Most notably, "juvenile delinquency" and the effects of the value-added tax on society

5 public topics awaiting government approval for discussion under the dome of "Al-Watani"

The National Council requested discussion of the "Interior" strategy in combating the spread of drugs.

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The Federal National Council is awaiting a government response to official letters in which the Council requested approval to discuss five general “public” issues under the council’s dome during the coming period, most notably “the Ministry of Interior’s policy regarding drug control and the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency, and the government's policy regarding the sustainability of electricity and water services In addition to the policy of the Federal Tax Authority regarding the application of value-added tax and selective tax, in the context of its impact on the national economy and the country's competitiveness.

In detail, the Federal National Council sent five official letters to the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs, requesting the approval of the Council of Ministers to discuss five general topics adopted by the Council, in preparation for referring them to the relevant committees and discussing them with the relevant executive authorities under the council’s dome during the coming period.

The first parliamentary messages included a request for government approval to discuss the topic of “the Ministry of Interior’s policy regarding drug control and the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency,” as it stipulated that “despite the efforts made by the Ministry of Interior, which are based on scientific foundations to confront crimes of various kinds to secure the aspects of the comprehensive renaissance that The state is witnessing, as there are great challenges related to limiting the spread of drugs and the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency in light of internal and external variables, especially since such crimes cannot be separated between the role of the ministry and the role of the family, educational, cultural and media institutions, and other federal and local institutions.

The message said: “The danger of the spread of drugs and the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency negatively affects the state’s achievement of its future strategic goals, given that they are young people of the near future on whom the state relies in achieving aspects of its development and revival, in addition to the fact that drugs are a serious moral scourge that results in many negative and destructive behaviors. Society's security and stability ».

The Council suggested discussing the Ministry of Interior's policy in combating drugs and the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency within the framework of three main axes: the first is the ministry’s strategy in combating the spread of drugs, and the second is the ministry’s role in protecting juveniles and the legislation regulating this, and finally, coordination and cooperation between the Ministry of Interior and federal and local authorities concerned with drug control and juvenile protection. .

Electricity and water services

In the second message, the Council requested approval to discuss the topic of "government policy regarding the sustainability of electricity and water services", stressing that the government is making great efforts to meet the increasing needs of electricity and water services due to the urban and economic development in the country and the accompanying population increase. However, the current and future needs are met. From electricity and water services, managing the strategic water reserve file in the country, and coordinating between the concerned authorities, matters that constitute a challenge to ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of this sector and its meeting the needs and aspirations of citizens, which necessitates discussion of the issue under the dome of Parliament.

Mathematical legislation

The third message related to the request for approval to discuss the topic of "the policy of the General Sports Authority in the matter of supporting and developing the sports sector in the country", noting that the General Authority for Sports is practicing many specializations represented in organizing and developing the sports sector and sports facilities, supporting, following up and coordinating the work of sports authorities, and publishing Sports culture and upgrading the sports level of individuals and institutions to the highest international standards, empowering national sports leaders to achieve achievements and championships, and sponsoring talented and outstanding athletes.

The message clarified that despite the distinguished efforts in supporting sports in the country, the sports sector faces a number of challenges, most notably the absence of legislation regulating the sports sector, the failure to develop the infrastructure of some sports clubs, the lack of attention needed to take care of talented athletes or the development of women's sports, and the absence of specialized centers. In adopting and graduating champions representing the country in international forums.

The Council proposed discussing the policy of the General Sports Authority within the framework of five main axes, including: “Integrative policies and legislation to support and develop sport in the country, the Authority’s initiatives in developing and promoting women's, school and community sports in the country, empowering national cadres in the sports sector and caring for talented athletes, the authority’s initiatives and programs in the matter of Developing the infrastructure for sports clubs, the Authority’s role in building external partnerships and enhancing the financial capabilities of sports federations.

The Council also requested the approval of the government to discuss the topic of “the policy of the Federal Tax Authority regarding the application of value-added tax and selective tax,” as it was made clear that the Federal Tax Authority, according to Federal Decree-Law No. (13) of 2016, is responsible for managing, collecting and implementing federal taxes and related fines, distributing their revenues and applying them. Tax procedures in force in the country.

In its fourth message, the Council stated that a value-added tax was applied throughout the country on the first of January 2018 at a rate of 5%, and this tax is considered a new source of income for the state, and contributes to economic diversification, and ensures the continuity of providing high-quality government services in the future represented in services Public and infrastructure of high quality and quality. However, the procedures for implementing the value-added tax and the excise tax resulted in many challenges, which reflected negatively on the individuals and bodies of society.

Labor market

The Council concluded the messages addressed to the government with a request for approval to discuss the topic “The impact of legislation regulating labor market activities on the economic variables in the country,” as it clarified that by reviewing the labor legislation regulating work activities in the state’s private sector, it became evident that the main legislation regulating these activities is Federal Law No. 8) for the year 1980 regarding the regulation of labor relations, which has passed since more than 40 years without change, while most of the data has changed in the country, which calls for reviewing this legislation and assessing its suitability with the current economic developments.

The council suggested discussing the topic of “the impact of legislations regulating labor market activities on economic variables in the country” within the axes of “the impact of the law in supporting economic establishments in the country and achieving a balance between all stakeholders, and the impact of legislations regulating labor market activities on the country's future goals and strategies, and the UAE Vision 2071. ».

Axes

The Federal National Council proposed discussing the issue of the Federal Tax Authority’s policy regarding the application of value-added tax and selective tax within the framework of two main axes: the first is the general policy of the authority in managing, collecting and implementing federal taxes, and the second is the implications of the application of value-added tax and selective tax on the national economy and the competitiveness of the state.

• The sports sector faces the absence of regulatory legislation and the lack of development of the infrastructure for sports clubs.

• The application of value-added tax and excise tax has created many challenges.

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