Resolution No. (1) of 2026
Concerning the Grant of Incentive Awards to Public Sector Whistleblowers
We, Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority,
After perusal of:
- Law No. (4) of 2018 Establishing the Financial Audit Authority and its amendments;
- Decree No. (14) of 2018 Appointing the Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority; and
- Resolution No. (2) of 2025 Concerning Employment Protection of Public Sector Whistleblowers,
and
Based on the recommendation of the Director General of the Financial Audit Authority,
Do hereby issue this Resolution.
Definitions
Article (1)
The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Resolution, have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:
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Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai.
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Law: Law No. (4) of 2018 Establishing the Financial Audit Authority and its amendments.
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Resolution: Resolution No. (2) of 2025 Concerning Employment Protection of Public Sector Whistleblowers.
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FAA: The Financial Audit Authority.
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Chairman: The Chairman of the FAA.
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Director General: The Director General of the FAA.
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Auditee: Any entity that is subject to audit by the FAA under the Law.
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Violation: Any financial or administrative violation falling within the jurisdiction of the FAA for consideration and investigation in accordance with the provisions of the Law.
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Employee: A male or female person who occupies a budgeted post in an Auditee.
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Report: A statement relating to a Violation committed at an Auditee.
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Whistleblower: An Employee who cooperates with the FAA by reporting any Violation or providing formal statements related thereto.
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Incentive Award: A monetary or non-monetary award granted to a Whistleblower in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.
Scope of Application
Article (2)
The provisions of this Resolution apply to Whistleblowers whose Reports in connection with Violations committed within Auditees are accepted by the FAA.
Types of Incentive Awards
Article (3)
a. The Incentive Awards paid to Whistleblowers will be determined by reference to the percentages and amounts specified in the table below:
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Article (1) – Definitions and Interpretations
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below:
1.1 “Agreement” means this agreement, including all its schedules, appendices, annexes and amendments.
1.2 “Applicable Law” means the laws, rules, regulations, decrees, orders, circulars, resolutions, decisions, notices, instructions, guidelines, policies, and other instruments having the force of law, as may be issued, amended, or re-enacted from time to time by any Competent Authority in the Emirate or the UAE.
1.3 “Authority” means the [Insert Name of Authority].
1.4 “Business Day” means a day (other than a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday) on which banks are generally open for business in the Emirate.
1.5 “Confidential Information” means any information, data, or material, whether written or oral, disclosed by one Party to the other, directly or indirectly, in connection with this Agreement, which is not generally known to the public, including, but not limited to, trade secrets, business plans, financial information, customer lists, technical data, and any other proprietary information.
1.6 “Effective Date” means the date of signing of this Agreement.
1.7 “Emirate” means the Emirate of [Insert Name of Emirate].
1.8 “Event of Default” means any event or circumstance specified in Article (11) of this Agreement.
1.9 “Force Majeure Event” means any event or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of a Party, including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, civil commotion, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, strikes, lockouts, governmental actions, and failures of public utilities.
1.10 “Party” means the Authority or the [Insert Name of Other Party], and “Parties” means both of them.
1.11 “Services” means the services to be provided by the [Insert Name of Other Party] to the Authority, as described in Schedule (1) of this Agreement.
1.12 “Term” means the term of this Agreement, as specified in Article (3) of this Agreement.
1.13 “UAE” means the United Arab Emirates.
Article (2) – Purpose of the Agreement
The purpose of this Agreement is to set out the terms and conditions under which the [Insert Name of Other Party] will provide the Services to the Authority.
Article (3) – Term of the Agreement
3.1 This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of [Insert Term Duration] unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
3.2 The Parties may, by mutual written agreement, extend the Term of this Agreement for such additional period(s) as they may deem appropriate.
Article (4) – Scope of Services
4.1 The [Insert Name of Other Party] shall provide the Services to the Authority in accordance with the scope, specifications, and timelines set forth in Schedule (1) of this Agreement.
4.2 The [Insert Name of Other Party] shall perform the Services with due care, skill, and diligence, and in accordance with the highest professional standards and Applicable Law.
Article (5) – Fees and Payment
5.1 In consideration for the Services provided by the [Insert Name of Other Party], the Authority shall pay the [Insert Name of Other Party] the fees as specified in Schedule (2) of this Agreement.
5.2 All payments shall be made in [Insert Currency] within [Insert Number] days from the date of receipt of a valid invoice from the [Insert Name of Other Party].
5.3 The fees specified in Schedule (2) are exclusive of any applicable taxes, duties, or other governmental charges, which shall be borne by the Authority.
Article (6) – Confidentiality
6.1 Each Party shall keep confidential all Confidential Information disclosed by the other Party in connection with this Agreement.
6.2 Neither Party shall disclose, reproduce, or use any Confidential Information for any purpose other than for the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party.
6.3 The obligations of confidentiality under this Article shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of [Insert Number] years.
Article (7) – Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 All intellectual property rights in any materials, works, or deliverables created by the [Insert Name of Other Party] in the course of providing the Services shall vest in the Authority upon payment of the fees.
7.2 The [Insert Name of Other Party] warrants that the Services and any materials, works, or deliverables provided by it do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
Article (8) – Representations and Warranties
8.1 Each Party represents and warrants to the other that:
a. it has the full power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
b. this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms; and
c. its entry into and performance of this Agreement will not violate any Applicable Law or any agreement to which it is a party.
8.2 The [Insert Name of Other Party] further represents and warrants that:
a. it has the necessary licenses, permits, and approvals to provide the Services; and
b. the Services will be performed by qualified personnel with the requisite expertise and experience.
Article (9) – Indemnification
9.1 The [Insert Name of Other Party] shall indemnify and hold harmless the Authority from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:
a. any breach by the [Insert Name of Other Party] of its representations, warranties, or obligations under this Agreement;
b. any negligence or willful misconduct of the [Insert Name of Other Party] or its personnel in the performance of the Services; and
c. any infringement of intellectual property rights of any third party by the Services or any materials, works, or deliverables provided by the [Insert Name of Other Party].
9.2 The Authority shall indemnify and hold harmless the [Insert Name of Other Party] from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with any breach by the Authority of its representations, warranties, or obligations under this Agreement.
Article (10) – Limitation of Liability
10.1 Neither Party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including, but not limited to, loss of profits, loss of revenue, or loss of data, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, even if such Party has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
10.2 The total aggregate liability of the [Insert Name of Other Party] to the Authority under this Agreement for any and all claims arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid or payable by the Authority to the [Insert Name of Other Party] under this Agreement during the [Insert Period] immediately preceding the date on which the claim arose.
Article (11) – Events of Default and Termination
11.1 Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default:
a. a Party fails to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement and, if such breach is capable of remedy, fails to remedy it within [Insert Number] days after receiving written notice from the other Party requiring it to do so;
b. a Party becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or
c. a Force Majeure Event continues for a period of more than [Insert Number] days.
11.2 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the non-defaulting Party may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the defaulting Party.
11.3 Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by giving [Insert Number] days' prior written notice to the other Party.
11.4 Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason:
a. the [Insert Name of Other Party] shall immediately cease providing the Services;
b. the Authority shall pay the [Insert Name of Other Party] for all Services rendered up to the effective date of termination; and
c. each Party shall return to the other all Confidential Information and other property belonging to the other Party.
Article (12) – Force Majeure
12.1 Neither Party shall be liable for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that such delay or failure is caused by a Force Majeure Event.
12.2 The Party affected by a Force Majeure Event shall promptly notify the other Party in writing of the occurrence of such event and its anticipated duration.
12.3 If a Force Majeure Event continues for a period of more than [Insert Number] days, either Party may terminate this Agreement in accordance with Article (11) of this Agreement.
Article (13) – Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
13.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Applicable Law of the Emirate and the federal laws of the UAE.
13.2 Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in [Insert City], in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the [Insert Arbitration Center] for the time being in force, which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Article. The language of the arbitration shall be [Insert Language].
Article (14) – Notices
14.1 Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, sent by registered mail, or by email to the addresses specified below:
If to the Authority:
[Insert Authority Address]
[Insert Authority Email]
If to the [Insert Name of Other Party]:
[Insert Other Party Address]
[Insert Other Party Email]
14.2 A notice shall be deemed to have been received:
a. if delivered personally, on the date of delivery;
b. if sent by registered mail, on the [Insert Number] day after posting; or
c. if sent by email, on the date of transmission, provided that no undeliverable message is received by the sender.
Article (15) – Assignment
Neither Party may assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party.
Article (16) – Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral.
Article (17) – Amendments
Any amendment or modification to this Agreement shall be valid only if made in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of both Parties.
Article (18) – Waiver
No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the Party granting the waiver. No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent or other breach.
Article (19) – Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Article (20) – Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Article (21) – Schedules
The Schedules attached to this Agreement shall form an integral part of this Agreement.
Article (22) – Language
This Agreement is executed in [Insert Language] and [Insert Other Language]. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the two versions, the [Insert Language] version shall prevail.
Article (23) – Headings
The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect its interpretation.
Article (24) – Relationship of the Parties
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between the Parties. The [Insert Name of Other Party] shall be an independent contractor.
Article (25) – Further Assurances
Each Party shall, at its own cost, execute and do all such further acts, deeds, and things as may be reasonably required by the other Party to give full effect to this Agreement.
Article (26) – Survival
Articles (6) (Confidentiality), (7) (Intellectual Property Rights), (9) (Indemnification), (10) (Limitation of Liability), (13) (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution), and (26) (Survival) shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.