Corporate Fundraising in Dubai-How to Navigate the Requirements of Charitable Giving
Type
E-journal
Date
7 Nov 2016
Jurisdiction
Dubai
Taxonomy
Charitable Purposes, Charitable Trusts & Institutions, Fund Raising
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Clyde & Co
Analysis
A recently reported case in Dubai whereby an individual was arrested and imprisoned for fundraising for charitable donations without having approval to do so will have set alarm bells ringing with people concerned that their charitable activities will have to stop.
Whilst the new fundraising law appears to be here to stay, this does not mean that fundraising in the UAE is not possible. With the right approach, companies can maintain their fundraising activities and continue with charitable giving, although a more careful approach will be needed than in the past.
Fundraising approval-not as daunting as it seems!
The Dubai Fundraising Law regulating fundraising in the Emirate of Dubai (Dubai Decree No. 9/2015) and with penalties including a fine and imprisonment, fundraising without obtaining the required prior approval is not recommended.