Amiri decree


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An amiri decree is a decree, equivalent to a law, made by an emir or his representatives (Arabic: المرسوم الأميري), generally in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.

Examples are:

  • Amiri Decree Law No. 13 of 1984 (Bahrain), establishing a High Counsel for Labour Services
  • Amiri Decree No. 11/1999 (Qatar) forming a Constitution Drafting Committee
  • Amiri Decree No. 3 of 1988 as amended by the Amiri Decree No. 3 of 1996 (Ajman, UAE) creating and granting autonomous status to the Ajman Free Zone

References

References

  1. (2007-02-11). "The labour Law for the Ministry - AMIRI DECREE LAW NO. 13 OF 1984".
  2. (2007-06-08). "The Amiri Decree No.(11/1999)".
  3. (2007-05-28). "Ajman Free Zone".

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