Up to Dh30,000 fine: UAE announces penalties for offences by public benefit institutions

In a recent Cabinet resolution, the UAE government has introduced a new framework for administrative penalties imposed on public benefit institutions. These measures aim to ensure compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. (50) of 2023, which regulates the operations of such entities.

Under the new regulations, institutions can face fines ranging from Dh1,000 to a staggering Dh30,000 for various violations. These offences include failure to notify authorities of operational changes, unauthorised participation in events, and mismanagement of funds.

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Here is a list of offences and their corresponding penalties:

Failure to notify changes within the institution

• First and second violations: Warning

• Third violation: Dh1,000 fine

• Fourth violation: Temporary closure for one month

Unauthorised participation in events

• First violation: Warning

• Second violation: Dh1,000 fine

• Third violation: Dh2,000 fine

• Fourth violation: Temporary closure for one month

Hosting individuals from within the country for events without approval

• First violation: Warning

• Second violation: Dh1,000 fine
  Third violation: Dh2,000 fine

Hosting individuals from outside the country for events without approval

• First violation: Dh2,000 fine

• Second violation: Dh4,000 fine

• Third violation: Dh6,000 fine

• Fourth violation: Temporary closure for one month

Participation in activities organised by associations or entities outside the country without approval

• First violation: Dh5,000 fine

• Second violation: Dh10,000 fine

• Third violation: Dh15,000 fine

Affiliation or membership in any organisation based outside the country without local approval and ministry authorisation

• First violation: Dh10,000 fine

• Second violation: Dh20,000 fine

• Third violation: Dh30,000 fine

Improper fund management

• First violation: Warning

• Second violation: Dh5,000 fine

• Third violation: Dh10,000 fine

The resolution emphasises the importance of adhering to regulations and highlights the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability within the sector. Institutions are urged to familiarise themselves with these new rules to avoid penalties and ensure their operations align with national standards.

Waad Barakat

Staff Writer

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waad@khaleejtimes.com

Waad Barakat is a Special Correspondent covering security topics, from law enforcement to local courts. With a keen eye for human interest stories, she hopes to blend it all with unique Gen Z-inspired content.