Legislative Decree No. 34 of 13 August 2006 establishing the General Authority for Management and Development of Desert (Albadeya).

The aim of this Legislative Decree is to develop the desert (Albadeya). It is composed of 13 articles. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Article 2 decrees the establishment of the General Authority for Management and Development of Desert (Albadeya) under the control of the Prime Minister. Article 3 defines objectives of the aforementioned Authority in particular to: develop the desert and its natural and human resources; lay down economic and social policies and strategies for the development of Albadeya; prepare economic and social indicators; prepare economic, social, cultural, environmental and housing studies and research related to the desert; lay down production and investment plans and projects; create work opportunities for local inhabitants; and, lay down plans for guarantee necessary loans and financing of projects. Articles 4 to 10 deal with the management and internal organization of the Authority. Articles 11 to 13 contain general provisions.