UAE bans import of exotic animals as pets

You can no longer ship in a big cat for your back yard, but a kangaroo is fine under a new federal decree governing the importation of rare animals.

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The rules, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Water, mean permits will no longer be issued to import animals for personal or commercial use.
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Only breeding centres, universities, zoos and public authorities that are licensed by the ministry are allowed to bring any of the animals covered by the legislation into the country - provided they meet a number of conditions.
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The regulations are contained in a ministerial decree that was issued in July last year with very little fanfare. The document includes a list of animals that may not be imported for personal or commercial use.
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