Within the framework of the government sector development project in the emirate

Mohammed bin Rashid issues regulatory legislation for government agencies in Dubai

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the State, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, issued a number of regulatory legislations for entities affiliated with the government of the emirate, within the framework of the outputs of the government sector development plan approved by His Highness through the Supreme Committee for the Development of the Government Sector, headed by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council, seeking to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of the government sector, in line with the requirements of the current and future stages, and within the ongoing legislative development process in the emirate, which gives it the ability to accelerate the pace of work, And entering a new development phase, characterized by doubling efforts and accelerating achievement, bringing the government work system in Dubai to the highest levels of excellence in performance, providing innovative government services, and strengthening the central and main role of the Dubai government, which makes the happiness of all segments of society the ultimate goal of achieving it, and stimulating Cultural harmony and harmonySocietal.

In detail, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (6) of 2021, by which he repealed the International Institute for Tolerance, and stipulated that the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities shall undertake all the tasks and functions entrusted to the Institute, and that coordination is done with the General Secretariat of the Executive Council. For the Emirate of Dubai to determine the organizational units in the department that will assume these tasks and specializations.

The law also stipulated that the ownership of real estate, movables, assets, equipment, equipment and funds belonging to the International Institute for Tolerance, in addition to the Institute's employees, and the financial allocations allocated from the Finance Department of the Institute and the Mohammed bin Rashid Tolerance Award and the Mohammed bin Rashid Tolerance Award, shall be transferred to the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, and the department replaces the Institute and the Mohammed Award Bin Rashid for Tolerance in all the rights and obligations of the Institute and the Award and their obligations, provided that Law No. (9) of 2017 establishing the International Institute for Tolerance is repealed, and Decree No. (28) of 2017 appointing the Managing Director of the International Institute for Tolerance, and the decree No. (28) of 2020 regarding the formation of the Board of Trustees of the International Institute for Tolerance, and Executive Council Resolution No. (49) of 2018 approving the organizational structure of the International Institute for Tolerance, and any text in any other legislation is canceled to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this law, and it is published in the Official Gazette It comes into effect three months after the date of its publication.

His Highness also issued Law No. (7) of 2021 regarding the abolition of the “Dubai Center for the Development of Islamic Economy”, established under Law No. (13) of 2013, provided that the Department of Economic Development replaces the center in all the functions and functions assigned to the center, with the aim of strengthening the harmonization frameworks. Strategy and integration between economic sectors, and upgrading them, to confirm Dubai's global economic position.

The law stipulates that the ownership of real estate, movables, assets, equipment, equipment and funds belonging to the center will be transferred to the department, in addition to all its rights and obligations, provided that this law comes into force three months after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

The President of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai shall issue the necessary decisions to implement the provisions of this law, and Law No. (7) of 2021 shall be repealed by Law No. (13) of 2013 regarding the establishment of the Dubai Center for the Development of Islamic Economy, and Decree No. (3) of 2020 to form the Center's Board of Directors. Any provision in any other legislation shall be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this law.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. 9 of 2021 amending some provisions of Law No. 2 of 2017 regarding “Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation”, and the new law stipulated amending a number of articles of Law No. 2 ) For the year 2017, to be replaced by new legal texts related to the application of the law to the institution, its headquarters, the appointment of its executive director, the definition of his powers, in addition to the financial resources of the institution, and the issuance of executive decisions.

According to the new text of Article (3): the provisions of this law shall be applied to the “Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation”, whose provisions are regulated under Law No. (2) of 2017 regarding the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, as it is a public institution, enjoying legal personality and capacity. The legal requirements necessary to conduct business and actions that ensure the achievement of its objectives, and attached to the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, provided that the main headquarters of the institution is in the Emirate of Dubai, with the aim of strengthening the strategic alignment of the cultural sector and upgrading it to a level that enhances Dubai's position on the global cultural map.

Article (9) stipulates that the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation shall have an executive director, who shall be appointed by a decision issued by the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, provided that the Executive Director shall manage the institution and verify that its executive body achieves its objectives, and the same article defines the tasks and powers of the director. The executive director of the foundation, and the governance of his relationship with the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, while Article (12) of the law is allocated in its new text to determine the financial resources of the institution.

Under the new law, the Chairman of the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai will issue the necessary decisions to implement the provisions of this law, provided that a group of articles of Law No. (2) of 2017 referred to here will be repealed, in addition to Decree No. (1) of 2017 appointing the head of the Mohammed Foundation. Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for Knowledge, and any text in any other legislation shall be canceled to the extent that it contradicts its provisions, and shall be enforced from the date of its issuance and published in the Official Gazette.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also issued Decree No. (13) for the year 2021 amending some provisions of Decree No. (36) for the year 2015 establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award. They are replaced by new texts dealing with the periodicity of awarding the award, the terms of reference of the Board of Trustees, and the governance of its relationship with the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai.

The new decree defines the tasks and powers of the award's board of trustees, including: approving the general policy of the award and its annual plans, in light of the objectives set for it, proposing the annual budget for the award and its final account, approving the regulations governing the award’s work, and approving the criteria and principles on which award winners are selected in its various fields. Determining the dates and occasions on which the award is awarded, preparing a list of the names of the candidates for the award, and other powers necessary to achieve the objectives of the award.

According to the new decree, the award has a general secretary, who is appointed by a decision from the head of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, and the decree defined his duties and powers through governing his relationship with the authority, while Article (10) of the new decree is concerned with determining the financial resources of the award, provided that this decree is enforced. From the date of its issuance, and to be published in the Official Gazette.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Decree No. (12) of 2021 regarding the central grievance committee for employees of the Dubai government, which stipulated the expansion of the jurisdiction of the Central Committee, to assume in addition to its current competence by looking into the grievances of employees of government agencies that apply the Resource Management Law. Dubai Government Humanitarian Authority No. (8) of 2018, to consider and decide on grievances submitted to it by employees of 44 government agencies, in accordance with the controls, procedures and rules stipulated in Executive Council Resolution No. (41) of 2015 regarding the Central Grievance Committee for Dubai Government employees.

According to the new decree, the jurisdiction of the Central Grievance Committee for employees of the Dubai government does not extend to companies owned or affiliated with the entities covered by the jurisdiction of the Central Committee under this decree, or to companies that contribute to it, and the decree was granted to the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, based on the recommendation of the Supreme Committee for the Development of the Governmental Sector and a proposal Chairman of the Central Committee, the authority to add other bodies to the jurisdiction of the Central Committee.

The decree authorized the head of the central committee to form one or more subcommittees, whether from among its members or from others, provided that the number of members of each committee is not less than three members, including the head of the subcommittee, and the head and members of each of the subcommittees that are formed in accordance with the provisions of This decree, the adoption of its work system, the definition of its tasks and powers, the mechanism for issuing its decisions and recommendations, and other relevant provisions, by a decision of the Chairman of the Central Committee.

The decree obligates all parties in the Emirate of Dubai to fully cooperate with the Central Grievance Committee for Dubai government employees, and to provide all necessary support to it, in a manner that enables it to achieve its goals, and to carry out the tasks and functions entrusted to it by law.

The decree also obligates all parties covered by its provisions to adjust their positions in accordance with its provisions, the provisions of Executive Council Resolution No. (41) of 2015 regarding the Central Grievance Committee for Dubai Government employees, and Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of 2019 approving the disciplinary system, grievances and complaints for Dubai government employees, including In this regard, internal grievance committees are formed, within a period not exceeding three months from the date this decree comes into effect, and the President of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai issues the necessary decisions to implement its provisions, and any text in any other legislation is canceled to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this decree, and it is published in the newspaper. Official, and takes effect three months after its publication.

Cancellation of the Dubai Design and Fashion Council

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Decree No. (14) of 2021 abolishing the Dubai Design and Fashion Council, after completing the tasks entrusted to it, namely, to contribute to promoting the emirate as a center for design and creativity, and to attract companies, institutions and talented cadres in this field, and in accordance with The new decree, the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai issues the necessary decisions to implement the provisions of this decree, provided that Decree No. (23) of 2013 regarding the formation of the “Dubai Design and Fashion Council” and the Executive Council Resolution No. (20) of 2014 appointing the members of the Dubai Council for Design and Fashion shall be repealed. Any text in any other legislation will be canceled to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this decree, and it will be published in the Official Gazette and enforced from the date of its publication.

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"International Institute for Tolerance" is abolished, and "Islamic Dubai" assumes its duties and specializations.

- Canceling the "Dubai Center for the Development of Islamic Economy", and the Department of Economic Development assumes its tasks and functions.

Attaching the "Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation" to the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai.

Expanding the jurisdiction of the Central Grievances Committee for Dubai government employees.

Legislation enhances the efficiency and flexibility of the government sector in line with the requirements of the current and future stages.

- The continuous legislative development in Dubai gives it the ability to accelerate the pace of work and enter a new development stage.

- The regulatory legislation came within the framework of the outputs of the government sector development plan adopted by Mohammed bin Rashid through the Supreme Committee for the Development of the Governmental Sector, headed by Maktoum bin Mohammed.

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