall be permanently resident in the State, in accordance with the permanent residence controls set forth in the aforementioned Cabinet Resolution No. (57) of 2025. 3. The Affected Person shall be a Beneficiary of Social Support or of support programs provided by local government entities. 4. The affected residence shall be located within the State. 5. The occurrence of the losses or damage shall be established by a Damage Assessment Report. 6. The losses or damage shall not have occurred as a result of negligence, infringement, omission or an intentional act. 7. The Affected Person shall not have received Relief and Emergency Support from any other entity in the State. 8. The data and documents submitted to the Ministry for the purpose of requesting the disbursement of Relief and Emergency Support shall be correct.

  4. 4

    Article 4

    Article (4) Property Covered by Relief and Emergency Support Relief and Emergency Support shall cover losses or damage sustained by the residence and the contents thereof, including household furniture, household electrical appliances, and the basic internal and external finishes and fittings of the residence.

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    Article 5

    Article (5) Property Not Covered by Relief and Emergency Support Relief and Emergency Support shall not cover losses or damage sustained by the following property: 1. Property designated for carrying on commercial, industrial, professional or craft activities, and the like. 2. Vessels and fishing boats. 3. Vehicles of all types.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the Controls for Disbursing Social Support to Address Crises and Disasters 4 4. Cash. 5. Fish, birds, and animals. 6. Trees, plants, crops and the like. 7. Antiques, paintings, chandeliers and the like. 8. Books, publications, papers, documents, and private records. 9. Personal belongings, including clothing, jewelry and valuables. 10. Vehicle parking spaces, swimming pools and their appurtenances.

  6. 6

    Article 6

    Article (6) Controls for Disbursing Relief and Emergency Support 1. Relief and Emergency Support shall be disbursed in the name of the Affected Person who is the owner of the residence. 2. Where ownership of the residence has devolved upon the heirs but remains registered in the name of the deceased predecessor, the Ministry shall disburse Relief and Emergency Support to the heirs in accordance with its applicable procedures. 3. Where the residence is leased, Relief and Emergency Support shall be disbursed to the Affected Person to the extent of the verified damage sustained by their property. 4. Where the Affected Person receives compensation from any other entity in the State in respect of the same damage and the amount of such compensation is less than the amount of support assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, the Ministry shall disburse the difference between the assessed amount of support and the amount of compensation received by the Affected Person. 5. Where the Ministry establishes that the Affected Person has received Relief and Emergency Support on the basis of incorrect data or documents, the Ministry shall recover the full amount of support disbursed to the Affected Person in accordance with its applicable procedures, without prejudice to civil and criminal liability, where applicable.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the Controls for Disbursing Social Support to Address Crises and Disasters 5

  7. 7

    Article 7

    Article (7) Application for Relief and Emergency Support 1. The Affected Person shall submit an application to the Ministry for Relief and Emergency Support using the form approved thereby, accompanied by the data and documents supporting the application, within thirty (30) days from the date on which the Crisis or Disaster occurred. 2. The Minister shall issue a Resolution specifying the data, documents, and procedures required for submitting an application for Relief and Emergency Support. 3. The Ministry shall decide on the application for Relief and Emergency Support within seven (7) working days from the date of submission of an application satisfying all requirements. Where such period expires without a response from the Ministry, the application shall be deemed rejected. 4. When submitting the application, the support applicant shall disclose any compensation that they have previously received or are entitled to receive from any other entity in respect of the same damage.

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    Article 8

    Article (8) Grievance Any person whose application is rejected or who is granted support in an amount less than the amount requested may lodge a grievance before the Grievances Committee constituted pursuant to Article (21) of Federal Decree by Law No. (23) of 2024 Regarding Social Support and Empowerment, within fifteen (15) days from the date on which they are notified of the decision. The Committee shall decide on the grievance within thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, and the decision issued in respect thereof shall be final.

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    Article 9

    Article (9) Executive Resolutions The Minister shall issue the resolutions necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2026 Regarding the Controls for Disbursing Social Support to Address Crises and Disasters 6

  10. 10

    Article 10

    Article (10) Repeals Cabinet Resolution No. (22) of 2008 Regarding Relief Assistance in Cases of Public or Private Calamities or Disasters is hereby repealed. Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution is also hereby repealed.

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    Article 11

    Article (11) 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: 9 Safar 1448 A.H. Corresponding to: 24 July 2026 A.D.

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Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

Articles in this law(11)
  1. 1Article (1) Definitions The definitions set forth in Federal Decree by Law No. (
  2. 2Article (2) Amount of Relief and Emergency Support 1. The Ministry shall disburs
  3. 3Article (3) Conditions of Eligibility for Relief and Emergency Support For an Af
  4. 4Article (4) Property Covered by Relief and Emergency Support Relief and Emergenc
  5. 5Article (5) Property Not Covered by Relief and Emergency Support Relief and Emer
  6. 6Article (6) Controls for Disbursing Relief and Emergency Support 1. Relief and E
  7. 7Article (7) Application for Relief and Emergency Support 1. The Affected Person
  8. 8Article (8) Grievance Any person whose application is rejected or who is granted
  9. 9Article (9) Executive Resolutions The Minister shall issue the resolutions neces
  10. 10Article (10) Repeals Cabinet Resolution No. (22) of 2008 Regarding Relief Assist
  11. 11Article (11) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published
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