The provisions of this Decretal Law apply to the Central Bank, financial institutions, financial activities, and Persons subject to it; and does not apply to the Financial Free Zones and the financial institutions regulated by the authorities of these zones.

Current regulations, decisions and circulars, issued in accordance with the provisions of Federal Law No (10) of 1980, Regarding the Central Bank, the Monetary System and Organization of Banking, and amendments thereto, and Federal Law No (6) of 1985, Regarding Islamic Banks, Financial Institutions and Investment Companies shall remain in force, until regulations, decisions and circulars are issued in replacement thereof, within a period not exceeding three (3) years from the date this Decretal Law comes into force.

All agencies and persons subject to the provisions of this Decretal Law shall reconcile their respective positions with its provisions, within the period determined by the Board of Directors.

Any provision contravening or conflicting with the provisions of this Decretal Law shall be annulled; and Federal Law No (10) of 1980 Regarding the Central Bank, The Monetary System and Organization of Banking, along with Federal Law No (6) of 1985, Regarding Islamic Banks, Financial Institutions and Investment companies shall be annulled.

The Central Bank may impose fees and charges for providing the service, issuing licenses and authorizations, as deemed appropriate, in accordance with the nature and scope of functions, activities, and controls determined by the Board of Directors. A decision to such effect shall be issued by the Board of Directors and shall be published in the Official Gazette and the Central Bank’s official website.

Judgments and decisions issued by foreign judicial and law enforcement authorities in respect of national Licensed Financial Institutions and branches of foreign Licensed Financial Institutions operating in the State shall apply, in accordance with applicable legal proceedings of effective laws in the State.

1) If there is a reference in any legislation in force in the country to the “UAE dirham”, “currency”, “cash”, “money”, or any similar term, this includes digital currency in accordance with the provisions of this decree law unless the context requires otherwise.

2) Virtual assets as defined in the applicable laws in the Country, shall not be considered as Currency according to this decree law. Where virtual assets and currencies are used as a means or tool for payment or exchange, any regulations, rules and controls issued by the Central Bank in this regard shall be followed

3) The Central Bank may issue a glossary interpreting the technical terms referred to in this decretal law. This glossary shall be published on its official website.

This decretal law shall be published in the Official Gazette, and shall come into force on the day following date of its publication, without prejudice to the provisions of Article (152) hereof.