2013-01-01

Federal Decree No. 15 of 2013 Establishing the Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Free Zone

President Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Federal Decree No. 15 of 2013 to formally establish the Abu Dhabi Global Market as a financial free zone within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The decree mandates implementation by all relevant authorities and requires dissemination in official newspapers to ensure legal validity. This foundational legislation operates alongside Cabinet Resolution No. 4 of 2013 and Law No. 4 of 2013 to define the zone's boundaries and regulatory framework.

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