Sharjah 24 – WAM: In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a series of legislations pertaining to the restructuring of certain Dubai government entities. The legislations aim to further raise the efficiency of government institutions.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid issued Law No. (6) of 2021, pertaining to the transfer of the International Institute for Tolerance to the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department.
His Highness also issued Law No. (7) of 2021 pertaining to the dissolution of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center, which was established as per Law No. (13) of 2013 and the transfer of all its responsibilities, functions, assets, allocated financial resources as well as its commitments and liabilities to the Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy).
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also issued Law No. (9) of 2021, amending some bylaws of Law No. (2) of 2017 on the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation.
As per the amended bylaws, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation will be merged into the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and its CEO will be appointed according to a resolution issued by the Chairman of the Executive Arts Council.
His Highness also issued Decree No. (13) of 2021 amending bylaws of Decree No. (36) of 2015 on the establishment of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award. The new decree amends bylaws No. (1), (4), (6), (7), (10) of Decree No. (36) of 2015.
The amended bylaws pertain to the periodicity of the award. The new bylaws also include amendments to the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees of the Award.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also issued Decree No. (12) of 2021 on the Central Grievance Committee of Dubai Government Employees. The new Decree extends the scope of the Committee to cover grievances submitted by employees of 44 government entities, in accordance with the requirements and procedures set by The Executive Council’s Decision No. (41) of 2015 on the Central Grievance Committee.
Sheikh Mohammed also issued Decree No. (14) of 2021 pertaining to the dissolution of the Dubai Design and Fashion Council.
The Laws and decrees are effective after three months of the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
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