Cabinet Resolution No. (5) of 2025 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (50) of 2023 Regarding the Regulations of Public Welfare Associations

Article 1 — Register of Public Welfare Associations ¶

1. The Register of Public Welfare Associations, to be created at the Ministry pursuant to Article (7...

Chapter Two: Associations

Article 2 — Association By-laws ¶

Each Association shall have an approved By-laws to be created by the founding members thereof in acc...

Article 3 — Rules and Procedures for Establishment of the Association ¶

1. The authorized member of the provisional committee, shall submit the application for establishmen...

Article 4 — Association's License Renewal Rules and Procedures ¶

The Competent Authority shall decide on the renewal of the Association's license in accordance with ...

Article 5 — Rules and Procedures for Organizing and Participating in Activities and Events ¶

The duly-registered Associations or their branches may organize and participate in the activities an...
Article (6) Rules and Procedures for Affiliation with, Membership of or Joining Regional and International Bodies
1. The duly-registered Association may be affiliated with, join, or become a member of any associati...

Article 7 — Rules and Procedures for the Implementation of External Projects ¶

The Association may engage in any activities or carry out any projects outside the State that fall w...

Article 8 — Records and Documents of the Association ¶

The Association shall keep, at its headquarter, the records and documents related to its operations ...

Article 9 — Rules and Procedures for Establishing Branches of the Association ¶

1. An association wishing to establish branches within the State shall satisfy the following require...

Article 10 — Conditions and Procedures for Relocating the Association's Headquarter ¶

1. The Association may relocate its headquarter from one Emirate to another within the State, subjec...

Article 11 — Suspension or Removal of Any Board Member ¶

The Ministry or the Local Authority may suspend or remove any member of the Association's Board of D...

Article 12 — Rules and Procedures for Remunerations ¶

1. Based upon a proposal from the Board of Directors and the approval of the General Assembly, a mem...

Article 13 — Calling Ordinary General Assembly Meetings ¶

1. The provisions of Decree-Law No. (50) of 2023, referred to hereinabove, shall apply upon conventi...
Article (14) Tasks and Powers of Representatives of the Ministry and Local Authority at General Assembly
The representative of the Ministry and the Local Authority shall undertake the following tasks and p...

Article 15 — Bank Accounts ¶

1. The Association shall comply with the following rules and procedures when opening, managing, and ...

Article 16 — Rules and Procedures for Investment of the Association's Assets ¶

1. An application shall be submitted to the Competent Authority using the form designated for this p...

Chapter Three: National Societies

Article 17 — Conditions Applicable to Founding Members of National Societies ¶

Without prejudice to the conditions set forth in Article (42) of Federal Decree-Law No. (50) of 2023...

Article 18 — Establishment of the National Societies ¶

1. An application for the establishment of a national society shall be submitted to the Competent Au...

Article 19 — By-laws of the National Society ¶

1. Each national society shall have a duly approved By-laws, to be created by the founding members t...

Article 20 — The Association-Related Provisions are Applicable to National Societies ¶

The provisions governing the Associations, as set forth in this Resolution, shall apply to national ...

Chapter Four: Unions

Article 21 — Rules and Procedures for Establishing Unions ¶

Associations and National Societies duly-registered in accordance with the provisions of the above-r...

Chapter Five: Social Solidarity Funds

Article 22 — Rules and Procedures for Establishment and Registration of Social Solidarity Funds ¶

Social Solidarity Funds shall be established and registered according to the following rules and pro...

Article 23 — Supervision and Control over Social Solidarity Funds ¶

1. Social Solidarity Funds affiliated with federal government bodies shall be subject to the supervi...

Article 24 — Dissolution, Liquidation and Merger of Social Solidarity Funds ¶

1. Subject to the special nature of the Funds' assets, the procedures and rules governing the dissol...
First: Dissolution and Liquidation:
Second: Merger and Transfer:

Chapter Six: Common Provisions

Article 25 — Headquarter of Public Welfare Association ¶

1. Once its registration decision is issued, the Public Welfare Association shall secure an adequate...

Article 26 — Rules and Procedures for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing ¶

Without prejudice to the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 Regarding Anti-Money Laun...

Article 27 — Alternatives to Dissolution and Liquidation ¶

1. In the event of the appointment of a temporary Board of Directors for a Public Welfare Associatio...

Article 28 — Disposition of Public Welfare Association's Assets Post-Dissolution ¶

The assets of a dissolved Public Welfare Association shall be disposed of in accordance with the fol...

Chapter Seven: Final Provisions

Article 29 — The Executive Resolutions ¶

The Minister shall issue the necessary resolutions to implement the provisions of this resolution.

Article 30 — Repeals ¶

Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution shall be repealed...

Article 31 — Publication and Entry into Force ¶

This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette, and shall enter into force as of the day...