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6/26/25, 8:59 AM UAE showcases its experience in developing legislative framework for competition protection at 6th Arab Competition Forum in Iraq…
The new law reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to aligning with global best practices by
limiting exemptions exclusively to fully government-owned entities that play a vital role in
the national economy. To ensure effective implementation, the Ministry of Economy and
Tourism, in partnership with key government stakeholders, will conduct a nationwide series
of workshops in 2025, engaging judicial authorities, local economic departments, legal
experts, and private sector representatives. These initiatives aim to deepen understanding
of the new legislation and its compliance requirements, directly supporting the “We the UAE
2031” vision.

In this regard, Cabinet Decision No. (3) of 2025 concerning the thresholds for notification of
economic concentration operations reinforces the role of the Ministry of Economy and
Tourism in monitoring and supervising economic concentration activities of establishments
in the country, ensuring compliance with fair competition rules. This is achieved by
specifying the thresholds and controls related to dominant positions and the obligatory
notification of economic concentration operations implemented under the Competition
Regulation Law. These measures are designed to strengthen fair competition, ensure
market stability, deter monopolistic practices, and promote market access for new entrants
– an essential step given that the UAE is home to over 1.1 million companies and economic
institutions.

The Cabinet’s decision establishes clear notification thresholds based on two key financial
criteria: when the combined annual local sales of the parties in the relevant market exceed
AED 300 million in the preceding fiscal year, or when their aggregate market share
surpasses 40 per cent of total transactions in that market. To ensure thorough evaluation,
the review period for such transactions has been extended to 90 days, allowing for
comprehensive technical and economic analysis.

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The UAE will host the 7 Arab Competition Forum in 2026, which is one of the most
important regional platforms dedicated to enhancing Arab and international cooperation in
the field of competition protection and anti-monopoly efforts. This forum supports the
objectives of the ‘The UAE Charter of Economic Principles,’ which aims to build a competitive
national economy that provides a thriving business environment filled with opportunities
and possibilities.

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