His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law outlining the preservation, documentation and classification of antiquities and archeological sites discovered in the Emirate.
The new law will also establish regulations that ensure their protection, support their optimal use, and provide an environment that can manage and regulate archaeological activities in the Emirate.
It also aims to raise awareness of the historical, cultural and architectural significance of these discoveries.
The law applies to existing and newly discovered archaeological sites and artefacts across all land, marine, and mountainous areas of Dubai, including special development zones and free zones, like the Dubai International Financial Centre.
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has been designated to oversee the implementation of the law.
Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law on antiquities and archaeological sites in the Emirate of Dubai. The Law applies to existing and newly discovered archaeological sites and artefacts across all land, marine, and mountainous areas of Dubai, including special development zones and… pic.twitter.com/0pRrIaZzYz
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 22, 2026

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