
Dubai has introduced a new legal framework governing how government services can be outsourced to private entities, with the move aimed at tightening oversight while improving efficiency and service quality across the emirate.
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (5) of 2026, which regulates the outsourcing of government services in Dubai, according to official reports carried by UAE state media.