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11.12.2025

UAE Tightens Narcotic Drug Regulations

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The UAE government has introduced a Federal Decree-Law to modify specific sections of the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.

Stricter penalties have been implemented for pharmacies distributing narcotics without a prescription, and for doctors prescribing these substances without a license. Both violations now carry a minimum sentence of five years and a fine of at least Dh50,000.

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