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What is the definition of a non-governmental organization (NGO)?
An organization formed independent from government, typically nonprofit and active in humanitarianism or social sciences.
What areas can a society be organized for purposes of creating activities according to the UAE Law to form Associations?
NGOs in the UAE have evolved with the number increasing from $158$ in 2014 to $185$ in 2018.
158, 185
Match the following Awards with their corresponding organizations:
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Study Notes
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Definition of Civil Society
- A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an organization formed independently from government, typically nonprofit, and active in humanitarianism, social sciences, or providing services to members and others.
- NGOs can include clubs, associations, and organizations working in various areas, such as social, religious, cultural, scientific, educational, occupational, women, innovational, technical, or humanitarian.
UAE Law to Form Associations (NGO)
- Article 2 of the UAE law defines a society as a group of people or organizations formed for a limited or unlimited time to create activities in areas such as social, religious, cultural, scientific, educational, occupational, women, innovational, technical, or humanitarian.
- The law requires a minimum of 20 founding members, who must be UAE nationals, and at least 18 years old.
- The managing board must have a minimum of 5 active members, who must be UAE nationals, and at least 21 years old.
Categories of Public Utility Associations
- The table shows the categories of public utility associations in the UAE from 2014 to 2018, including:
- Women: 8 associations
- Occupational: 34 associations
- Folkloric Arts: 29 associations
- Cultural and Public Services: 63 associations
- Charity and Relief: 23 associations
- Theaters: 13 associations
- Community Leagues: 15 associations
Occupational Societies
- Examples of occupational societies in the UAE include:
- Society of Engineers
- Medical Society
- Sociological Association
- Lawyers Association
- Accountants and Auditors Association
- Teachers Association
Humanitarian Organizations
- Examples of humanitarian organizations in the UAE include:
- Red Crescent
- Al Maktoum Foundation
- Human Appeal International
- Dubai Charity
- Sharjah Charity
- Alihsan Charity
Folklore Associations
- Examples of folklore associations in the UAE include:
- Abu Dhabi Folklore Association
- Dubai Folklore Association
- Sharjah Folklore Association
- Ajman Folklore Association
- Umm Al Quwain Folklore Association
- Ras Al Khaimah Folklore Association
- Fujairah Folklore Association
Awards
- Examples of awards in the UAE include:
- Zayed-Emirates Appreciation Award
- Humaid Bin Rashid Award
- Al Owais Award
- Cultural and Scientific Association Award
- Hamdan Bin Rashid Educational Award
- Hamdan Bin Rashid Medical Award
Women Associations
- Examples of women associations in the UAE include:
- General Women Union
- Umm Almoumineen – Ajman
Clubs
- Examples of clubs in the UAE include:
- Abu Dhabi Sports Club
- Dubai Sports Club
- UAE Football Clubs
Cultural Associations
- Examples of cultural associations in the UAE include:
- Cultural Foundation – Abu Dhabi
- Cultural and Scientific Association
- Sharjah International Book Fair
- Abu Dhabi Book Fair
- National Cultural Encyclopedia
Theatre
- Theatrical Association – Sharjah (established in 1994) aims to develop talents, participate in national and regional events, knowledge transfer, and provide support to those in the field.
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Learn about non-governmental organizations, their definition, and characteristics. Understand their role in humanitarianism and social sciences.
