In applying the provisions of this Law by Decree, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context otherwise stipulates:

State: United Arab Emirates.

President of the State:    President of the United Arab Emirates

Union: Union of the Emirates of the State.

Government: Government of the United Arab Emirates.

Authority: Emirates Accountability Authority

Competent Authorities: Sovereign, judicial, regulatory, police, security, and other Entities and committees, each according to their jurisdiction, affiliated with the Government of the State or the Government of other Emirates.

Regulated Entities: Entities subject to the Authority control in accordance with the provisions of this Law by Decree.

Chairman of the Authority: Vice-Chairman of the Emirates Accountability Authority.

Vice-Chairman: Vice-Chairman of the Authority

Regulations of the affairs of the Chairman of the Authority: Regulations issued by a Federal Decree that specify the conditions of service of the Chairman of the Authority, his duties, the prohibited activities, the mechanism for holding him accountable, his annual remuneration and vacations, and any allowances, bonuses, or any other regulatory matters.

General Managers: The Authority General Managers

Executive Management: Agents, General Managers, and executive directors of Regulated Entities, and the like, whatever the way of their appointment.