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Is asbestos illegal in the United Arab Emirates?

Partly. Asbestos is restricted in the United Arab Emirates. 2006 federal ban covers asbestos boards; pipes not covered.

Council of Ministers Resolution No. 39 of 2006 bans import, production and use of asbestos boards; asbestos-cement water pipes not covered (IBAS 'Asbestos Confusion in the UAE'; Khaleej Times). No 2025-26 source located; not on IBAS list (Jun 2026).

Source: Cabinet Res. 39/2006

• The United Arab Emirates is one of 68 countries where asbestos is banned, and 4 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 2 (Oman and Saudi Arabia).
• In Asia: banned in 13 of 46 countries.

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