The Department of Community Development works on granting initial approvals and licensing civil associations and institutions of public interest, pursuant to the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (35) of 2020 amending some provisions of Federal Law No. (2) of 2008 regarding civil associations and institutions of public interest to enable these entities to provide their services in accordance with their objectives and operations as listed in their Articles of Association in an integrated manner and within an organized legal framework.