Policies & Regulations

Policy and Regulation Management

Issuing, approving and reviewing policies.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Delegation and Segregation of Duties

Delegation limits, responsibilities and segregation of duties.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Governance and Board Regulations

The Board’s authority, meetings and oversight.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

General Assembly and Election Regulations

Convening meetings, quorum, voting and elections.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Committee Formation and Oversight Regulations

Committee appointments, authority and reporting.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Regulatory Compliance and Engagement Policy

Monitoring requirements and engaging with regulators.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Audit and Internal Control Policy

Independent audits, findings and internal controls.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Institutional Changes, Branches and Dissolution Regulations

Institutional changes, branches and cessation of activities.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Membership and Members’ Rights

Membership requirements, rights, admission and renewal.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Gifts and Anti-Bribery

Prohibition of bribery and rules for gifts, disclosure and impartial decisions.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Whistleblowing

Good-faith reporting, protection, investigation and follow-up.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Conflicts of Interest, Disclosure and Recusal

Integrity of decisions, disclosure of interests, recusal and accountability.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Financial, Accounting and Budget Regulations

Budgeting, accounting, payments and financial controls.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Treasury, Bank Accounts and Advances Policy

Treasury, bank accounts, signing authority and advances.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Procurement and Contract Management Regulations

Procurement planning, competition, contracting and acceptance.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Assets, Custody and Inventory Policy

Recording, safeguarding, counting and disposing of assets.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Investment and Financial Reserves Policy

Investment appraisal, reserves and monitoring.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Tax Compliance and Invoicing Policy

Assessing tax obligations, invoices and returns.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Policy

Due diligence, risk monitoring and escalation.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Targeted Financial Sanctions Policy

Sanctions screening, matches and reporting.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Fundraising and Grants Management

Rules for accepting, allocating and using donations and handling refunds.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Assistance Committee Regulations

Assistance reviews, independent decisions and follow-up.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Representative Request and Collection Privacy Notice

Explains how the Association collects and uses the information of a person requesting a representative to collect a donation, their rights, retention periods, and the UAE-only service area.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

01/08/2026

Assistance and Beneficiary Support

Assistance eligibility, assessment, decisions and beneficiary rights.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Service Complaints and Appeals

Rights to complain or appeal about services, follow-up and escalation.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Safeguarding Children and People at Greater Risk

Protection of children and people at greater risk, prevention and referral.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Information Security and Incident Response Policy

Protecting systems and accounts and responding to incidents.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Documents, Records, Retention and Disposal Policy

Classifying, retaining, accessing and disposing of records.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies Policy

Responsible use of technology and human oversight.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Public Privacy Notice for NABDA Communications and WhatsApp

Explains how the Association collects, uses and protects personal information when people communicate through NABDA Communications and WhatsApp, including data rights and channel limits.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

NABDA Communications User Data Deletion Instructions

Explains how to request access, correction, deletion or restriction, how to stop communications, and the limits that apply to deletion and backups.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Data Protection and Privacy

Personal data protection, individual rights and processing safeguards.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Health Data Confidentiality and Sharing

Confidentiality of health reports and safeguards for access and sharing.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Human Resources Regulations

Recruitment, contracts, employment rights and end of service.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Code of Professional Conduct

Integrity, professional conduct and beneficiary protection.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Disciplinary and Employment Grievance Regulations

Misconduct, investigations, sanctions and grievance rights.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Volunteering Regulations

Volunteer rights, duties, training, safety and participation records.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Risk Management Policy

Assessing, treating and monitoring risks.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Business Continuity and Emergency Policy

Critical-service continuity, recovery and emergencies.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Premises and Event Safety Policy

Premises and event safety and participant protection.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Programmes, Projects and Events Regulations

Programme and project approval and impact monitoring.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Partnerships and Agreements Policy

Assessing and monitoring partnerships and agreements.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Medical Advisory Council Regulations

The Medical Advisory Council’s role and independence.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Scientific Research and Ethics Policy

Research governance, ethics and participant protection.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026

Media, Publication and Institutional Identity Policy

Publishing, statements, identity and content privacy.

Effective date

10/08/2026

Last updated

25/09/2026