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On April 20, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government issued Cabinet Decision No. 59 of 2026 establishing the executive regulations for Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on Competition Regulation. The executive regulations provide the implementing framework for the UAE's competition law, which governs competitive practices and market conduct across the Emirates. The regulations detail the operational procedures, compliance requirements, and enforcement mechanisms necessary to administer the competition framework established under the federal decree-law. This includes provisions addressing anti-competitive conduct, market practices, and related administrative processes for entities operating within UAE jurisdiction. The executive regulations came into effect on July 30, 2026, following their publication in the Official Gazette on April 30, 2026 (Issue No. 822). The regulations apply to all businesses and entities subject to UAE competition law, including financial services providers, and establish the standards by which competitive conduct will be assessed and enforced. REFERENCES: Government of the United Arab Emirates. Cabinet Decision No. 59 of 2026 on the Executive Regulations for Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on Competition Regulation. Official Gazette, Issue No. 822 (April 30, 2026).