The UAE is ranked 21st globally and 1st regionally on the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2020 issued by Transparency International. The UAE does not tolerate corruption in any way and makes everyone accountable for such deeds, whether in the private or public sector.
Articles 234-239 of the UAE Penal Code set provisions for anti-bribery and corruption and the consequences of the act made by any public officer.
Federal Government employees are strictly forbidden to ask, request or accept any gifts or bribe in order to speed up a process required to be performed, or to prevent employees from performing their assignments, or to ask an employee to persuade another employee to complete a transaction or take action in violation of applicable regulations.
The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) is the supreme audit authority in the United Arab Emirates. It is in charge of protecting government funds and ensuring that they are allocated and spent in accordance with laws and regulations. It is also in charge of fighting fraud and corruption in the government.
Read a report on whistleblowing cases from Ministry of Finance.
The government avails a fair and secure tendering process for businesses, which allows all registered suppliers to deal with government businesses on a fair and equal basis.
UAE government offers online tendering services to facilitate a transparent process. These include:
Read more about Government tendering and awarding.
The UAE Government avails official social media accounts to communicate with public and hear their needs. The public can use the following feedback channels of UAE Government services:
The UAE Government's feedback channels:
Social media accounts of U.ae:
Abu Dhabi Government's feedback channels:
Dubai Government's feedback channels:
Sharjah Government's feedback channels:
Ajman Government's feedback channels:
Umm Al Quwain Government's feedback channels:
Ras Al Khaimah Government's feedback channels:
Fujairah Government's feedback channels:
Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Council
H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Majlis, which connects 30 government entities in Dubai. It operates under his direct supervision.The smart majlis allows people from various segments of society to interact and participate in the development process of the country by presenting their ideas and comments to the majlis, in addition to answering the questions posed by His Highness, exactly as if they were attending the traditional majlis with him.
Due to the continuing threat of terrorism and rising cases of credit card fraud, identity protection is becoming a key concern globally.
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, earlier known as Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) completed the launch of electronic identity cards for the whole population in the country including nationals and residents. The card carries biometric details of the holders, in order to verify and confirm the identity of each individual through a personal number and a smart card related to the biological features.
For getting an Emirates ID card, the applicant has to fill the eForm in one of the authorised typing centres or through the Emirates ID online form available on its website.
An SMS containing information about when and where to register will follow the application .The applicant will proceed afterwards to the registration centre mentioned in the SMS to complete the procedures.
You might need to visit an Emirates ID service centre or preventive medical centre to provide your biometric details.
Refer to the ICA's website for the application process, documents required and fees for getting an Emirates ID for:
According to Federal Law No. 18 of 2009, parents must strictly confirm to birth and death registrations of children in order to avoid human trafficking and other suspected issues related to true identity.
After the baby is born, the hospital will provide a stamped and signed birth notification. Government hospitals will issue birth certificate as a next step.
However, for babies born in private hospitals, parents will need to apply to Ministry of Health and Prevention or to the health department in their emirate of residence for a birth certificate by presenting the birth notification.
Registering a birth abroad for UAE citizens
Parents must acquire a birth certificate for the newborn and take it to the nearest UAE embassy. These babies need birth certificate from the country of their birth before they can get a birth certificate from the UAE. Parents must apply for birth certificate within 30 days of the birth of the baby.
The embassy will arrange for a return document or passport for the newborn. After the baby arrives in the UAE, his name can be added to the family book.
Registering a birth abroad for expatriate residents
If an expatriate resident has a baby in his/her home country or a foreign country, he/she must acquire a birth certificate and apply for passport to the relevant authority or embassy of their home country in that country. The parents must then apply for a visa at the UAE embassy abroad for the child to be able to enter the UAE legally.
The UAE Government adopted the Open Data policy in order to make government data and information accessible to the public. Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre - FCSC, is the UAE government source for national statistics in all sectors. In addition, all federal entities in the UAE have open data and publications on their portals available to the public.
The UAE assures freedom and access to information through the Guide to Access Government Information (PDF, 1 MB) and Law No. 26 of 2015 on the Organization of Dubai Data Publication and Sharing also known as Law No. 26 of 2015 Regulating Data Dissemination and Exchange - (PDF, 600 KB).
Below are links to open data available in the following sectors in the UAE:
Platforms for UAE's open data
Read more about open government data in the UAE.
The UAE makes its laws accessible through its Official Gazette. In addition, full text of the UAE's laws that cover different areas concerning people and businesses can be found on the legislations portal - Ministry of Justice.
Below are links to laws and regulations available in the following ministries in the UAE:
Local laws in the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai can be found on the following links:
Federal Decree Law No. 2 of 2015 on Combating Discrimination and Hatred (PDF) criminalises any acts that promote religious hatred through any form of expression. It makes it illegal to discriminate against individuals or groups on the basis of religion, caste, doctrine, race, colour or ethnic origin.
Violators will be exposed to penalties, which include jail terms and fines.
The law encourages anyone involved in any activity that violates the law to voluntarily submit themselves before the authorities and has provisions allowing the courts to waive penalties in such cases.
Read more about the sustainable development goal Peace, justice and strong institutions.
29 Oct 2024
