Law No. (2) of 2022 Concerning the Reorganisation of the National Rehabilitation Centre - Abu Dhabi

Article 1 — In the implementation of the provisions of this Law, the following words and ¶

phrases shall have the meanings corresponding thereto unless the context
requires otherwise:
State : The United Arab Emirates.
Emirate : The Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Centre : National Rehabilitation Center - Abu Dhabi
Competent
Authorities
: Federal or local authorities concerned with addiction and
rehabilitation in accordance with the applicable legislations.
Managing
Authority
: Authority concerned with the management of the Centre in
accordance with the provisions of this Law.

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Establishment of the Centre

Article 2 — The Centre shall have an independent corporate personality and enjoy full ¶

legal capacity and financial and administrative independence, and shall
report directly to the Crown Prince.
Main Office of the Centre

Article 3 — The main office of the Centre shall be located in Abu Dhabi City. Branches ¶

and clinics may be established either inside or outside the Emirate by a
resolution of the Managing Authority.
Objectives of the Centre

Article 4 — The Centre shall be the main referral entity for treating and rehabilitating ¶

addicted patients, and conducting the necessary studies and research in
this respect. It shall aim at providing treatment and prevention from various
forms of addiction through exercising the competencies assigned to it in
accordance with the provisions of this Law.
Competencies of the Centre

Article 5 — The Centre shall assume all the powers and competencies necessary to ¶

achieve its objectives, including the following competencies:
1. Treating addiction of all kinds using the latest internationally known
treatment and prevention methods, in coordination with similar and
specialised centres, regional and international organisations and
agencies working in the field of addiction control and treatment.
2. Developing and introducing new mechanisms and systems for treatment,
rehabilitation and prevention of addiction in cooperation with the
Competent Authorities inside the State.
3. Providing specialised treatment and rehabilitation services for male and

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female addiction patients, whether in internal departments or external
clinics designated for such services.
4. Following up on the rehabilitation of patients after recovery through
coordination with other governmental and non-governmental entities in
preparation for their reintegration into society.
5. Providing medical care for patients who are sentenced for cases involving
alcohol or drug addiction, in accordance with the regulations issued by
the Centre.
6. Sending patients whose case requires treatment outside the State in
coordination with the relevant authorities, and following up on their
treatment in accordance with the regulations applicable at the Centre.
7. Preparing specialised national cadres to engage in the field of work, and
in the rehabilitation and prevention of addiction disease.
8. Contributing to the preparation of the general strategy to address addiction
in participation and coordination with the Competent Authorities.
9. Establishing research and training centres upon the approval of the
Executive Council, holding seminars, conferences, workshops and
training courses in the Centre’s field of specialisation, and granting the
necessary certificates in accordance with the legislations in force.
10. Developing awareness and prevention programmes in a way that limits
the demand for drugs while communicating and coordinating with the
audio-visual and print media to demonstrate the dangers of addiction
and its prevention.
11. Monitoring and following-up on the relevant disease and laying down the
necessary programmes in this respect. The Competent Authorities shall
provide the necessary data and assistance to the Centre in this regard.
12. Conducting studies and research and developing an infrastructure for
specialised studies and research.
13. Proposing the legislations and policies in the field of addiction prevention
and treatment and working to issue them through the competent
authority.
14. Conducting all partnerships, contracts and agreements with local and

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international entities and institutions to accomplish the Centre's tasks.
15. Providing rehabilitative services for serious behavioural disorders that
inevitably occur in accordance with the regulations issued by the Centre,
and conducting relevant studies and research to prevent addiction
diseases.
16. Coordinating with the competent authorities concerned with licensing
to set the conditions and criteria for appointing health workers at the
Centre, in order to achieve the greatest level of development and
efficiency in achieving health services, provided that a decision licensing
them is issued by the Competent Authorities.
17. Any other competencies or tasks entrusted to the Centre by the Crown
Prince.
Management of the Centre

Article 6 — 1. The Committee Following-up on the Implementation of the Initiatives of ¶

His Highness President of the State shall manage the Centre. It shall have
all the necessary powers in this regard, and it may assign this function to
any other entity.
2. By a resolution of the Crown Prince, the management of the Centre may
be assigned to any other entity.
Financial Resources

Article 7 — The Centre shall have an independent budget consisting of: ¶

1. The appropriations allocated by the Government of Abu Dhabi.
2. The income earned by the Centre from its activities.
3. The gifts, donations, bequests, and other similar contributions that
achieve the objectives of the Centre, and are approved by the head of the
Managing Authority.
4. Any other resources approved by the head of the Managing Authority.

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Services Fees

Article 8 — In special cases, the Centre may charge a fee for the services it provides in ¶

accordance with this Law, based on a regulation issued by the head of the
Managing Authority.
Management of the Centre’s Funds

Article 9 — The management of the Centre's funds, the organisation of its financial ¶

affairs, and the auditing of its accounts shall be carried out in accordance
with the rules issued by a resolution of the head of the Managing Authority
to this effect.
Final Provisions

Article 10 — 1. Medical and treatment facilities operating in the Centre’s field of ¶

competence shall be licensed by the Competent Authorities based on the
Centre’s recommendation.
2. The Centre shall have the right to import drugs for the treatment of
addiction in coordination with the relevant Federal and local entities.

Article 11 — Without prejudice to any rights acquired prior to the enforcement of the ¶

provisions of this Law, the head of the Managing Authority shall issue the
resolutions related to the employment affairs of the Centre’s personnel. The
human resources rules and regulations applicable in the Emirate shall apply
to them unless special provisions are provided for in their respect in the
aforesaid resolutions.

Article 12 — Upon the approval of the Crown Prince, the head of the Managing Authority ¶

shall issue the regulations and resolutions required for the implementation

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of the provisions of this Law.

Article 13 — • The aforesaid Law No. (7) of 2010 shall be repealed. ¶

• Any provision contrary to the provisions of this Law shall be repealed.

Article 14 — This Law shall be effective from the date of its issuance and shall be published ¶

in the Official Gazette.
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Ruler of Abu Dhabi
Issued by us in Abu Dhabi
On: 1 March 2022
Corresponding to: 28 Rajab 1443 Hijri

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Crown Prince Chairman
of the Executive Council
Resolutions
Crown Prince Chairman of the Executive
Council Resolutions

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