The UAE’s Federal Procurement Act: New Tender Rules & Compliance

Federal Law No. 11 of 2023 on Federal Government Procurement fundamentally transformed how UAE federal entities procure goods, services, and works through a centralized digital system, unified supplier registry, and strengthened transparency mandates. Effective from 1 December 2023, the law applies to all federal entities, including ministries, federal authorities, and central agencies, with exemptions only for the Ministry of Defence and national security-related procurement.