Decree Law No.9 of 1983 concerning Regulating the Hunting of Birds and Animals.

This Decree consisting of 5 articles aims at regulating the hunt of some animal species in the Emirates. It prohibits hunting and collecting or destroying eggs of land and sea birds of various kinds, between them: dove, grey francolin, and passerine birds, except for the Socotra Cormorant. Also prohibits the hunting of the following animals: all kinds of Antelopes, rabbits and spiny-tailed lizards. The Law also indicates the penalties for those who violate its provisions.