Abu Dhabi Official Gazette - 2019 Edition 2019

The Official Gazette 30 September 2019 - The Ninth Edition The Official Gazette The Ninth Edition - The Forty Eighth Year Contents Pages Laws Law No. (25) of 2019 Concerning the Establishment of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence. 5 Law No. (26) of 2019 Concerning the Dissolution of Ruwais Fertilizer Industries Company. 11 Decrees Amiri Decree No. (14) of 2019 Concerning the Reformation of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund. 15 Executive Council Resolutions Executive Council Resolution No. (180) of 2019 Concerning the Additional Competencies of Abu Dhabi Executive Office. 19 Executive Council Resolution No. (182) of 2019 Concerning the Twenty First Investment Zone in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 20 Executive Council Resolution No. (191) of 2019 Concerning the Twenty Second Investment Zone in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 21 Executive Council Resolution No. (192) of 2019 Concerning the Appointment of the Director-General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. 22 Executive Council Resolution No. (196) of 2019 Concerning the Appointment of the Director-General of the Strategic Financial Affairs at the Department of Finance. 23 Executive Council Resolution No. (199) of 2019 Concerning the Additional Competencies of Abu Dhabi Executive Office. 24 1 Laws 3 swaL Law No. (25) of 2019 Concerning the Establishment of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi Having reviewed: • Law No. (1) of 1974 concerning the reorganisation of the Governmental body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Law No. (2) of 1971 concerning the National Advisory Council, and its amendments; • Law No. (2) of 2000 concerning the Civil Retirement Pensions and Benefits in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and its amendments; • Law No. (9) of 2018 concerning the establishment of the Department of Education and Knowledge; • Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the Competences of the Ministries and Powers of the Ministers, and its amendments; • Decree by Federal Law No. (1) of 2010 concerning the establishment and regulation of the National Qualifications Authority; and • Based on what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council, Issued the following Law: Article (1) In the implementation of the provisions of this Law, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings corresponding thereto unless the context requires otherwise: State: The United Arab Emirates Emirate: The Emirate of Abu Dhabi Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate University: Mohamed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence Board of Trustees: The Board of Trustees of the University Chairman: The Chairman of the University. 5 Article (2) A university shall be established pursuant to the provisions of this Law under the name of “Mohamed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence”. The University shall have an independent corporate personality, enjoy full legal capacity to act, and be affiliated to the Executive Council. Article (3) The main office of the University shall be located in Abu Dhabi City. Branches of the University may be established inside or outside the Emirate by a resolution of the Board of Trustees following the approval of the Executive Council. Article (4) The University shall aim at supporting the journey of scientific research and development as well as the knowledge creation and the transfer and use of Artificial Intelligence, and shall in particular assume the following: 1. Establish an academic and research system that is distinguished in the various fields of computer sciences and their applications in Artificial Intelligence. 2. Build and develop academic, scientific and research partnerships with scientific and academic institutions inside and outside the Emirate; exchange expertise in order to guarantee a sustainable scientific and academic development, by concluding the necessary agreements and memoranda of understanding. 3. Prepare and finance researches and reports related to Artificial Intelligence. 4. Provide advice and consulting in the University’s field of work and specialties to any entity including local or international entities. 5. Issue publications including researches, studies and specialised research papers. 6. Hold and participate in local, regional and international conferences, seminars, meetings and workshops. 7. Implement the strategies related to commercial and intellectual property activities resulting from the University’s researches and the University’s cooperation with others. 8. Any other competencies assigned thereto by the Executive Council. 6 Article (5) • The University shall have a Board of Trustees consisting of at least five members including the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Vice- Chairman, to be appointed by the Chairman of the Executive Council. • The term of the Board of Trustees membership shall three renewable years. • The Board of Trustees shall issue its internal regulations containing the procedures related to holding its meetings, the legal quorum for its meeting, voting on its resolutions and the manner of taking its resolutions by circulation in cases of necessity. Article (6) • The Board of Trustees shall assume the following competencies: 1. Approve the public policy and strategic plans of the University in accordance with the policy of the Emirate and State, and follow up on their implementation. 2. Approve the University’s plans, specialties and programmes and review and assess the extent of their application on an annual basis. 3. Approve the annual draft budget of the University and submit it to the Executive Council for approval. 4. Approve the organisational structure of the University and submit it for approval in accordance with the approved regulations. 5. Form standing or temporary committees from among the members and others, to assume particular tasks or competencies determined by the Board of Trustees. 6. Issue the rules and regulations required for the management of the various activities and operations of the University. 7. Issue the internal regulations of the University including the financial, administrative and Human Resources regulations following the approval of the Executive Council. 8. Approve the admission policies as well as the studies, training and exams systems and graduation requirements. 9. Grant academic degrees and diplomas in accordance with the regulations and instructions issued by it to this effect. 7 10. Approve the memoranda of understanding, agreements and the academic, scientific and research partnerships concluded by the University inside or outside the Emirate, and that within the limits of the budget approved for the University and in accordance with the applicable legislations. 11. Approve the scientific research policies and any of the University’s commercial strategies and activities related thereto. 12. Establish endowment funds to achieve the University’s goals and objectives in coordination with the relevant entities. 13. Establish or contribute in companies related to the University’s specialties. 14. Approve the ownership, rent and lease of real estates for the activities of the University, its branches, companies and scientific research centres. 15. Approve the University fees as well as the financial rewards of the students following the approval of the Executive Council. 16. Review the periodic reports on the University’s performance. 17. Borrow in accordance with the applicable legislations. 18. Appoint consultants and experts and determine their remuneration. 19. Any other competencies or tasks assigned thereto by the Executive Council. • - The Board of Trustees may delegate some of its competencies to the Chairman provided that the delegation is made in writing. Article (7) • The University shall have a Chairman to be appointed by the Chairman of the Executive Council based on the recommendation of the Board of Trustees. He shall be in charge of the daily conduct of the University’s functions, and shall assume the following competencies: 1. Manage the scientific, financial and administrative affairs of the University in accordance with the provisions of this Law, as well as regulations and resolutions issued by the Board of Trustees. 2. Issue the necessary resolutions to guarantee the good conduct of the functions of the University in accordance with the applicable legislations. 3. Propose draft internal regulations of the University and submit them to the Board of Trustees. 8 4. Prepare the organisational structure of the University and submit it to the Board of Trustees. 5. Prepare the draft annual budget of the University and submit it to the Board of Trustees. 6. Prepare academic and administrative programmes and plans that contribute in achieving the University’s objectives, submit them to the Board of Trustees and follow up on their implementation. 7. Appoint and terminate the service of the University’s employees in accordance with the University’s internal regulations. 8. Represent the University before Courts and third parties. 9. Prepare periodic reports on the University’s performance and submit them to the Board of Trustees. 10. Any other tasks assigned thereto by the Board of Trustees. • The Chairman may delegate some of his competencies to any of the University’s employees, provided that the delegation is made in writing. Article (8) The University’s financial resources consist of the following: 1. The annual appropriations reserved thereto by the Government of Abu Dhabi. 2. The University’s fees and any other fees collected by the University in return of the services provided thereby. 3. Returns on the investments of its movables and immovables. 4. Donations, subsidies, grants and any other revenues that are consistent with the University’s objectives and approved by the Board of Trustees. 5. The financial support provided by the public sector or the private sector companies and institutions as well as individuals and institutions financing scientific research, reserved for funding particular researches or activities and disbursed as per the allocated purposes outside the scope of the budget approved for the University. 6. Any other revenues approved by the Executive Council. Article (9) The fiscal year of the University shall start on the first of January and end on 9 the last day of December of each year, except for the first fiscal year which shall start from the effective date of this Law and end on the last day of December of the following year. Article (10) The University shall have one or more external certified auditors to verify its financial accounts and statements. They shall be appointed by a resolution of the Board of Trustees that also determines their remuneration, in accordance with the legislations applicable in the Emirate. Article (11) • The Human Recourses rules and policies issued by the Board of Trustees shall apply to the University’s employees. • The Nationals among them shall be subject to the civil retirement pensions and benefits applicable in the Emirate. Article (12) • Any provision contrary to the provisions of this Law shall be repealed. Article (13) This Law shall be effective from the date of its issuance and published in the Official Gazette. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler of Abu Dhabi Issued by us in Abu Dhabi On: 8 September 2019 Corresponding to: 9 Muharram 1441 Hijri 10 Law No. (26) of 2019 Concerning the Dissolution of Ruwais Fertilizer Industries Company We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi Having reviewed: • Law No. (1) of 1974 concerning the reorganisation of the Governmental body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Law No. (2) of 1971 concerning the National Advisory Council, and its amendments; • Law No. (7) of 1971 concerning the establishment of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and its amendments; • Law No. (4) of 1976 concerning Abu Dhabi's Gas Ownership, and its amendments; • Law No. (8) of 1978 concerning the preservation of petroleum resources; • Law No. (6) of 1980 concerning the establishment of Ruwais Fertilizer Industries Company; • Law No. (1) of 1988 concerning the establishment of the Supreme Petroleum Council; • Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 concerning the commercial companies, and its amendments; and • Based on what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council, Issued the following Law: Article (1) • Ruwais Fertilizer Industries Company “Public Joint Stock Company” established pursuant to aforesaid Law No. (6) of 1980 shall be dissolved. • Ruwais Fertilizer Industries Company “Limited Liability Company” shall be the legal successor of Ruwais Fertilizer Industries Company “Public Joint Stock Company”; all the assets, properties, rights and obligations, works and activities of the latter shall be transferred thereto; and shall replace the latter in all its licences, contracts, agreements and transactions with third parties. 11 Article (2) The aforesaid Law No. (6) of 1980 shall be repealed, provided that the rules, regulations and resolutions applicable in Ruwais Fertilizer Industries Company “Public Joint Stock Company” remain effective until the issuance of the rules, regulations and resolutions of Ruwais Fertilizer Industries Company “Limited Liability Company”. Article (3) This Law shall be effective from the date of its issuance and published in the Official Gazette. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler of Abu Dhabi Issued by us in Abu Dhabi On: 29 September 2019 Corresponding to: 30 Muharram 1441 Hijri 12 Decrees 13 seerceD Amiri Decree No. (14) of 2019 Concerning the Reformation of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund We, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi Having reviewed: • Law No. (1) of 1974 concerning the reorganisation of the Governmental body in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Law No. (2) of 2000 concerning the Civil Retirement Pensions and Benefits in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its amendments; • Amiri Decree No. (1) of 2018 concerning the reformation of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund; and • Based on what was presented to and approved by the Executive Council, Issued the following Decree: Article (1) The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, shall be reformed under the chairmanship of H.E. Jassem Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi and the membership of: 1. Ali Rashed Qannas Al-Ketbi 2. Hisham Khalid Toufic Abdul Khaliq Malak 3. Hamad Shahwan Surour Al Dhaheri 4. Saeed Mohammed Hamad Fares Al Mazrouei 5. Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei 6. Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi 15 Article (2) The term of office of the Board shall be three renewable years. Article (3) This Decree shall be effective from the date of its issuance and published in the Official Gazette. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler of Abu Dhabi Issued by us in Abu Dhabi On: 24 September 2019 Corresponding to: 25 Muharram 1441 Hijri 16 Executive Council Resolutions 17 snoituloseR licnuoC evitucexE Executive Council Resolution No. (180) of 2019 Concerning the Additional Competencies of Abu Dhabi Executive Office The Executive Council has decided the following: First: Approve the addition of the following competencies to Abu Dhabi Executive Office to the competencies assumed thereby pursuant to Law No. (18) of 2019 concerning Abu Dhabi Executive Office: 1. Supervise and contribute in developing strategic and executive plans of the Emirate in coordination with the governmental entities and approve them by the Executive Council. 2. Follow up on and develop the governmental performance in the Emirate. 3. Develop innovative programmes and initiatives as well as the standards of excellence of governmental services, in coordination with the governmental entities, and supervise their implementation. 4. Supervise Abu Dhabi Development Accelerator Programme “Ghadan21” in coordination with the relevant entities. 5. Follow up on the satisfaction levels of the customers of the governmental entities and submit periodic reports to the Executive Council. 6. Measure and assess the performance level of the governmental services through field visits and government channels. Second: This resolution shall be effective from the date of its issuance. Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al Hamli Secretary-General Issuance Date: 3 September 2019 Corresponding to: 4 Muharram 1441 Hijri 19 Executive Council Resolution No. (182) of 2019 Concerning the Twenty First Investment Zone in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi The Executive Council has decided the following: 1. Plot No. (1) Ghantout Basin – Al Jurf region Hezam Al Ghabat in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi shall be considered as an investment zone in conformity with the borders specified in the attached map. 2. This Resolution shall be effective from the date of its issuance and a report shall be submitted within two weeks from the said date on the latest updates of implementation to Abu Dhabi Executive Office via a (confidential) email at the following address: ADEO-Legislation@ecouncil.ae. Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al Hamli Secretary-General Issuance Date: 3 September 2019 Corresponding to: 4 Muharram 1441 Hijri 20 Executive Council Resolution No. (191) of 2019 Concerning the Twenty Second Investment Zone in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi The Executive Council has decided the following: 1. Plot No. (200) in Shibak Basin, Al Faqa region in Al Ain region shall be considered as an investment zone in conformity with the borders specified in the attached map. 2. This Resolution shall be effective from the date of its issuance and a report shall be submitted within two weeks from the said date on the latest updates of implementation to Abu Dhabi Executive Office via a (confidential) email at the following address: ADEO-Legislation@ecouncil.ae. Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al Hamli Secretary-General Issuance Date: 15 September 2019 Corresponding to: 16 Muharram 1441 Hijri 21 Executive Council Resolution No. (192) of 2019 Concerning the Appointment of the Director-General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre The Executive Council has decided the following: H.E. Matar Saeed Rashid Saeed Al Nuaimi shall be appointed as Director- General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al Hamli Secretary-General Issuance Date: 15 September 2019 Corresponding to: 16 Muharram 1441 Hijri 22 Executive Council Resolution No. (196) of 2019 Concerning the Appointment of the Director-General of the Strategic Financial Affairs at the Department of Finance The Executive Council has decided the following: H.E. Hisham Khaled Toufic abdel Khaliq Malak shall be appoited as the Director-General of the Strategic Financial Affairs at the Department of Finance. Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al Hamli Secretary-General Issuance Date: 24 September 2019 Corresponding to: 25 Muharram 1441 Hijri 23 Executive Council Resolution No. (199) of 2019 Concerning the Additional Competencies of Abu Dhabi Executive Office The Executive Council has decided the following: First: Approve the addition of the following competencies to Abu Dhabi Executive Office to the competencies assumed pursuant to Law No. (18) of 2019 concerning Abu Dhabi Executive Office and Executive Council Resolution No. (180) of 2019: 1. Supervise and control all the governmental entities in the Emirate and demonstrate the extent of their compliance with the execution of the Competencies delegated thereto in accordance with the applicable legislations, and may for this purpose assume the following: • Address the government entity to take the necessary and corrective measures to deal with any violations which are detected and fall within the responsibilities delegated thereto. • Submit reports on the extent of the commitment of the entity to execute the powers delegated thereto, to the Executive Council. • Implement the initiatives assigned thereto by the Executive Council and its committees to take any procedures that guarantee the consistency of the government work and raise the efficiency of performance of the governmental entities. 2. Follow up on the commitment of the governmental entities to implement the strategic and executive plans of the Emirate including the progress of work and operational affairs of the said entities. 3. Supervise and control the governmental entities in terms of disbursement of their budgets and the approval of their strategic and executive plans. 4. Coordinate with the Department of Finance to develop financial plans and necessary budgets to achieve the set goals within the optimal use of the governmental resources. 5. Match and align the strategic and executive plans of the Emirate in 24 accordance with the applicable strategic, administrative and legal controls, and submit them to the Executive Council for approval. 6. Receive the complaints of corporate and natural persons and refer them to the concerned governmental entities for settlement and resolution; submit the necessary complaints to the committees of the Executive Council in accordance with the applicable regulations. Second: This resolution shall be effective from the date of its issuance. Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al Hamli Secretary-General Issuance Date: 30 September 2019 Corresponding to: 1 Safer 1441 Hijri 25 United Arab Emirates The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi Issued By The Gereral Secretariat of The Executive Council of The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi Office of Legal Affairs Abu Dhabi - P.O. Box: 19 Tel: +971 26688446 Fax: +971 26669981