Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved new procedures for Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority (FAA). These new rules are part of Decision No. (4) of 2025. Sheikh Maktoum is the First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance. He is also the Chairman of the FAA.
The decision sets out how two important committees should work. These are the Central Violations Committee and the Grievances Committee. The new rules apply to all employees and top officials within the FAA’s area of control. This includes CEOs and high-ranking executives.
The aim of the decision is to make sure penalties are fair. The rules ensure that no one is punished more than once for the same mistake. The decision also allows employees to respond in writing before a final judgment is made. This helps protect their rights and build trust in the system.
The new procedures make sure investigations are fair and based on facts. Penalties must match the severity of the offense. Only legal and justified penalties can be given. All actions must follow clear steps. These changes are meant to create a more just and open workplace.
The Central Violations Committee will handle financial and administrative violations. It will follow clear steps when looking at any possible rule-breaking. These include listening to the employee’s side and making sure any punishment is legal and fair.
The Grievances Committee will handle employee complaints. If an employee wants to file a grievance, they must do it within 15 working days after getting the decision. If they wait longer, the complaint will not be accepted. Once the committee makes a ruling, both the employee and the related office must follow it. The office must also inform the FAA when the ruling is carried out.
Both committees must keep all meetings, discussions, and records private. They can only share information if the Director General of the FAA agrees and it serves the public interest.
The FAA will provide support to the committees. This includes both administrative help and technical tools. These steps are backed by Law No. (4) of 2018, which set up the FAA in Dubai. The new decision builds on that law to improve how the authority works.
The FAA is an important part of the Dubai government. It checks how public money is spent and makes sure officials follow the rules. With these new procedures, the FAA hopes to improve how it handles internal issues. The changes also aim to protect public money and promote fair treatment for staff.
By making these updates, Dubai is continuing its push to become a leader in public sector accountability. The new decision gives employees more rights and makes the system more clear and fair. It also shows that Dubai is serious about transparency and strong leadership in financial matters.
These new rules take effect immediately. All departments under the FAA must follow them. The authority may offer training sessions to help teams understand and apply the changes.
