Introduction
Animal welfare is of great importance in the UAE. Recently the
demand for animal welfare laws and regulations have increased
globally. Owning a pet is a commitment and it is important to
recognize that they too have rights. The UAE introduced Law Number
16 of 2007 which contains the provisions for ensuring animal
welfare, and the Act has been subsequently amended by Law Number 18
of 2016. However, new concerns have recently arisen with regard to
animal welfare and regulations.
New Aspects of the Law
The MOCCAE (Ministry of Climate Change and Environment) has
issued executive regulations on the 2007 law as mentioned earlier
and its 2016 amendment. Under the new regulations, mistreatment of
animals and pets will result in punishment.
