Community Development Fund
The law creates a “Community Development Fund” within the Authority, with revenues allocated to provide financial support to eligible groups and to fund social projects and services in the Emirates. The fund aims to support social development in Dubai, strengthen social cohesion and stability, and provide protection and care for the most vulnerable groups through cash and non-cash assistance, including emergency assistance during disasters, crises and other extraordinary circumstances.
It also supports vocational training programs for unemployed individuals to help prepare them for the labor market, improves the quality of life and living standards for beneficiaries and enhances their role in society. In addition, it promotes partnerships with the private sector and encourages companies, institutions and individuals to contribute to the financing of community development programs.
The law replaces Law No. (8) of 2015 relating to the Dubai Community Development Authority and repeals Law No. (15) of 2020 regarding the transfer of certain responsibilities of the Juvenile Affairs Foundation to the Dubai Community Development Authority.
Existing decisions and regulations issued according to law no. (8) of 2015 will remain in force insofar as they do not conflict with the new law, until they are replaced by new decisions and regulations.
Any provision or legislation that conflicts with the Law is annulled. The law enters into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
