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UAE to review impact of laws, ensure they apply to citizens, expats alike: Sheikh Mohammed

New platform launched to document all the laws, federal decrees, regulations and executive decisions

Published: Mon 5 Feb 2024, 5:38 PM

Updated: Tue 6 Feb 2024, 8:57 AM

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The UAE will assess the impact of its laws on all segments of society, including investors, citizens, expatriates and special groups. The aim is to apply laws equally to one and all and review them if necessary.

The country’s Vice-President said the UAE is a global country and its laws are global. “Its transparency is well-established and enforcement of the rule of law will remain a major priority,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, posted on X.

This came as he chaired a UAE Cabinet meeting. The UAE has also launched a new platform to document all the laws, federal decrees, regulations and executive decisions rolled out since the country’s formation in 1971. The platform represents a unified and comprehensive platform that encompasses the current legislation in force in the UAE.

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Available in in both Arabic and English, the public can access it for free. The platform features more than 1000 laws and regulations. Specialists and experts can express their opinions on the laws in force and offer suggestions on legislations that are being prepared.

“The goal is to consolidate government transparency … and ensure that our legal and legislative environment is among the best in the world,” Sheikh Mohammed added.

Featuring an advanced search engine, the platform enables the public to access legislation smoothly, flexibly, and promptly. It also allows users to track amendments to laws and enacted legislation.

Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

The UAE Cabinet meeting also approved the ‘Science, Technology and Innovation Policy’ which aims to set the national directives for Research and Development, and address national challenges.

The updated policy encompasses six main areas for research and development: energy transition, health and human prosperity, food security, water security, digital technology and cybersecurity, in addition to advanced materials and manufacturing.

The UAE’s national policy will focus on solar energy, hydrogen production and storage, healthcare areas related to cardiovascular disorders, syndromes, cancer sciences, environmental domains concerning fishing and aquaculture, sustainable food production technology, in addition to sustainable desalination sector, water recycling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, and industrial sectors related to 3D printing and smart materials.

Sheikh Mohammed also approved the 'National Policy for Improving Women's Health' in the UAE, to ensure providing the highest healthcare services quality for women, whether curative, preventive or rehabilitative services. All government and private sectors will work together to champion health research, to cultivate in the country the best environment that prioritises women's health.

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