Disciplinary, grievance procedures approved for Dubai Financial Audit Authority

A new decision has been issued regarding the operational procedures for the Central Violations and Grievances Committees under the Financial Audit Authority in Dubai.

In his capacity as Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, has issued decision No. 4 of 2025.

The new guidelines apply to senior officials and employees of entities under the Authority’s oversight and are designed to ensure fair, transparent, and proportionate disciplinary measures, while safeguarding employee rights.

The Decision outlines how violations are handled, grants employees the right to appeal within 15 working days, and requires all committee proceedings to remain confidential.

It also mandates that both the employee and the concerned entity comply with the committee’s rulings.

The move aims to strengthen accountability, protect public funds, and promote fairness and stability in the workplace.

Maktoum bin Mohammed issues a Decision approving the operational procedures for the Central Violations Committee and the Grievances Committee under the Financial Audit Authority in Dubai. The Decision ensures that disciplinary penalties are fair and proportionate to the offence,… pic.twitter.com/3fmUgidOqb

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