Amiri decree explained
An amiri decree is a decree, equivalent to a law, made by an emir or his representatives (Arabic: المرسوم الأميري), generally in Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Examples are:
- Amiri Decree Law No. 13 of 1984 (Bahrain), establishing a High Counsel for Labour Services[1]
- Amiri Decree No. 11/1999 (Qatar) forming a Constitution Drafting Committee[2]
- 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[3]
References
- Web site: 2007-02-11. The labour Law for the Ministry - AMIRI DECREE LAW NO. 13 OF 1984. 2020-10-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20070211082747/http://www.bah-molsa.com/english/sec2ch11.htm. 2007-02-11.
- Web site: 2007-06-08. The Amiri Decree No.(11/1999). 2020-10-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20070608113533/http://www.diwan.gov.qa/english/qatar/AmiriDecree-11-1999.htm. 2007-06-08.
- Web site: 2007-05-28. Ajman Free Zone. 2020-10-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20070528041436/http://www.ajmanfreezone.gov.ae/about/overview.htm. 2007-05-28.