The UAE Council for Fatwa

Government entity Council Federal

The UAE Council for Fatwa is the sole official authority for issuing general religious rulings (fatwas) in the United Arab Emirates. It provides electronic and direct fatwa services, religious publications, and research.

Emirate: Federal
Type: Council
Part of: Federal Government
Official website: fatwauae.gov.ae
Phone: 🇦🇪 +971 2 777 4777
Email: [email protected]
Established by: Federal Law of 2024 Regarding the UAE Council for Fatwa
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi
Ownership: Government
Sector: Government Services
Regulates: Issuing religious rulings (Fatwa)
Official accounts: X · Instagram · YouTube

Organisation chart

Federal Government

The UAE Council for Fatwa

Board of directors

A Abdullah Bin Bayyah Chairman of the Council

Omar Habtoor Al Darei Vice Chairman

Leadership and executive management

Omar Habtoor Al Darei General Director

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