1. The Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service in the Federal Government shall define the ethical standards that employees must adhere to, in order to maintain public confidence, enhance integrity, prevent conflicts of interest, and protect the reputation of the UAE Government.
2. This Code emphasises the shared responsibility to promote a culture of ethics and integrity, through cooperation between managers and employees.

This Code shall apply to all employees of the Federal Entities, and the Federal Entities may issue detailed codes of professional conduct and ethics commensurate with the nature of their work.

A public servant shall be a role model in his commitment to work ethics, his embodiment of positive values, his support and inspiration to others, and his knowledge of local and global changes and developments, in a manner that enhances competitiveness and levels of performance.

The Code is based on ethical principles that promote integrity, professionalism, serve the public interest, and provides basic guidelines for the employee's commitment to work ethics in the Federal Government, as indicated in the Pledge of Commitment Adhering to the Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics of the Public Service, attached to this Code.

1. Consolidating institutional values and creating a supportive work environment for the employee.
2. Raising awareness of the culture and principles of professional conduct and ethics of the Public Service, supervising the enforcement of the Code, and disseminating it among employees in the ways it deems appropriate.
3. Granting all of its employees access to the contents of the Code, and ensuring their commitment to sign it electronically.
4. Providing safe channels for reporting conduct inconsistent with the principles of professional conduct and ethics of the Public Service.
5. Conducting an investigation of the cases reported, taking into account privacy and providing protection for the reporting employee.
6. Imposing penalties in the event that the employee is proven to have violated the principles of professional conduct and ethics of the Public Service, as stipulated in the Human Resources Law, its Executive Regulation, and relevant laws and legislations.

1. Reading and adhering to the principles of professional conduct and ethics of the Public Service.
2. Informing his direct supervisor or the human resources department in the Federal Entity of any violations of the principles of professional conduct and ethics of the Public Service stipulated in the Pledge of Commitment, immediately upon their occurrence, or his knowledge thereof.
3. Cooperating in the event of accountability in accordance with the official procedures and channels followed in the Federal Government and the relevant laws and legislations.

1. The employee plays an important role in maintaining the integrity and reputation of the entity for which he works, by adhering to the principles of professional conduct and ethics of the Public Service. Adherence to these standards, and immediate reporting of any violations thereof, is necessary, because it contributes to maintaining public confidence in the Government.
2. Non-compliance with this Code shall be dealt with seriously by the Employer, as all employees must abide by it, and sign the Pledge of Commitment Adhering to the Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics of the Public Service attached to this Code.