Article (151)
The provisions of the Constitution prevail over the constitutions of the member Emirates. The federal laws which are enacted in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution have precedence over the legislation, regulations and decisions enacted by the Emirates’ authorities.
Where a lower legislation is in conflict with an upper legislation, the lower one is deemed void insofar as it is in conflict with the upper one. In case of dispute, the matter is referred to the Federal Supreme Court for final decision.
Article (152)
This Constitution takes effect from the date set for that purpose in a declaration to be issued by the Rulers signatories to the Constitution.
Signed in Dubai on this 18th day of July 1971, corresponding to 25 Jumad el- Awal 1391 (Islamic Calendar).
Signatures :
| Ruler of Abu Dhabi Emirate Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nhayan |
Ruler of Dubai Emirate Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum | ||
| Ruler of Sharjah Emirate Kaled Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi |
For ruler of Ajman Emirate Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi | ||
| For ruler of Umm AI Quwain Emirate Rashid Bin Ahmed Al Mualla |
Ruler of Fujairah Emirate Mohmmed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi |
Notice :
It is worth noting that there was no signature for the ruler of Ras Al-Khaima because this emirate joined the union later according to the Federation Supreme Council resolution number 2/1972.
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